4 — Acura MDX
Current generation: 2014
Planned redesign: Now in its seventh year on the market, Acura's rapidly aging MDX is up for renewal very soon. We might even get the new version this year (for the 2021 model-year), though with the pandemic, it’s entirely possible its arrival will be delayed. In terms of styling, we can easily imagine Acura giving it a treatment similar to the smaller and much-lauded RDX .
Common problems identified: electrical equipment, electronic components, drive train.
Consumer Reports predicts well below average reliability. It also anticipates below-average owner satisfaction.
3 — Tesla Model X
Current generation: 2016
Planned redesign: We don’t really expect Tesla's Model X to get a whole new generation any time soon, although it will certainly be improved over the years.
Common problems identified: electronic components, drive train, body assembly quality.
Consumer Reports predicts well below average reliability. On the other hand, it also anticipates well above-average owner satisfaction.