People appreciate the versatility and practicality SUVs offer, and their acceptance has continued to rise in the last two decades. They are the Swiss Army knife of cars you can drive on good, bad, or no roads. Thanks to their popularity, there are many sub-segments within the class based on size, performance, and level of luxury. At the top of the food chain, you’ll find some of the most luxurious SUVs in the market, offering upscale accommodations, class-leading performance, and a luxurious driving experience.

The stiff competition among manufacturers means you can find plenty of options in the used car market. You can strike great value with a used luxury SUV where you get the comfort, tech, and upscale packaging for less than you’d spend on a new mainstream SUV. But they aren’t equal, and some models might offer an un-luxurious experience laden with problems. Some come with poor reliability and uninspiring owner satisfaction to make great used purchases. Here are ten used luxury SUVs everyone regrets buying.

10 2020 Acura MDX

While the Acura MDX has plenty of positive things going for it, like composed handling, comfort, tech features, and good gas mileage. It is one of the cheapest options in the luxury SUV class, but it isn’t perfect. Unlike most Acura vehicles that exhibit some of the highest reliability ratings, the third-generation Acura MDX models from 2014 to 2022 fail to impress with below-average predicted reliability ratings.

That is reason enough to avoid used Acura MDX models since reliability is one of the brand’s key selling points. They also came with cumbersome infotainment and less cargo space than 3-row competitors.

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9 Range Rover

The Land Rover Range Rover features excellent refinement and a range of powerful and polished powertrains, including the magnificent 5-liter V8 engine. Its sophistication and suave personality make it everything a flagship luxury SUV should be. But it will require deep pockets to keep the Range Rover on the road.

A new Range Rover isn’t dependable, and the used examples will likely prove worse. They are notorious for being unreliable, with major flaws like leaks, breakdowns, and numerous mechanical issues that’ll translate to expensive repairs.

8 Cadillac Escalade

The Cadillac Escalade is one of the largest luxury SUVs you will drive. It was among the first entries on the market to depart from the rugged go-anywhere tools to the sleek, roomy, and yacht-like luxury that is commonplace with today’s SUVs. The Escalade offers practical luxury bundled with extreme luxury at a premium price. But it isn’t the most reliable SUV money can buy.

Also, Consumer Reports notes its lack of reliability alongside major defects like below-par ride quality and unimpressive brakes.

7 Lincoln MKT

Ford ended the Lincoln MKT’s run in 2019, and it wasn’t among the models they directly replaced. But, the 3-row Lincoln Aviator is the closest it gets to a spiritual successor. The luxury crossover SUV MKT sat between the midsize MKX and the full-size Navigator and featured a powerful turbo V6, a smooth ride, and easy-to-use infotainment. But, by the last model year, it was already feeling outdated.

Also, it came with a tight third row, an uninspiring exterior design, dull handling, and below-average fuel economy ratings. While its high depreciation rate makes it a bargain buy, it has proven unreliable with a poor Repair Pal reliability rating.

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6 Tesla Model X

The Tesla Model X is currently the costliest model in Tesla’s lineup, with a starting price of $112,590 with potential incentives accounted for. It offers long travel distances between charges, impressive fast charging, and incredible acceleration performance. But it isn’t perfect, with flaws beginning with the divisive yoke steering wheel and interior quality levels below its asking price.

You certainly want a more luxurious feel from a luxury SUV. Also, used models will still set you back big bucks, and you may not save more money than when getting a new one.

5 Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Mercedes-GLA is the smallest member of the Benz SUV family and features similar styling and tech as its bulky siblings. Beneath the upscale looks is a turbocharged four-cylinder motor providing agreeable performance with spunky acceleration and great fuel economy. But it has glaring flaws with the compact SUV, and owners have voted it the least reliable model in the luxury subcompact SUV segment.

Also, it isn’t as luxurious as expected of a Benz, seeing it comes with an underwhelming interior quality. It feels more like a mainstream hatchback than a luxury Mercedes SUV.

4 BMW X3

In 2018, the BMW X3 overtook the 3 Series as the best-selling BMW model in the US and is still leading the way. Americans love the sporty, agile and fun ride the crossover offers thanks to the powerful turbo-four and inline-six powertrains. It is also one of the most capable all-rounders among the small luxury SUV class. But it lacks the premium interior styling you’ll get from some rivals.

While used models offer good value, some model years will have you regret buying them. Consumer Reports advises avoiding 2013 and 2014 models from the second generation because they’ve posted below-average reliability and uninspiring owner satisfaction.

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3 Land Rover Discovery

The Discovery is arguably the most capable option in the luxury midsize SUV segment. It perfectly blends a luxurious design with an adventurous spirit marked by solid off-road performance. All models come standard with full-time all-wheel drive, but its off-road excellence comes at the cost of on-road manners, and this is a drawback since most people buy luxury vehicles to drive them on the roads.

Also, like its Range Rover sibling, the Discovery isn’t a reliable SUV and has consistently received poor owner satisfaction ratings, which is a shame for a well-rounded SUV.

2 Buick Enclave

Buick markets the Enclave as a luxury midsize SUV, but it fails to impress even in the acclaimed Avenir trim. It features a few cheap interior build materials that don’t justify its expensive pricing. More flaws come with the awkward placement of some controls, bad fuel economy, and poor automatic transmission.

Also, it doesn’t have the best reliability track record, and Repair Pal gave it s 3-0 out of 5.0 to rank 24th of 26 among midsize SUVs. It is bound to require more frequent and severe repairs than other rivals in the class.

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1 Volvo XC90

The XC90 sits at the helm of Volvo’s SUV lineup with elegant interior and exterior styling, precise handling, a spacious third row, and a plug-in powertrain offering strong acceleration and high fuel economy. While it feels premium in every way, it fails to deliver adequate performance in the non-plug-in trims. Consumer Reports notes that every model since 2016 posted poor reliability scores, making used models potentially expensive excise for buyers.

Also, it seems to break Volvo’s tradition for class-leading safety with reports of some models suffering major brake issues.

Sources: consumerreports.org, repairpal.com, hotcars.com, usnews,com,