A mechanic reveals five cars he wouldn’t recommend to his ‘worst enemy’. Some viewers believe he is biased against the Jeep brand.
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TikTok user Bev (@bevurly) posted the video on Thursday. In it he says: [expletive] This is not a car I would recommend to my worst enemy. These cars are really bad. ”
This video is a sequel to another of Bev’s videos. In the video, which went viral in early October, Bev lists five cars that he claims have unexpected repair costs.
jeep compass
First up is the compact SUV Jeep Compass. “It’s complete junk,” Bev says.
Bev’s list of complaints about the Compass includes electrical problems, a “substandard and awful” powertrain, and the amount of plastic used in the interior and exterior design.
“[Expletive]a small plastic SUV,” he concluded.
According to CarParts.comCompass owners have reported problems with the battery, water leaks in the cabin, brake noises, transmission overheating, and tie rod and control arm/brushing failures.
However, “This model still receives an above-average rating from RepairPal, ranking 11th out of 26 models. This model’s unplanned repair rate is fairly low and maintenance costs are average.” the article states.
Jeep Wrangler with 2.0 Turbo Engine
In second place is the Jeep Wrangler. Specifically, one equipped with a 2.0 turbo engine. “Junk, junk, absolute dog” [expletive]it’s junk,” he says. “The motor broke at 100,000 miles. People who buy 2.0 turbo Jeeps are actually insane. Sorry. You either get a V6 or you don’t get a V6 at all.”
This is a hot topic among Jeep owners. In 2022, the man Posted Contact the Wrangler Forums to ask about potential reliability issues with the 2.0 Turbo. Many users in the thread warned him not to buy.
One person wrote: OK, the 2.0L is the least reliable engine in Jeep history. It always breaks down, always overheats, and misfires frequently. It’s a ticking time bomb. ” However, another user disagreed with this. They wrote: “I’ve driven a 2.0 Rubicon for 31,000 miles. No warning lights, no problems, nothing.”
According to jeep cornerthe 2.0 Turbo is actually noted for its power and reliability. According to the article, it can last up to 250,000 miles if properly maintained.
jeep renegade
“There’s more plastic waste from Jeeps,” Bev says of the Jeep Renegade. “Terrible powertrain. Electrical problems. It’s like every Jeep has the same problem.”
enduranceExtended car warranty company agrees with Bev on this point. The Renegade is on the list of “unreliable vehicles to avoid.” Endurance said in the article that consumers should consider avoiding the Renegade due to issues with the engine, transmission, electrical system and suspension.
jeep grand cherokee
Bev clarified that she was talking about the new Grand Cherokee. “It’s junk,” he says. “Actually, what’s funny is that in my Facebook post today, I posted someone who said they’d never buy their car because it’s been in the shop for two months and they don’t know what the problem is. I saw it. Honestly, it’s just expensive junk.”
According to CarParts.comThe Grand Cherokee ranks about average in terms of reliability. Major problems include “erratic” electronic shifting, engine stalling, alternator failure, and ignition switch malfunctions.
jeep cherokee
“Well, I might be a little too harsh on Jeep,” says Bev. “Psycho! Next up is the Jeep Cherokee. These actually rank last in the subcompact SUV category. I can’t say I’m surprised.”
@bevrly 5 worst cars I wouldn’t recommend to my worst enemy! #car ♬ Original song – Bev
In this case, Bev’s facts are slightly wrong. The Cherokee is the current The compact crossover SUV class is slightly larger than the subcompact SUV class. In our list of “Best Compact SUVs of 2024 and 2025,” US News and World Reports ranked the Cherokee 15 out of 20, noting that it has “substandard cargo space, a weak base engine, and a mediocre transmission.”
In the comments section, viewers made revelations about Jeep as a brand. Some said the video showed bias on Bev’s part.
One viewer joked, “Jeep is threatening to release a new car.”
“I don’t think your brother likes Jeeps,” surmised another.
“Did you get fired from Jeep?” I asked another person.
The Daily Dot reached out to Bev via TikTok Comments and Direct Message for Comments. We also reached out to Jeep via email for comment.
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