Buddy bought a Hyundai Santa Fe, new. He dumped it within 5 years, after the extended warranty expired. Steering problems, transaxle problems, main seal problems, etc...all expensive if no warranty.
But then FCA isn't much better. A family member bought a new Jeep Patriot in 2014. Suspension, leaks, transmission overheating...he couldn't trust it and traded it in on a non FCA in 2017.
Both my family member and friend went Japanese for replacement vehicles after their experience.
Based on their experience I wouldn't buy FCA or Hyundai. I would give GM, Ford, Honda or Nissan a look with the next new vehicle though. But who knows how any new vehicle will pan out. At this point, we buy new, get factory extended warranty, trade in when warranty is just about up...no matter the make. Vehicle repairs are so expensive nowadays.
