The DeLorean DMC-12
This car is synonymous with Back to the Future, the 1985 hit film where many people got introduced to the iconic vehicle. However, don’t let the fame or impressive appearance of the DeLorean DMC-12 fool you: these cars are often described as expensive failures. The DeLorean DMC-12 was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean, who also created the Pontiac GTO. DeLoreans are unfortunately known to have a lot of electrical system issues, which leads to problems with general reliability. In addition, the cars have poor build quality and are underpowered. However, there’s still a high demand for them, and in 2016, it was announced by DMC in Texas that it was producing 300 replica models.
The DeLorean DMC-12
The Dodge Royal
Despite the Dodge Royal’s name, it was anything but royalty. Chrysler seemed to have sacrificed quality control in order to keep up with the demand. According to the review of the 1957 model on Consumer Reports, the sedan was plagued by a long list of problems, including “disastrous” water leakage in the cabin and trunk and the parts having the tendency to rust and fail. The Royal’s many problems marred Chrysler’s reputation and it took years for the automaker to rebuild its reputation. The Royal was eventually discontinued in 1960.
The Dodge Royal
