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A used SUV that looks fine can still hide costly repair issues. Consumer Reports ranked 11 midsized options for owner-reported dependability

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A used SUV that looks pristine on a test drive can still turn into a money pit down the road. Owner-reported reliability, road test performance and overall satisfaction can vary widely between midsized SUVs that otherwise seem similar on a used car lot.

Consumer Reports ranked 11 three-year-old midsized SUVs by reliability, drawing on owner surveys and its own road testing, so shoppers can find a used SUV less likely to need frequent repairs.