Worst cars

Today, Maserati is synonymous with the best of the best in the car industry—but that’s only because few people have heard of the Maserati Biturbo, one of the worst cars ever made.

In the wake of the 1970s energy crisis, AMC built one of the American auto industry's most controversial cars: The Gremlin.

The Trabant P 50 was meant to be a car for the people—instead, it turned into the most disastrous vehicle in automotive history.

Have you ever had a car that you weren't too crazy about? Sure you have. It was probably your first one. Let's go over some of the cars that the American public also absolutely hated. Did your car make the list?

We've all bought things that didn't turn out the way we imagined. Unlike other purchases, these problematic cars will stick around and frustrate you with frequent and costly repairs.

Some pretty serious lemons have come off production lines over the years. From ridiculous looks to "a tendency to burst into flame," it's hard to imagine how these cars ever got made.