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Best used cars under $20,000.

In 73 YouTube videos on the best used cars under $20,000, the most-picked are the Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Among the top picks, the Lexus RX has the fewest owner complaints.

What buyers' guides pick, with complaint scores

  1. 1
    Mazda CX-512 of 73 videos
    73
  2. 2
    Toyota RAV411 of 73 videos
    54
  3. 3
    Honda CR-V11 of 73 videos
    99
  4. 4
    Toyota Highlander10 of 73 videos
    58
  5. 5
    Chevy Bolt8 of 73 videos
    –
  6. 6
    Honda Civic8 of 73 videos
    67
  7. 7
    Toyota Corolla8 of 73 videos
    46
  8. 8
    Toyota Tacoma7 of 73 videos
    44
  9. 9
    Chevy Corvette6 of 73 videos
    –
  10. 10
    Ford Mustang6 of 73 videos
    136
  11. 11
    BMW 3 Series6 of 73 videos
    37
  12. 12
    Lexus RX5 of 73 videos
    31
  13. 13
    Tesla Model 35 of 73 videos
    203
  14. 14
    Ford F-1505 of 73 videos
    –
  15. 15
    Mazda Miata5 of 73 videos
    –

Right column: Lemon Index, where 100 is the average car and lower is better. A dash means we don't score that model.

Picks come from 73 YouTube videos with 2.0M views. A pick counts when the model is in the title or named in the video. Check the exact model year before you buy.

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