12 Walmart Items That Have the Most Customer Complaints

While there are plenty of deals that can help you save money when shopping at Walmart, there are a few products you may want to avoid picking up, even given the money you'll save. According to customer reviews, certain items are poorly advertised, often arrive in the wrong size, or simply fall apart during use.

Which ones should you steer clear of? If you've been eyeing any of these items from your local Walmart, you may want to reread the reviews before clicking "Buy."

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $7.88

If you're looking to purchase a utility knife for day-to-day use, you may want to avoid opting for this Walmart product. With 295 reviews and just 3.9 stars, many customers complain that its design, in particular, is too small and tends to fall apart when opened.

"It fell apart never got to use it! Will never buy from you again was junk!" wrote Walmart customer Valerie.

Price: $21.99

This embroidered blouse from Walmart has an average rating of 2.1 stars with 168 ratings. Despite its pretty appearance, customers have reported that it has difficult sizing, often running way too small, and that the underside of the embroidery thread is uncomfortable to wear.

"The inside where the embroidery was sewn onto plastic has hundreds of tiny bits of plastic left behind. These are impossible to remove and do nothing but scratch and feel like bits of glass on the skin," wrote Walmart customer Donna.

Price: $1.78

While Walmart can be a convenient grocery store chain, sometimes its fresh produce isn't always the most reliable. According to customer reviews, avoid purchasing fresh basil from Walmart. Based on pickup and delivery orders, it rarely comes fresh and has just 2.9 stars out of 5 based on over 1,300 reviews. Instead, shop in-store where you can check the quality.

"I had a grocery pick up and when I got home I noticed that the fresh basil was old and discolored and slimy texture," shared Walmart customer Jackie.

Price: $17.99 (on sale from $39.99)

When looking online for a reliable spray mop, you may want to keep searching instead of purchasing this product from Walmart. According to some customers, the bottle often pops off the mop, or the item breaks entirely.

"The sprayer stopped working after a week and the pads never stick food enough to clean along the walls and baseboards," one Walmart customer explained. "I have 5 kids and I am tired of bending over cleaning up spills...I bought this so I wouldn't have to and it won't even spray the solution out anymore!"

Price: $7.09

This pair of fleece-lined leggings is a shopping skip. They have an average rating of 2.7 stars, despite almost 150 customer reviews.

Besides running smaller than described, almost like a child's size, the fabric itself feels cheap and thin. Many customers complained about ordering a larger size and receiving one with a completely different number.

Price: $12.29 (on sale from $15.99)

Upgrade your office or home with some cute artificial plants, but maybe not this 4-pack from Walmart. Intended to be used for display, these decorative pieces are apparently "cheap-looking," much smaller than expected, and not worth the price.

"It's low quality product! looks soooo cheap and trying to return it says no eligible to return! that's kind of scam to me," wrote one customer.

Price: $10.97

Products from Mainstays, Walmart's popular home and decor brand, can be hit or misses. While very affordable, these pieces aren't always made of the highest quality or shipped safely.

Some customers received lamps that didn't work at all, while others received dented ones, and overall, this product has only 3.7 stars.

"The lamp came on time but did not work and the whole thing was defective," says Walmart customer Donna. "Do not buy this lamp..its price is cheap and so is the lamp. Very disappointing."

Price: $9.99 (on sale from $19.99)

As tempting as it may be to snag a $10 pack of 100-foot LED strip lights from Walmart, this product may need to be a skip on your shopping list. While 4.1 stars may seem decent, given that these lights have over 11,000 reviews, things aren't looking too hot.

According to customer reviews, one downside is that the LED lights themselves are dull and hard to keep attached to any surface. For some customers, the lights did not work at all when they arrived.

Price: $16.29

When on the hunt for men's casual joggers or pants, you may want to avoid this design from Walmart. These pants currently have an average rating of 2.1 stars, and according to customers, they are sized and shipped completely wrong.

As Walmart customer Anne wrote, "Small fit. Cheap material. Luckily had someone smaller in my household to make use of to avoid having to return."

Price: $219.89 (on sale from $359.98)

Don't be fooled by the $140 discounted price tag; this sofa couch from Walmart should most likely be avoided. Some customers complained that the couch was much smaller than expected, did not match the advertised product, and that the pillows were extremely flat and uncomfortable.

One customer added, "When I sit on [the] sofa with the cushions on, I feel the wood from the back support. The pillows and cushions feel like they came from the dollar store, because there is hardly any padding."

Price: $19.01

Before you stock up on sunscreen, lotion, and self-tanner, you may want to browse a slightly higher-end brand than Walmart for your skincare needs. According to customers, due to a formula change, this product tends to streak, appear uneven, and even turn orange.

As a result, this self-tanning lotion has nearly 600 reviews with an average rating of only 1.9 stars.

Price: $82.59 (on sale from $249.99)

If you're looking to purchase a smart tablet, avoid picking up this Android version from Walmart. It may be discounted by more than $160, but customers say it has poor battery life, tends to freeze up during use, and is difficult to pair with phones or headphones.

"Won't hold a charge and really slow and freezes up. Not worth the money at all!" wrote customer Rhonda. "Very disappointed. I will be returning this to Walmart for sure."

Practicing discernment before purchases is a great way to save more money at Walmart; you may avoid making a purchase you will regret.

And no matter where you are shopping, it's always wise to reread and triple-check the reviews before spending your hard-earned cash. Just because a product is a good deal doesn't make it worth what you're paying for it.