[valve bouncer]

Since we haven't had a car thread for at least three days.

Best and worst cars: 2011 Consumer Reports Reliability Survey

1. Scion (no change from 2010)
2. Lexus (+7 places)
3. Acura (-)
4. Mazda (+8)
5. Honda (-1)
6. Toyota (-)
7. Infiniti (-2)
8. Subaru (-1)
9. Nissan (+5)
10. Volvo (-2)
11. Hyundai (-)
12. Kia (+1)
13. Jeep (+7)
14. Lincoln (+1)
15. Chrysler (+12)
16. Volkswagen (-)
17. Chevrolet (-)
18. Mercedes-Benz (+4)
19. BMW (+4)
20. Ford (-10)
21. Dodge (+3)
22. GMC (-1)
23. Mini (+2)
24. Buick (-6)
25. Cadillac (-6)
26. Audi (-)
27. Porsche (-25)
28. Jaguar (n/a)

New: 2011 Consumer reports | Revealed: The most reliable cars (auto-play video alert)
I for one am shocked, shocked I tell you! Don't you have Daihatsu or Suzuki in America? Suppose there's a few others not on the list as well though, all the French makers, Fiat. Interesting to see the Korean makers so high up. Still can't buy one for love or money here in Japan. About the only Korean thing making traction here are smart phones.

 

[DaveW]

No Holdens either.

Or Citron's and Renault's ???

 

[Quo Fan]

I didn't see any Anglias or Morrises on the list.

 

[JohnE]

No McLaren...guess I will keep my Subaru until they can make something dependable.

 

[dump]

sounds about right in my experience.

 

[binary visions]

Kinda surprised to see Mazda so high up, although it does say they jumped 8 places.

 

[narlus]

and Ford dropped 10?

something is weird there.

 

[Polandspring88]

Wow, according to that Porsche dropped reliability like a post Indian food for dinner last night and cheap beer morning deuce.

 

[Sandwich]

I cannot believe that ford would be below vw...not possible...something is indeed wrong.

 

[bean]

I cannot believe that ford would be below vw...not possible...something is indeed wrong.

Of course something is wrong, it's a Consumer Reports list. JD Power is a much better source.

 

[dante]

Of course something is wrong, it's a Consumer Reports list. JD Power is a much better source.

Yeah, how dare Consumer Reports actually focus on "repairs and reliability" instead of "customer satisfaction"?

 

[Polandspring88]

Surprised to see Heeps come in at #13 as well.

 

[golgiaparatus]

Dodge didnt get dead last. Go murica!

 

[Pesqueeb]

I'm surprised Ford is that high.

 

[stevew]

buy used....don't care.

 

[IH8Rice]

the list isnt surprising at all. Ford fell because of issues with the Exploder, Fiesta and Focus. VW's recent issues with their cars arent reflected in this list.

 

[bean]

Yeah, how dare Consumer Reports actually focus on "repairs and reliability" instead of "customer satisfaction"?

JD Powers also does reliability. Even if you don't care for JD Powers, CR is a terrible source.

 

[Serial Midget]

JD Powers see things from the business perspective - most consumers identify with brands for emotional reasons. Consumer Reports' focuses the consumer's bottom line cost of ownership.

Yeah, how dare Consumer Reports actually focus on "repairs and reliability" instead of "customer satisfaction"?

 

[IH8Rice]

JD Powers also does reliability. Even if you don't care for JD Powers, CR is a terrible source.

qft. CR is teh suck.

 

[v-10dh]

the list isnt surprising at all. Ford fell because of issues with the Exploder, Fiesta and Focus. VW's recent issues with their cars arent reflected in this list.

I've had nothing but problems with my 2010 Audi, it seems like I'm not alone. I didn't buy it for reliability but 5-6 times back to the dealer in 30,000 miles is ridiculous.

 

[IH8Rice]

I've had nothing but problems with my 2010 Audi, it seems like I'm not alone. I didn't buy it for reliability but 5-6 times back to the dealer in 30,000 miles is ridiculous.

it is a VW. no one ever said they are reliable .
i wasnt even talking about issues with 2010 models. VW and Audi latest recall on their TDi's arent reflected in this list.

 

[SkaredShtles]

The article I heard said Ford dropped like a stone because of bugs in their "all-in-one" computer dash thing. Technology FTMFL!

 

[CrabJoe StretchPants]

The article I heard said Ford dropped like a stone because of bugs in their "all-in-one" computer dash thing. Technology FTMFL!

Those things never appealed to me anyway. My Focus is relatively bare bones and has served me well thus far.

 

[dante]

JD Powers see things from the business perspective - most consumers identify with brands for emotional reasons. Consumer Reports' focuses the consumer's bottom line cost of ownership.

JD includes things like "rattles" or "doesn't get the gas mileage I was promised". CR includes straight-up repair bills, and how much those bills cost. I'll take CR's reliability any day over JD.