Now taking requests for Consumer Reports used car reliability ratings

"KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time" (kngt) 03/07/2018 at 15:24 • Filed to: Consumer Reports, Used Cars, FCA Reliability

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You! yes you over there who buys only gently used, well-depreciated cars with low miles and clean history. Do you want to know what owners of 640000 vehicles had problems with in the last 8 years? I am sharing ratings for some popular Jalop cars to start with. Ask away!

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 15:50

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A3, Focus ST and IS250/350

SmugAardvark > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 15:52

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The Chevy is 18 years old (holy shit, I can take my car into a strip club now). But how about my daily driver, 2010 Nissan Cube?

Future next gen S2000 owner > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 15:58

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2016 Toyota Tacoma. Manual, 4x4.

404 - User No Longer Available > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:00

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Let’s see how many timing chains actually blew on the 2012 328i with the N20, lol.

syaieya > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:00

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I now have a vested interest in the 2010 Mercedes lineup. Specifically the E350

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars 03/07/2018 at 16:01

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No data for A3,

Focus ST and RS is included under Ford Focus,

And why even bother asking for a Lexus, it’s all Green all the way LOL

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > SmugAardvark 03/07/2018 at 16:02

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I wouldn’t worry about your Corvette’s reliability, and sorry no Cube data is available

SmugAardvark > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:04

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I did just have a window regulator die yesterday on the C5. Surely a sign of things to come.

And no Cube data is probably for the best....

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:07

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trying to show a friend why I am saying avoid the Gold and A3 haha. Having a reference of IS helps.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Future next gen S2000 owner 03/07/2018 at 16:07

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Do you really need to ask?

Long-Voyager > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:08

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My youngest vehicle is 14.

My oldest is 24.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > syaieya 03/07/2018 at 16:08

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Ask and you shall receive. No trim or engine breakup tho

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:09

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2010 Acura TSX.

Bonus round: 1996 Toyota Cresta Roulant G.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > 404 - User No Longer Available 03/07/2018 at 16:10

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BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:12

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Hit me up with that 2015 Passat, fam.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/07/2018 at 16:13

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I’ll throw in an A4/A5 for good measure

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:14

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A short block on a ‘13 outback is not a minor engine problem in my book.

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:16

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“Prediction: discontinued” I don’t know why that made me laugh.

Brakes are accurate. Mine is a 2009, but both years had early rotor warping issues. They’re long fixed, though.

benjrblant > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:18

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If the worse than average is a down arrow, and the better than average is an up arrow, why is the average a vertical line and not a horizontal line?

CR, I give you a  for infographic presentation legibility.  

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 03/07/2018 at 16:20

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Best get that fuel system checked fam

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > interstate366, now In The Industry 03/07/2018 at 16:24

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Oh yeah, I generally take CR predicted reliability and JD power Initial quality with a BIG grain of salt but CR’s used car surveys, especially 3-4 year ones are bang on. Before I bought my car I compared the results with common problems reported in forums and it was really really close.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:30

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It was recalled in 2015. Ours was built after the recall.

It applied to 2014s as well.

Sad!

interstate366, now In The Industry > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:31

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The only thing I really disagree with them on here is the paint/trim. I’m not sure what that’s about as mine and every other 2nd gen TSX I’ve ever seen have had fantastic paint and trim quality. I know the Civic and Accord had paint issues around that time, but they were from a different factory.

syaieya > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:32

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Most premium. Thanks much.

I just picked up an E350 with expected faults but my neighbor is lookin at C classes.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > syaieya 03/07/2018 at 16:39

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2014 C300 4matic is very good. MB increased the power and torque from 2013 onwards and the 302HP C350 is even better, if they are OK with the older tech and interior. You can find them for low to mid $20s under 40,000 miles.

Future next gen S2000 owner > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:39

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How did it get a worse score for the “Owner Reliability”? And no, I didn’t have to ask. I wanted to though!

MarquetteLa > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:42

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2006 Mazdaspeed 6?

2007+ Honda Element?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Future next gen S2000 owner 03/07/2018 at 16:44

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I think they ask for specific areas and an overall reliability rating which I just read that it’s based on total number of problems compared to an average vehicle that year .

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > MarquetteLa 03/07/2018 at 16:48

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Only goes back to 2010, sorry.

His Stigness > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:50

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Is the Chrysler Pacifica in there? If not I’ll take a Caravan/T&C.

And how about a Mazda CX3(?).

Also: damn VW has done well to bring up the Golf.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > His Stigness 03/07/2018 at 16:53

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No Pacifica or Cx-3.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:55

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How bad is the Infiniti Q50, and where do the F-type and Ghibli sit?

Mid Engine > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:56

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Very glad to see the Tacoma doing so well, I bought an ‘18 two weeks ago. I have a 2016 Ford Focus Platinum hatchback, surprised the DCT transmission isn’t rated at the bottom of the scale. My 2007 Cayman has been rock solid, looks like I’m a living a charmed life!

whatuptkhere > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 16:56

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Ford Focus? Ford Fiesta?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 03/07/2018 at 16:59

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I can’t tell you without even looking at the charts that 2014 and 15 are pretty bad. Better off going with a later 2016+ Q50. No data for Ghibli or F type

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 17:01

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Yeah, I expected the in-car electronics to be no bueno . The infotainment system in my uncle’s Q50 lags and crashes.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > whatuptkhere 03/07/2018 at 17:01

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No data on Fiesta but here’s the Focus https://oppositelock.kinja.com/1823592009

Future next gen S2000 owner > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 17:10

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Weird that everything is good but the total is bad.

Ssfancyfresh > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 17:17

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Audi A4?

Ssfancyfresh > Ssfancyfresh 03/07/2018 at 17:17

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Also, Audi TT. Thanks

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Ssfancyfresh 03/07/2018 at 17:19

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https://oppositelock.kinja.com/1823592494

MarquetteLa > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 17:27

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Ah, gotcha. Misunderstood your explanation. Anything for the 2010/2011 Element?

His Stigness > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 17:29

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Maybe my sister got a CX-5 then? I can’t keep them straight.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > His Stigness 03/07/2018 at 17:30

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CX-5 all good , similar to Mazda 3 unless it’s a 2012 which had brake issues.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > MarquetteLa 03/07/2018 at 17:35

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No data on the Element

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Ssfancyfresh 03/07/2018 at 17:35

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No data on the TT sorry.

404 - User No Longer Available > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 17:54

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LOL, as expected. First year car, most problems, LCI is significantly better. What does the gray highlight mean on the year?

Textured Soy Protein > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 18:13

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When I saw the major engine and transmission categories, I went here...

You know, from back when Kanye was still good.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > 404 - User No Longer Available 03/07/2018 at 18:30

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Major redesign

TheRevanchist > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 18:48

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The wife is wanting to look at the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee (shoot me now). By any chance, you have stats for these?

Khalbali > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 18:54

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Jeep renegade and Honda HRV please! I’m unjaloping pretty hard here lol.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Khalbali 03/07/2018 at 19:41

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Blasphemy! Surrender your Jalop car now!

Have you considered the CX-3? or even a Crosstrek? Elantra GT? Soul Turbo?

HR-V is all Green and they have data only for 1 year.No data for Renegade unfortunately.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > TheRevanchist 03/07/2018 at 19:43

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Poor_Sh > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 19:51

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Damn, must have missed this. Any chance of the 14' Cayman S on there?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Poor_Sh 03/07/2018 at 19:56

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If you can afford a Porsche Cayman you shouldn’t be thinking about silly things such as reliability. But sorry, no data on Caymans, only 911s

404 - User No Longer Available > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 20:04

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Makes sense. And now that I think about it, the 2012-2013 might be lower still because of the E92 and E93, considering they don’t break those out.

I guess I have nothing to worry about then.

TheRevanchist > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 20:09

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Thanks! Now I have photographic evidence to show her.

Poor_Sh > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/07/2018 at 20:34

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Nuts. And somewhat true, but it’s really just an interest in how the 14 compares to the 15 given the intro of the 981 vs. one year after.

Khalbali > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/08/2018 at 10:01

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I have considered all of those lol. CX-3s are expensive and auto only and by far the most cramped, crosstrek is also too expensive I’d want the new gen with the 6 speed, elantra gt I like but also a little pricey and no sunroof with a manual, soul turbo I don’t love the styling as much anymore and the same pricey/no stick as the others. But they’re all good choices and have been the front runner at one point or another.

Not surprised the HRV did well that’s the point the jeep is what I’m worried about, don’t think icould buy FCA.

Grindintosecond > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/08/2018 at 10:10

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The Toyota Highlander columns please. I’m not sure how far back the Landcruiser ones go, but perhaps 08 as well?

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Grindintosecond 03/08/2018 at 11:51

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Can’t send a pic now but I have the magazine with me. HIghlander all green except ‘14 and ‘15 where the only problem areas are infotainment. Overall reliability for all years is much better than average.

No data on the Lanndcrusier tho.

Grindintosecond > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/09/2018 at 12:48

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Thank you very much. Well focus on the 13 then this fall.

functionoverfashion > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 03/09/2018 at 13:08

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Volvo XC70 / XC90? We have a ‘12 and a friend I was talking to recently had nothing but bad things to say about the newest ones (V90, e.g.) from a service perspective.

Also, VW GTI? I’m trying to convince my wife to get a GTI for a commuter car.