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cars of the last decade (in order)" width="530" height="298" alt="The 100 most reliable cars of the last decade (in order)" border="0"/></a><div class="pic_caption"> <p>The 100 most reliable cars of the last decade (in order)</p> </div> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div class="article_body"> <div id="top_unit"></div> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> <p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"> <html><body><p>In these pages we focus on design, breakthroughs, enabling technologies and concepts and it's rare that we look at product that has been in the marketplace for some time, much less second-hand product. But when we saw what UK company automotive warranty company was up to, we know you'll agree that it's worth a mention. As a privately owned insurance intermediary, the firm collects lots of data about warranty issues – something you'll never find out from the only other people who have access to the information (the manufacturers). In a very clever move, it has taken this secondary data and produced a reliability index – an independent comparison of frequency of failure across the 55,000 vehicles it insures. Read on for a list of the 100 most reliable used cars over the past decade. And before you take a peek, have a guess at where the best Japanese, German, Swedish, British, Korean and French-built cars will rank. You won't even come close!</p> <p>Firstly, the company is <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://www.warrantydirect.com/" target="_blank">Warranty Direct</a>, and their reliability index can be found <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://www.reliabilityindex.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>. Secondly, congratulations to the Honda Accord which ranked at number one, and to Honda, Nissan and Toyota who all managed two cars in the top 10. Thirdly, congratulations to the Japanese automotive industry which supplied every car in the Top 10, and an amazing 16 of the Top 20. The highest placed non-Japanese model was the British built Jaguar X-Type in 13th with the mighty German automotive industry first appearing at number 25.</p> <p>Volvo's S/V40 was the highest placed Swedish manufacturer in 15th, with the nation's most popular manufacturer, Ford, delivering its best ranked model, the Ka, in 22nd. Hyundai's Lantra was the pick of the Koreans and the Citroen Xsara was the best-placed French model at number 26.</p> <p>And a very special mention to Toyota - Toyota has an ambition to become the world's largest motor company and on the results of this survey, it fully deserves to get there. It scored as well as any other manufacturer in the top ten cars with two contenders, but also took eleventh spot with the Lexus IS 200, fourteenth with the Landcruiser, 19th with the Carina E, and 21st with the Lexus 400 - six cars in the top 21 represents a fantastic effort but a look down the list confirms what we'd always suspected - they have been building the most reliable cars for a long time - long product lines such as the Celica and Corolla are also there. Those cars have been produced for 30 years in vast numbers - it's not just one very reliable model here and there - .</p> <p>"Obviously reliability is not the main reason why someone might choose one model over another, but it is still an important consideration for the majority," says Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct. "However, used car buyers are considerably more cautious. Japanese models may not be the most charismatic but you're unlikely to spend a great deal of money and time in the garage keeping it on the road."</p> <p>Just a note to ensure fairness - cars with extended warranties are unlikely to appear on this list, for obvious reasons. As some manufacturers offer such schemes across the range, they will also be under-represented.</p> <p><strong>The 10 most reliable cars according to Warranty Direct:</strong></p> </p><ol><li>Honda Accord - A classy package, well put together and feels more special than the average family car. Superb engines and value for money.</li> <li>Subaru Forester - Not quite an off roader, much more than an estate with a sporty edge, making it the perfect combination. Great all round buy.</li> <li>Mazda MX-5 - Blueprint for the modern roadster with sweet handling and engines to match. Extremely easy to live with.</li> <li>Mitsubishi Carisma - Despite the name, not that interesting to look at or drive, but that's not the point. Here is a no-nonsense hatchback that won't let you down.</li> <li>Toyota Yaris - Superminis don't come better. Bags of room and perky engines. Probably the best small car buy.</li> <li>Honda Civic - Solid build quality and good engines are just part of the appeal, the Civic is one of the most spacious small cars around. Great value.</li> <li>Nissan Almera - A dull package, but that's no reason to dismiss the Almera which is practical and perfect for the smaller family who need a big boot and utter reliability.</li> <li>Honda CR-V - Proof that you don't need an XXXL 4x4. Here is a four-wheel drive estate that is flexible, easy to drive and own.</li> <li>Toyota RAV4 - So few four-wheel drives are fun to drive. This car is suitably sporty, but very practical. Expensive used buy but worth it.</li> <li>Nissan Micra - The driving school favourite. Tough, fairly roomy, but with its light controls is easy to steer around town.</li> </ol><strong>The Warranty Direct Top 100 Most Reliable Used Cars Of The Past Decade</strong> <ol><li>Honda Accord</li> <li>Subaru Forester</li> <li>Mazda MX-5</li> <li>Mitsubishi Carisma</li> <li>Toyota Yaris</li> <li>Honda Civic</li> <li>Nissan Almera</li> <li>Honda CR-V</li> <li>Toyota RAV4</li> <li>Nissan Micra</li> <li>Lexus IS 200</li> <li>Mazda 626</li> <li>Jaguar X-Type</li> <li>Toyota Landcruiser</li> <li>Volvo S/V40</li> <li>MINI (BMW)</li> <li>Suzuki Vitara</li> <li>Mazda 323</li> <li>Toyota Carina E</li> <li>Saab 9-5</li> <li>Lexus LS400</li> <li>Ford Ka</li> <li>Rover 45</li> <li>Hyundai Lantra</li> <li>Mercedes SLK</li> <li>Citroen Xsara</li> <li>Ford Cougar</li> <li>Subaru Impreza</li> <li>Skoda Octavia</li> <li>Audi A4</li> <li>Nissan Primera</li> <li>Toyota Avensis</li> <li>Volvo 850</li> <li>Vauxhall Corsa</li> <li>Seat Toledo</li> <li>Volkswagen Golf</li> <li>Daewoo Lanos</li> <li>Fiat Brava</li> <li>Hyundai Coupe</li> <li>Mitsubishi Shogun</li> <li>Rover 25</li> <li>Mercedes CLK</li> <li>Fiat Marea</li> <li>Ford Focus</li> <li>Peugeot 106</li> <li>MG MG TF</li> <li>BMW Z3</li> <li>Hyundai Accent</li> <li>Volkswagen Polo</li> <li>Fiat Punto</li> <li>Vauxhall Zafira</li> <li>Mercedes C-class</li> <li>Volvo S60</li> <li>Toyota MR2</li> <li>Mazda Xedos 6</li> <li>Ford Puma</li> <li>Vauxhall Astra</li> <li>Vauxhall Omega</li> <li>Chrysler Neon</li> <li>Audi A2</li> <li>Ford Fiesta</li> <li>Ford Mondeo</li> <li>Vauxhall Corsa</li> <li>Citroen Saxo</li> <li>BMW 3 Series</li> <li>Vauxhall Vectra</li> <li>Isuzu Trooper</li> <li>Mercedes M-Class</li> <li>Subaru Legacy</li> <li>Rover 400</li> <li>Fiat Ulysse</li> <li>Mercedes E-Class</li> <li>Renault Clio</li> <li>Toyota Celica</li> <li>Peugeot 306</li> <li>Peugeot 406</li> <li>Volvo S70</li> <li>Rover 75</li> <li>Daewoo Matiz</li> <li>Peugeot 206</li> <li>Mazda MX-3</li> <li>Vauxhall Tigra</li> <li>Seat Ibiza</li> <li>Peugeot 106</li> <li>Renault Megane</li> <li>Peugeot 406</li> <li>Saab 9-3</li> <li>Audi A3</li> <li>BMW X5</li> <li>Mercedes S-class</li> <li>Toyota Corolla</li> <li>Seat Alhambra</li> <li>BMW 5-series</li> <li>Daewoo Nubira</li> <li>Alfa Romeo 145</li> <li>Saab 900</li> <li>Mazda MX-6</li> <li>Jaguar S-Type</li> <li>Daewoo Leganza</li> <li>Porsche Boxster</li> </ol></body></html>  <div id="bottom_unit"> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016js_/http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"></script> </div> </div>  <span class="title">Share</span> <div id="article_share" class="dotsontop"> <span class="as_button"><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="horizontal" data-via="gizmag">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016js_/http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> twttr.events.bind('tweet', function(event) { if (event) { var targetUrl; 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My '87 Samurai, '89 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo GTC conv., and '82 Ford van have NEVER been in a shop for repairs or recalls because they are simply well made. Used almost every day, they just keep running, and run well. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Peder_y2k</span> <span class="date">- December 15, 2009 @ 07:28 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-12583" class="a_comment"> <p>What are the top 10 cheapest cars on that list? </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Jon Waters</span> <span class="date">- January 3, 2010 @ 12:42 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-12595" class="a_comment"> <p>Yeah nice ride. Hope to see it later. </p> <p></p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">drewtiss</span> <span class="date">- January 3, 2010 @ 04:11 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-13825" class="a_comment"> <p>No Way!!! </p> <p>I have a 1997 Chrysler Intrepid that has 230,000km and has never broke down or been in for repair. it survived an accident and still runs like new. </p> <p>I just sold a Chevy Silverado that had 300,000 km </p> <p>and the only repair i did during those 300,000kms is one bearing change, Thats it!!! </p> <p>and that truck was abused everyday of its life with me. </p> <p>American makes rock!!!!!!!! </p> <p></p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Daniel Rachid</span> <span class="date">- January 26, 2010 @ 09:23 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-14461" class="a_comment"> <p>Any article that says that the Hyundai Accent is one of the most reliable cars has lost all creditability with me. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Chris Lhamon</span> <span class="date">- February 3, 2010 @ 05:27 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-19894" class="a_comment"> <p>I do not agree with the Daewoo Lanos being at such a high rating! A VX Astra breaks down? Don't think so. The Daewoo is solid, but it is a pain. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Patrick Carney</span> <span class="date">- April 13, 2010 @ 11:52 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-20134" class="a_comment"> <p>Cars are built so well today that an article on reliability is moot. Most any modern car can be expected to exceed 200,000 miles with regular maintenance. Saying one car is more reliable than another is just splitting hairs. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">PizzaEater</span> <span class="date">- April 15, 2010 @ 12:47 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-21208" class="a_comment"> <p>I have a 1990 Honda Accord, and my biggest problem with looking at a new or used car s is that mine is still running like a champ. It's as peppy as ever, goes like a rocket and causes no problems. I keep thinking it's got to break down sometime, but who knows when. I go for test drives on new or used, get back in my old car and think, I love this car it purrs, and it's not even that rusty, I'm in Muskoka Ontario, lots of salt, sits outside all year round. I'm only at 227,000 k. I'm starting to think I could get another 10 years out of this thing. Touch wood. I'll tell you one thing it makes a big problem for the sales people trying to sell me a car. I just say, no rush I can hold out for the best deal, they are stumped on that one....lol </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Roger J Pearce</span> <span class="date">- May 2, 2010 @ 07:24 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-21949" class="a_comment"> <p>Of course, the reliability index is for UK vehicles and the photo at the top of the article is of the North American version of the Honda Accord that isn't sold in the UK. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Rob Davis</span> <span class="date">- May 10, 2010 @ 08:56 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-22057" class="a_comment"> <p>I had a Maverick, reputed as a bad car, 6 cyl, automatic, let it go for 500 bucks, it took me thru College and lasted with nothing but plain maint, and a new exhaust system with 195,000 miles not KM so do the math, I think it has to do with care and just not getting the lemon.. and that is ford when people said ford was junk.. </p> <p>I had a hyundai excel.. hated that car every week had issues, got rid of it for 1000 dollars with only 27,000 miles.. yes we are talking about pre 2000 hyundais. not the improved cars of the last 5 years.. but best car I had was a dodge neon, drove it on alligator alley florida every day round trip, at average speeds of 90 miles an hour, never, but never had a headache, nothing. at all for 2 years, doing the trip 2 x a day.. average miles pero day were 450 miles.. so you do the math, oil changed every 3000 miles, changed tires, brakes the usual. not one day it quit.. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Hecalder</span> <span class="date">- May 11, 2010 @ 08:29 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-22345" class="a_comment"> <p>Maura Ducharme- </p> <p>Not to burst your bubble, but... </p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://www.allworldauto.com/">http://www.allworldauto.com</a> (recalls) </p> <p>695 recalls for Chrystler vehicles; </p> <p>1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON GTS - Engine and engine cooling </p> <p></p> <p>5,277 recalls for Ford vehicles; </p> <p>1982 FORD ECONOLINE </p> <p>FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE...FUEL PUMP (1) </p> <p>FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE...TANK ASSEMBLY (1) </p> <p>POWER TRAIN...COLUMN SHIFT (1) </p> <p></p> <p>I had an 88 Ford Bronco that was the worst car I ever owned. Cooling, brakes, electrical, you name it. I would have to think long and hard before another Ford product, but research before buying is best. There are some decent Ford products out there. I've had Toyota's as well, some with minor issues, but nothing like the American cars I've owned. I really want to buy American, but it's getting very tough, when the Japanese are kicking our butts in reliability. </p> <p></p> <p>Remind me never to buy a used car from you...Meh </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">tintis</span> <span class="date">- May 13, 2010 @ 03:41 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-25621" class="a_comment"> <p>several Fords, a Chrystler, no chevybuickcady. And GM merits a bailout? This is an example of why gov't distortion should be kept out of markets. Y'all can cite cases of your long lived car, or your contrary evidence of lemons among the select. This is the perogative of ilnumerate thinkers. At the statistical level, your anecdotes mean nada zip zero. Tintis, you forgot the Japaneese recalls of recent fame. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">waltinseattle</span> <span class="date">- June 20, 2010 @ 11:47 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-25885" class="a_comment"> <p>Your list is interesting, but without linefeeds or punctuation, it's annoying to read. Here's an idea, to make it still harder to read: takeout all the spaces, e.g., </p> <p></p> <p>1HondaAccord2SubaruForester3MazdaMX-54MitsubishiCarisma5ToyotaYaris6HondaCivic7NissanAlmera8HondaCR-V9ToyotaRAV410NissanMicra11LexusIS20012Mazda62613JaguarXype14ToyotaLandcruiser15VolvoS/V4016MINI(BMW)17SuzukiVitara18Mazda32319ToyotaCarinaE20Saab9521LexusLS40022FordKa23Rover4524HyundaiLantra25MercedesSLK26CitroenXsara27FordCougar28SubaruImpreza29SkodaOctavia30AudiA431NissanPrimera32ToyotaAvensis33Volvo85034VauxhallCorsa35SeatToledo36VolkswagenGolf37DaewooLanos38FiatBrava39HyundaiCoupe40MitsubishiShogun41Rover2542MercedesCLK43FiatMarea44FordFocus45Peugeo..... </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">RonP</span> <span class="date">- June 23, 2010 @ 09:58 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-27751" class="a_comment"> <p>regardless of what you say.. Toyota tercels that where so glorified had bad trannies in the 80's models and were rust buckets!! so to me it is lemons due to quality check and care of your car!! still stand by dodge neon even when it has been cut off and had a great car!! American cars are out ranking in quality all other brands in the last 2 years!! that junk they say initial ownership means garbage.. it is reliability after the initial 50,000 miles or more that matters! </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Hecalder</span> <span class="date">- July 14, 2010 @ 07:42 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-28036" class="a_comment"> <p>I have to disagree with PizzaEater "Saying one car is more reliable than another is just splitting hairs". Compare for yourself new vehicle predictive reliability ratings by U.S. World Report and News <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/browse/">http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/browse/</a> </p> <p></p> <p>Mike Jones </p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://www.extended-vehicle-warranty.com/">http://www.extended-vehicle-warranty.com</a> </p> <p></p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Michael Jones</span> <span class="date">- July 17, 2010 @ 09:46 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-34816" class="a_comment"> <p>Ive just hit 240,000miles in my 2004 Honda Element It has never been out of comission in 6 years of ownership in effect very reliable. However ive replaced the air conditoner twice. I got 230000 miles out of the original breakpads and rotors so I guess there are trade offs overall i would purchace another Element </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Robert Bianco</span> <span class="date">- October 7, 2010 @ 06:45 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-34882" class="a_comment"> <p>I have a 90 Honda Accord and my baby can walk and talk. She's a beast and she knows it. She thanks the list for acknowledging her awesomeness. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">juhay</span> <span class="date">- October 8, 2010 @ 09:24 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-36289" class="a_comment"> <p>I own a CPO Used '06 Honda Accord EX-L V6 AT Coupe - best car by any comparison I've seen on American roads. Very fast (an '06 EX-L V6 6- speed MT Coupe did 0-60mph in 5.8 seconds - AT models are about 1 second slower - fast by any stock car standards). This black beauty has just over 31k miles on it - barely 'broken in' by Honda standards. The ergonomics are unmatched - the reliabilitydependability is what legends are made of. The build/fit is the match of any auto made - better in fact than most. Mileage has been good - 31 mpg hiway, 21 city - about 25 mpg overall average. Only 'drawbacks' I've found are limited rear seating (common on any coupe) and that Honda, due to all the above, can be a very expensive used car - they hold residual resale value better than any other auto out there - instead of a purchase, they're more like investments. As well, some consider the styling to be 'bland', but I feel in years to come, it will still be considered an attractive and timeless auto (the Coupe notably has a lot of the 'Raymond Loewy' design appeal from the 1950's - flowing, simple, clean, and contemporary) - not 'retro' or trendy' as so many others are. I get many positive comments on the auto's appearance in many diffeent venues - a complimentary feature. I did add 18-inch Honda premium alloy wheels and tires (Michelin 235/40/18ZR) from an '09 Accord V6 Coupe - it somewhat 'stiffened' the ride (low-profile tires do this), but the grip and handling are awesome - corners like it's on rails! The tires also considerably 'quieted down' a bit of annoying road noise which was present. This is my fifth Honda Accord since 1986 - I've put well in excess of 250,00 trouble-free miles on most of them, and this one will be no exception. I have no doubt that I'll be rewarded with many years of trouble-free pleasurable driving experiences with this '06 Honda Accord. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Facebook User</span> <span class="date">- October 27, 2010 @ 01:43 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-40666" class="a_comment"> <p>Why does the Vauxhall Corsa appear twice - at No 34 and again at No 63? Or is it because there were two different models during the ten year assessment period? </p> <p></p> <p>If this list is compiled by a firm that sells used vehicle warranties, does that mean it reflects their experience in the USED vehicle market? If so that might be quite different from the experiences of new car owners. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Alien</span> <span class="date">- December 2, 2010 @ 08:13 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-40852" class="a_comment"> <p>My 2000 Toyota Yaris (Echo in the states) deserves it's #5 slot. Normal maintenance, 200,000 miles, still gets close to 45mpg. Runs quieter than the Mercedes. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">William Volk</span> <span class="date">- December 3, 2010 @ 01:51 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-43795" class="a_comment"> <p>How can you tell Honda accord is the most reliable car??? </p> <p>That is ridiculous, the new designed generation of accord is piece of crap! Engine problem, transmission problem, even the interior light has a big problem! a ford fusion can easily beat accord on long term reliability after 2004. </p> <p>Honda just got too large and out of control! They are products are all going down, look at the new designed civic, they are used to be very reliable! </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Wei Li</span> <span class="date">- December 29, 2010 @ 11:21 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-43924" class="a_comment"> <p>The article headline should reflect "cars available in europe" or even probably more "in the UK" ? because the ford products mentioned are the european named cars, it leads me to believe this database was collected in europe or the UK. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Dan K</span> <span class="date">- December 30, 2010 @ 01:17 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-44965" class="a_comment"> <p>If you've not driven a Honda, you owe it to yourself to own one. They are great cars. The comment about "making 200,000" is laughable to a Honda owner. 300k on the odo of a Honda is still a clean used car. 500k on the odo of a Honda Odyssey is realistic (seen one). </p> <p></p> <p>Honda's last serious problem was back when they had the bad head gasket in the old Accord hatchback. That burned 'em bad and they never let that happen again. </p> <p></p> <p>You don't have enough time to listen to me talk about what's been wrong with the Ford, GM and Dodge products I've owned. Let's just say the list is spot-on and agree to disagree. In the meantime, I'll keep my Honda, thank you. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">jkbrigman</span> <span class="date">- January 10, 2011 @ 03:58 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-48574" class="a_comment"> <p>The most reliable vehicules i've owned were my Neons... I'm not counting the Fit as she is 2 years old! But even if tons of people got problems with Neons, i've personately never actually had a single trouble with them except evident stuff like a radiator at 300k km and those brake lines brackets that tends to rust and crush the brake lines! The latter problem being easy to repair with pliers and a flat screwdriver anyway!! But, i've had more problems with my 93 Civic Hatch and Ford Tempo.... really! </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Marko Cabot</span> <span class="date">- January 31, 2011 @ 07:51 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-52075" class="a_comment"> <p>i bot "new" dealer/owners (6000mi) 2008 toyota landcruiser because of all the articles relating to reliability and function. i an elderly, ok "old" and with a broken chassis. my tale of problems is unfortunately tied to window sticker mrs. the many add-ons increase $ = failures. the electronics, third row, tv, etc oh yah, drivers refrig chest(part of a/c) actually cannot recall all this CRAP, causes tragic reduction in reliability*. the remote engine start system will cause its battery to fail, including all keys because of constant "cross-talk". spare batteries in purse or wallet are not optional, this is a must. dead vehicle battery, carry a spare? very few dealers really know the vehicle, as high msrp precludes an inventory, and true to dealer's dna, their vehicle usually not available to learn upon. my local dealer's service mgr really tries hard but so much of info not within manuals, certainly not in owner's manual, bet the japanese to english translator was a babe. all my prior toyota products have been superior, just beyond their "pricepoint"? wonder what my old friend and mentor, peter drucker would comment*, see above. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">oldealchemist</span> <span class="date">- March 7, 2011 @ 11:34 pm PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-52225" class="a_comment"> <p>I have a 2002 BMW 530 with the built-in Motorola Timeport cellular phone. I've had some continuing problems with the phone and the system itself and my cellular provider suggests that it's new technology will not be consistant with digital, therefore recommending bluetooth. I'm currently trying to identify someway to retrofit or totally change my built in cel phone equipment in my 2002 530 to this new blue tooth capable technology. How do I do this and what do I need. </p> <p><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111007033016/http://www.autolinemag.com/174-2010-bmw-x5.html">http://www.autolinemag.com/174-2010-bmw-x5.html</a> </p> <p></p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Facebook User</span> <span class="date">- March 9, 2011 @ 02:06 am PST</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-52864" class="a_comment"> <p>I read the list all the way down to the Jaguar X-Type. I am not partaking in pointless hyperbole when I say that I have truly NEVER read a long-term review (in Motor Trend, Car & Driver, etc. in America) of the X-Type wherein the drivetrain (usually the transmission) had a major malfunction, or failed completely and had to be replaced. Traditionally, Jags have been gorgeous disasters, and the X-Type was the embodiment of that. It was a colossal failure in America. That may cause some of you to like it even more, but the fact remains that, like Land Rover, Jaguar is a highly desirable marque in America, but reliability is amongst the lowest of any vehicle available in America. </p> <p></p> <p>That said, in 2008, the marque that had THE worst reliability of all manufacturers that sell vehicles in America (according to dealer service records, customer feedback, J.D. Power, etc.) was none other than the brand with THE highest snob appeal of them all--the car that EVERYBODY in America wants to have, so that they can impress the neighbors: MERCEDES. Ironic, that... </p> <p></p> <p>One thing about the Dodge Neon: While I agree that American trucks are dependable (they are built to ENTIRELY different--much higher--standards, according to law), my friend purchased a Dodge van back in '99, which developed a misfire within a week. When I reported it, the service technician at the dealership told me that a misfire is normal for a new car. Uh, NO. So, we took it in for repair, and got a Neon for a loaner car. The a/c broke when we were 8 miles from the dealership. When I called to tell them, they informed me that it was the third time the a/c had broken, and that they'd be able to send it back on the lemon law (3 malfunctions of the same thing is grounds for a refund). When I looked at the odometer, I was (somewhat) surprised to find that it had less than 800 TOTAL MILES. </p> <p></p> <p>Long story short: I drive Japanese or German. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Craig Hackney</span> <span class="date">- March 14, 2011 @ 11:10 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-53353" class="a_comment"> <p>I drive what ever I can afford with cash purchase and can fix without owning a $100,000 computerized analyzer! Thats one of the reasons I gravitate towards diesels. I don't know why Europe has more diesels than the US but I sure wish American manufactures would wake up and make some economy small cars with diesel that I could afford! </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Will, the tink</span> <span class="date">- March 17, 2011 @ 11:25 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-53992" class="a_comment"> <p>One thing to consider is this; some manufacturers sell more cars than others. For instance, Ford sells more pickup trucks each year in the USA and Canada than GM and Dodge combined. In fact, Ford sold more trucks in 2001 than Dodge has sold in the eight year span from 2000 to 2008. So it is likely that with the higher number of vehicles there will be more warranty repairs. But when the ratio is taken into account, it becomes moot. We have had several good Ford trucks, several good Chevy trucks and several good Dodge trucks. We like each for different reasons. We currently are dealing with a lemon of a Ford. But I don't judge them because we got a crapper. I talk to many other owners of the same truck and they report no issues at all. It just happens sometimes. Subaru is world renowned for their reliability. However, I owned one that was just terrible. Everything was wrong with it. But I don't hate Subaru because one car was junk. Just a thought. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Eric Bear Nyhof</span> <span class="date">- March 23, 2011 @ 03:41 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-60445" class="a_comment"> <p>Yikes! Any "reliable car" list with Rovers, MGs, Chryslers, Fiats, or Alfa's, has to have been put together by someone who has owned none of them. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Michael Axel</span> <span class="date">- May 19, 2011 @ 05:22 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-66151" class="a_comment"> <p>You like the Vauxhall Corsa so much it's listed twice?! See 63rd and 34th??? </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">VinceGP</span> <span class="date">- June 28, 2011 @ 09:51 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-67060" class="a_comment"> <p>The most reliable cars on the road feature is most interesing. I was in the Motor Trade for well over 20 years and the results mirror my own experience. We would often have a mixture of new , nearly new and old cars that were drivable for the trip home. Experience told me to drive Japanese. In fact I would take the keys for an old Datsun (Nissan now) for the weekend rather than any UK or French/Italian car. I'd jump in with the safe knowledge that it would start and be totally rattle free and stay that way. Quite remarkable. THe quality inspections in Japan at the time were so strict. THe factory would say for example get a shipment of 10,000 Alternators in. THey would random pick a few. If there was the slightest fault then the whole consignment would be refused. It gave all the component manufactures an enormous incentive to get the components right. Hence the wonderful reliability. THe most impressive in my view are the Subaru cars. I have the lowest powered Subaru Impreza WRX Turbo Wagon. In "Standard" form it produced 220 bhp . I has quad cams , 4 wheel drive and all the extras. It will easily top 140 mpg 5 up with luggage. Abpve all it is a daily driver that you can easily maintain yourself wilth all service components cheap. THe Forester that came second in the survey is basically an Impreza with a estate body being pretty much identical underneath. THese cars came with 300bhp on the STi model cars and still with the same reliability. The wonderful thing is you can do so much to them and if you get it right you can have a fire breather with reliability on top. My son runs an Impreza that produces a staggering 436 bhp that he uses as a daily driver. Japanese cars demand and should get the respect they deserve. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE</span> <span class="date">- July 4, 2011 @ 06:24 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-68095" class="a_comment"> <p>Relyability rating of greater interest to us all is that of the big Road Service companies. </p> <p>they help all the cars, New and old, of all types of insurance and warrenty and they are called to help when the car is so unrelyable that it stoped. </p> <p>if they (big Road Service companies) will give us (the public) their data so we can filter out non relevant events and focus on relyability issues we can produce a much more relyable list of relyability. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Eyalahav</span> <span class="date">- July 11, 2011 @ 10:45 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-72274" class="a_comment"> <p>Sad that not a GM, Chev, Olds, Pontiac, E1, Volt, Camaro, Corvette, Chevelle, BelAire, Corvair, Nomad, Malibu, Nova, Impala, el Camino, Monte Carlo, Biscayne, and yes a few more recent entries that didn't make it. Sad but true. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Mark Hedtke</span> <span class="date">- August 3, 2011 @ 11:47 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-73303" class="a_comment"> <p>Ultimate Performance- Can you tell me exactly how you get 140 miles per gallon with your Subaru Impreza WRX Turbo Wagon? I do like Subaru's for their engine design but have shied away from them since a friend had a major transmission problem at only 40,000 miles. </p> <p>It would be interesting to see the "real" figures from a broad owner survey, assuming we could rely on owners to tell the truth. I loved my 93 Honda Accord and had relatively few problems with it over 165,000 miles but still, the A/C cost me plenty and it never was right after about 90K, the alternator was gone by 110K and replaced with a salvage for a more reasonable $150 (New was $400), Short shafts at 120K. Other than that it was great. </p> <p>If the US companies could get rid of the yoke put on them by the union they might be able to stage a comeback, but without that they will never be competitive financially speaking unless Uncle Sam owns them and pays all the extras. Yeah that's it let the Government pay for it, that way it won't cost the people anything??? Today's argument for the completely non-thinking public. Whoa, I went off track sorry. </p> <p>Any how I suspect all who are reading this and commenting take care of their cars as opposed to the masses who don't know much in general. "I didn't know you had to change the oil?". Thanks for reading this mess. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Dr. Veritas</span> <span class="date">- August 11, 2011 @ 03:05 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-74314" class="a_comment"> <p>I know from reading Gizmag stats a while (years) ago, the majority of their readership is American while the Publisher of this magazine is British. What I think most of the readers are missing is that this list is targeted at the European market; so you wont Find F-150s, Chevrolet Siverados, and the like. </p> <p> </p> <p>Wei Li, the Accord Sold in Europe is is a different design than the one Made in Marysville, Ohio (i've driven past the factory a few times) and sold in North America. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">speediapc</span> <span class="date">- August 16, 2011 @ 07:15 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-77296" class="a_comment"> <p>This seems like a ploy to get Warranty Direct some media space. Main gripe is that the vehicle model years are not mentioned, so are we supposed to believe that the reliability doesn't change with model evolution? That said, it's no secret that the Japanese manufacturers can build reliable cars. However, with few exceptions, it's also an observation that most of their cars are boring. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">johnniesazzler</span> <span class="date">- September 1, 2011 @ 07:47 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-79456" class="a_comment"> <p>The Mercedes CLK definitely does not belong on the list. Check out Powers or Consumer Reports for a more accurate appraisal based on owners experiences with the cars. Warranty Direct generates its index with as few as 50 vehicles which is hardly a statistically accurate way to measure one car selling in the hundreds of thousands with another vehicle, like the Jaguar X series, that sells in the low thousands. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Calson</span> <span class="date">- September 14, 2011 @ 11:46 am PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-83920" class="a_comment"> <p>Buick with the 3800 engine is the best overall car in the world;many regurly acheive 38 mpg at 70 mph,carry 6 adults with their junk and about the only trouble is the MAF sensor that may require a spray of special cleanser on the tiny senser wires every 40,000 miles or so and one should consider replacing the timing CHAIN and gears after 250,000 miles [a simple,fast job for grease monkeys.Honda is ok when running,but you need a cutting torch to enable you to get to many parts on them;same can be said about most small cars [1,100.00 bucks to replace vw diesel timing BELT ever 50-60,000 miles if it did not break and destroy the engine!]Give me a buick [no real buicks built after the stupid GENERAL closed buick's last engine plant 8-08]GM was created out of BUICK with buick cash and stock;BUICK has never won indy 500 since buick finished officially racing in 1908 and would not pay millions to indy owner like everyone else,even though the 3800 engined cars were used to block other cars that were NOT supposed to win [al unser sr. used his buick to block for his son who was driving a 5 million dollar chevy engined car that al senior thought that he would have to push with his buick to win!] many buick hot rods;36 century,65 riveria gs[190 mph car],70 455 stage 1,gnx [ingersol's 7 second v6 doorslamer in mid 80's] </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">Kenneth Malone</span> <span class="date">- October 5, 2011 @ 02:32 pm PDT</span> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> <div id="comment-84196" class="a_comment"> <p>I find this list a bit questionable with the Subaru forester at #2 when it used the 2.5L that's known for head gasket leak problems in more than one generation. </p> <img src="/web/20111007033016im_/http://www.gizmag.com/images/comment.png" alt="comment"> <span class="name">C. 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