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bucky
Explorer II
Nov 16, 2016

US car in top 5 reliability in a long time, it wasn't Ram

Surprising article in Automotive News reports Buick in the number 3 spot. I think the first time ever for a US nameplate. Bottom 5 with best of the worst first were Tesla and then all 4 FCA brands with Ram the least reliable of all vehicles. Even Fiat scored better than Ram.
I drive a Dodge/Ram so don't attack me, just reporting the facts.

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  • Tiger02's avatar
    Tiger02
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2016
    I think of these reports a lot like consumer reports and their ilk. I do agree with Lexus as my wife's 2001 has been a tank, and I can't get her to sell it. All around cars are getting better, but you have to research the individual models versus just a brand name.
  • drsteve's avatar
    drsteve
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2016
    Me Again wrote:
    "Bottom 5 with best of the worst first were Tesla and then all 4 FCA brands with Ram the least reliable of all vehicles. Even Fiat scored better than Ram." Really? Guess they did not look at JD Powers ratings.


    Apples to oranges. The Automotive News article reference Consumer Report's annual survey, which covers cars built from 2000-2016, while the JD Power survey is significantly narrower, covering problems reported in the last twelve months by original owners of three year old vehicles, i.e. 2013 models.
  • hone_eagle's avatar
    hone_eagle
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2016
    Been a long time since these list meant anything - the difference between first and last is always infinitesimal .
  • fla-gypsy's avatar
    fla-gypsy
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2016
    Totally meaningless dribble regardless of which brand is touted as the best or worst. All that matters is how the one you have performs for you.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Nov 16, 2016
    JIMNLIN wrote:
    Post like this one or about about any brand serve no purpose other than just stirrin' the pot.


    x2 stir the pot:

    Cabin fever starting early for some folks I guess?
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Nov 16, 2016
    "Bottom 5 with best of the worst first were Tesla and then all 4 FCA brands with Ram the least reliable of all vehicles. Even Fiat scored better than Ram." Really? Guess they did not look at JD Powers ratings.

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    _DJ_1
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2016
    bucky wrote:
    Surprising article in Automotive News reports Buick in the number 3 spot. I think the first time ever for a US nameplate. Bottom 5 with best of the worst first were Tesla and then all 4 FCA brands with Ram the least reliable of all vehicles. Even Fiat scored better than Ram.
    I drive a Dodge/Ram so don't attack me, just reporting the facts.


    When I looked at it 2-3 years ago Lincoln was #2.
  • JIMNLIN's avatar
    JIMNLIN
    Explorer III
    Nov 16, 2016
    Post like this one or about about any brand serve no purpose other than just stirrin' the pot.
    And I doubt most of those "CARS" even have a tow rating or used by the masses for a tow vehicle.
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Nov 16, 2016
    My son works for a national used car dealer as a buyer. He agrees with where Ram is on the list.

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