Least reliable

[Joeychgo]

These 2006 models earned the highest and lowest Predicted Reliability Ratings, based on Consumer Report's 2005 reliability survey. Models marked with "(2005)" have been redesigned for 2006. Vehicles marked with an asterisk "*" indicate data is based on one model year only.


Least reliable
Vehicles listed in scoring order, starting with the worst score.

SMALL CARS: Chevrolet Cobalt*.

SPORTY CARS/
CONVERTIBLES/COUPES:
Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Ford Mustang (V6)*, Chevrolet Corvette*, Audi S4.

SEDANS: Jaguar S-Type, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-3, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 5 Series (V8), Audi A8, Chrysler 300 (V8)*, BMW 7 Series.

WAGONS: Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Volkswagen Passat (V6) (2005), Volvo V50*.

MINIVANS: Nissan Quest, Buick Terraza*, Chevrolet Uplander*, Pontiac Montana SV6*, Saturn Relay*.

SMALL SUVS: Saturn Vue (AWD), Hyundai Tucson*, Kia Sportage*.

MIDSIZED SUVS: Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne, Land Rover LR3*, Land Rover Range Rover*, Ford Explorer (2005), Mercury Mountaineer (2005), Jeep Grand Cherokee*, Ford Freestyle (AWD)*, Cadillac SRX, Volvo XC90, Chevrolet TrailBlazer (V8), GMC Envoy (V8), BMW X5 (V8).

LARGE SUVS: Infiniti QX56, Nissan Armada, Hummer H2, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition.

PICKUP TRUCKS: Nissan Titan, Chevrolet Colorado (4WD), GMC Canyon (4WD).

 

[JoeyLincolnMK8]

well i kind of figured Benzo will be up there with a lot of vechiles. ever since they merged with Chrysler all there cars will go down hill!

 

[captainalias]

i'VE NEVER UNDERSTOOD (oops sorry, caps was on) CR's reliability ratings. According to their rankings, the LS was pretty reliable, yet only earned an 'average' overall.

 

[Dutch]

well i kind of figured Benzo will be up there with a lot of vechiles. ever since they merged with Chrysler all there cars will go down hill!

Mercedes has worse quality than Chrysler/Dodge. THeir problem lies in the proliferation of computers and gadgets. It's a real problem for DC and is hurting Mercedes' sales. The mid-sized Chryslers and Dodges usually do very well in quality, and 300's low ranking is probably due in large part to the people who bought down for it having very high expectations. In other words, the guy who owned a Lexus LS400 and traded in for a Chrysler 300 is going to be more demanding than someone moving up from a Sebring or something.

 

[FreeFaller]

Somebody made a good point awhile ago when they said that the reliability ratings are usually fairly low for high-end cars since the owners are more likely to take the vehicle to the dealership for the smallest thing.

I kinda believe that point.

 

[GrayGhost1]

Somebody made a good point awhile ago when they said that the reliability ratings are usually fairly low for high-end cars since the owners are more likely to take the vehicle to the dealership for the smallest thing.

I kinda believe that point.

Well, there is no question that Lincoln has had it's fair share of problems. However, the majority of the problems are relatively easy repairs. I don't care which car you have they will have problems. IMHO, a dealership experience will sway your decision making when searching for another car.

Steve, I think you may be on to something there with your comment. Something I may overlook will not get overlooked by someone else.

 

[KD00LS]

Seems like all of the cars have a decent amount of power, that could have something to do with it.