Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 | Ford Explorer | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven |
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
A best buy for several years, several consumer mags see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It has gotten good reviews. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The Malibu received several car of the year awards for this model year and that influenced our decision. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 217-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have been a Chevy lover all my life. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
Chevrolet Malibu Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Chevy does not have a strong identity in the market due to many duds over the years. Hopefully that will change. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
On 18% of Chevy owners have a degree; no snob appeal at all but it is a very economical car to drive and looks great! see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
This is a issue which GM seems to be working on. But the negative aspect is very present in conversations. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The overall reputation of the parent brand is poor, affecting resale value. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Unfortunately, this car is a GM! GM has not been known to make good cars. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
2004 | 4dr Hatch 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GM known for certain reliability issues on the Malibu. see full Chevrolet Malibu review |
Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2004 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Lots of them on the road. see full Ford Explorer review |
2004 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Ford may not be perfect, but they are still solid. see full Ford Explorer review |
Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Fords do not have the same reputation for quality as imports. see full Ford Explorer review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD |
Ford is not considered a premium brand. see full Ford Explorer review |