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 |
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 |
Volkswagen Passat Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
well know mark see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Solid brand reputation, reliable and solid feeling. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual AWD |
Excellent German car, cheaper than the others, but still drive comparable see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2004 | 4dr Wagon 270-horsepower 4.0L W8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good, popular car. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
Volkswagen Passat Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2002 | 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
recall recall recall see full Volkswagen Passat review |