

Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven Refresh including two new engines. Based on many reports for the 2011 and 2012, and some reports for the 2013 and 2014, potential common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.2014 |
Ford Fiesta | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven Refresh including two new engines. Based on many reports for the 2011 and 2012, and some reports for the 2013 and 2014, potential common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission. |
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29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 112100 miles driven First model year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.2011 |
Ford Fiesta | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 112100 miles driven First model year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission. |
Ford Fiesta Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Ford is one of the best when it comes to design and reliability. see full Ford Fiesta review |
Saturn AURA Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Saturn seems to have a better image than a lot of other mainstream brands. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Saturn has a reputation for not so good cards, but it has changed. I would highly recommend an Aura and will be looking at a Vue or Outlook to replace our current SUV when that time comes. see full Saturn AURA review |
Saturn AURA Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
GM on verge of bankruptcy. Saturn may be eliminated. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I have owned GM & Honda’s, My experience with the long term reliability of the Honda’s were impressive. I can’t say the same for GM. The General now says this car’s quality is up there with the best of them, only time will tell. see full Saturn AURA review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Overall, GM does not have as good a reputation as Honda or Toyota in terms of reliability, which is a major factor in my purchase decisions. I was largely willing to discount that concern on this purchase. see full Saturn AURA review |