Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven2013 | Kia Optima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven | |||||
25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 115100 miles driven2006 | Dodge Charger | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 115100 miles driven |
Kia Optima Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Kia doesn't have the best reputation, though I get the sense that it's slowly improving. Speaking personally, I would have laughed at the idea of buying/leasing anything from Kia even three years ago. However, in that time, I've had two: a 2011 Kia Sportage EX and, now, a 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited. The mediocre brand image is a unfortunate, because if you slapped another make's emblem on this car, people would probably be absolutely gushing over it. As I said, I don't think their image is improving, though. see full Kia Optima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
poor trade in value but intend to keep long time due to great warranty; Kia discounting cars in USA to gain brand penetration; much better priced here than in Europe for the same car. see full Kia Optima review |
Dodge Charger Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Its an American brand see full Dodge Charger review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
My parents have owned a 1968 plymouth sport fury, a 1994 dodge caravan and a 2003 ram 1500. All three were very good vehicles and never gave us any trouble. I trust the chrysler products because i have never been let down by one. see full Dodge Charger review |
Dodge Charger Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Dodge makes a great product, but when something goes wrong, they need to remember that customer satisfaction is what leads to repeat business. see full Dodge Charger review |