Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 | Mazda Mazda6 | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
59 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven | |||||
35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven2015 | Mazda Mazda6 | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
35 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 44100 miles driven | |||||
40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system. 2014 |
Mazda Mazda6 | [?] | see reported repairs | ||
40 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven Redesigned for this model year. Past common problems with door weatherstripping, infotainment system. |
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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 |
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 |
Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Mazda tied with Subaru for second place in 2013 Consumer Reports Best Car Brands, behind Lexus. Great driving a car brand not everyone has but is still known for quality and a great driving experience. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Well screwed together - quality see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
Mazda Mazda6 Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
the previous model of mazda6 was looking like 10 years older than camry, altima or accord, it was smaller too, mazda never was something bigger than marginal car producer under the ford management see full Mazda Mazda6 review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Considered low-mid class and low resale values. see full Mazda Mazda6 review |