Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars | ||
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven Redesigned for this model year.2013 |
Nissan Altima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven Redesigned for this model year. |
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31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven2010 | Nissan Altima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
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25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven2008 | Nissan Altima | Join or sign in to view | see reported repairs | ||
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven |
Kia Sedona Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
There aren't any strong reasons not to buy the Sedona. Yet when a friend recently bought a minivan his wife wouldn't even look at the Kia. Why not? Because it's a Kia. Some bases for this prejudice remain. Past Sedonas haven't been nearly as reliable as a Sienna or an Odyssey. Plus many Kia dealers have been with the company since its less illustrious days. Their showrooms can be small and shabby (though some newer ones are anything but), and they developed a culture that focused on buyers most other auto makers would not loan money to. I recently stopped into a Kia dealer to research how the seats operate in a lower level Sedona--and was kicked out. I'd folded and unfolded the seats a couple of times, and was in the driver seat when the sales manager informed me: "We're going to be showing this van soon, and can't have you slamming stuff around in here. So I'm going to have to ask you to leave." I've been visiting car dealers to gather information for my reviews for over 15 years. The great majority have been very helpful. This is the first time I've been bounced from one. Maybe the manager didn't have faith that the seat mechanisms could withstand a couple of folding and unfolding cycles? Whatever the manager's motivation--I still can't believe it happened--that dealer isn't doing much to improve Kia's image. see full Kia Sedona review |
Kia Sedona Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It says "Kia" on it, and people still think that Kia means "unreliable" - Wife and I love driving the thing. see full Kia Sedona review |
2006 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Sedona and Kia have a reputation for low cost but also low brand image for quality. I think they have made great strides on the quality side and in improving the overall designs in the latest models see full Kia Sedona review |
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
This is a great car, very comfortable to drive, great on the highway. Fuel econoby SUPERB! see full Nissan Altima review |
2013 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home! see full Nissan Altima review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them. see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Dependable,reliable,comfortable see full Nissan Altima review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Japaneese Quality see full Nissan Altima review |
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2015 | 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD |
Nissan frequently uses cheap parts and don't really want to stand by their products. They used to make good reliable cars, but not so much anymore. see full Nissan Altima review |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Well respected. see full Nissan Altima review |