sunroof drains, water leak from sunroof or from convertible top
6
PCV oil trap
5
A/C recharge (no parts replaced)
5
bulb: headlight
5
coolant reservoir / expansion tank
4
A/C compressor
4
alternator
4
water leak from windshield or other window (not sunroof)
3
cam seal / plug
3
coil spring
3
control arm / tension strut / thrust arm / lateral link
3
damper / shock absorber
3
motor mount
3
starter
3
wiring or electrical connector for airbag or seat belt
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
Chart is based on 199 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers.
Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars.
We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.