said by Rifleman :

I don't trust those charts as they should take the info when the car is a few years old. Impossible for new cars I know.
I usually go by used prices in the local auto trader. Most expensive is always toyota, honda,

These charts help you compare our Predicted Reliability Ratings for 2008 models within the same category. To create them, we calculate an overall reliability score for each of the three newest model years (2005, 2006, and 2007) provided the vehicle hasn't changed significantly in that time. Three-year data are a good predictor since most new models for this year are essentially the same as earlier models. Extra weight is given to some components, including the engine (major problems), cooling, transmission (major problems), and drive system. Each overall reliability score is compared with the average of all vehicles in our survey for that model year. The yearly differences are combined to give the Predicted Reliability score shown as percent. This overall average is the zero line in the charts. The bars represent the percentage by which each model was better or worse than the average.

said by dirtyjeffer :

i wasn't pulling a fast one, i simply did a quick search and posted the number of recalls issued...that's why i did it again and separated the light recalls from standard ones on my next post...my point still stands, they are all fairly equal.

said by dirtyjeffer :

heads up...car makers make very little of what is in their cars...almost everything is made by someone else...so using your logic, if you think Ford cars are crappy, don't blame Ford, all they make is the engine.

said by NHTSA :

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

said by 3SGTE :

Nine of the results listed are AFTERMARKET LIGHTS, lights produced by other manufacturers as accessories for the vehicle.

said by cjski :

Well they did the inspection and said that the o-ring was fine

In the meantime, I picked up all the parts to fix the other items listed (including wheel bearings), which will save me $600 in labor...but I may need help with somee info.

said by dirtyjeffer :

sure do:

»www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/probl···arch.cfm
research the number of recalls on the following cars at the NHTSA website for a 2002 model Ford Focus, Honda Civic, Chevy Cavalier, VW Jetta and Toyota Corolla (as all of these cars are now 5 years old and all compete directly against each other).

what you will find is this:

Chevy Cavalier: 2 recalls
Toyota Corolla: 2 recalls
Ford Focus: 4 recalls
VW Jetta: 6 recalls
Honda Civic: 12 recalls

said by markwp2001 :

Data collected by Consumer Reports indicates that Hondas are more reliable than Fords, Chevrolets, or most other makes for that matter. Do you have data that indicates otherwise?

said by the_doctor :

From NHTSA website

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HONDA / CIVIC 2006-2007
Recall Number: 07V399000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
Notes:
HONDA RECALL NO. Q56. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

said by dirtyjeffer :

why, because Honda told you that?...honda's aren't any more reliable than a chevy or ford...creative marketing has "sold the public" on their perceived quality...in the end, they are just another cheap car, made by the same kinds of people and robots that make the ford's and chevy's out there, all put together with parts from the lowest bidder.

said by genius1 :

were you racing it? I mean honestly if you were the tranny went out then it really isn't Ford's responsibility to replace it. It's a consumer car, not a 'race car'.

said by cjski :

I thought Hondas were supposed to be reliable? That's why I bought this car, because I use my car for work! (80,000 miles in 1.5 yrs)

said by Warzau :

Actually not really the best is Helm the ones the professionals use. If you are going to be working on your car alot invest in it.

»www.helminc.com/helm/Result.asp?···TTRM8TW6

said by the_doctor :

From NHTSA website

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HONDA / CIVIC 2006-2007
Recall Number: 07V399000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING...

said by CylonRed :

And the key to the statement is - limited...

said by CylonRed :

And Chrysler gave us the finger when we inquired about our vans tranny when it died without warning (30 year30K mile only - no exceptions). Sorry - it is still the exception in my and people I knows experience...

said by CylonRed :

One car with problems does not mean they are unreliable. Note, however, that Honda at least fixed something technically out of warranty and for me that is a huger difference when compared to some other car companies.