December 15, 2011: The Mazda6's spotty reliability history is fairly troubling, but a “well cared-for one” would be a wise purchase. Read Article

December 8, 2011: An average car with an average reliability rating just about sums up Nissan’s compact sedan. Read Article

December 1, 2011: While S-Class powertrains are robust, known problem areas include leaky air suspensions, Active Body Control issues, and faulty instruments. Read Article

November 24, 2011: Problems with used Tiburons are relatively minor, says Chris Chase: the engines and transmissions are “pretty tough.” Read Article

November 10, 2011: “This Corolla deserves the solid reputation with which its name is associated,” says Chris Chase. Read Article

November 3, 2011: In terms of reliability, “there aren’t too many serious issues to look out for in the Astra,” says Chris Chase. Read Article

October 27, 2011: Despite a better than average reliability verdict from Consumer Reports, author Chris Chase urges caution when buying a used Pilot. Read Article

October 20, 2011: The Chevrolet Aveo, and its twin, the Pontiac Wave, have a long list of trouble spots, reports Chris Chase. Read Article

October 13, 2011: Successor to the less-than-reliable Grand Am, the G6 came with its own problems, some of them serious, says Chris Chase. Read Article

October 6, 2011: Despite its better-than-average reliability rating, a used Avalon has a few serious issues to watch for, says Chris Chase. Read Article

September 29, 2011: “The Rondo appears to be proving itself a reliable little do-it-all vehicle, earning an above-average rating from Consumer Reports,” says Chris Chase. Read Article

September 22, 2011: These fourth-generation Golf/Jetta models were sold as entry-level models at the same time as the fifth generation Golf and Jetta. Read Article

September 15, 2011: Low resale values make the Commander a good buy, but buyers should be aware of its many reliability issues. Read Article