June 9, 2011: The Dodge Avenger isn’t highly regarded by Consumer Reports but Chris Chase suggests its problems are more annoying than serious. Read Article

June 2, 2011: Used Elements aren’t always cheap, but it’s hard to match this boxy vehicle’s combination of utility and reliability, says Chris Chase. It’s “trendy-looking” but “quite practical for moving cargo.” Read Article

May 26, 2011: Though there have been a few durability issues, the second-generation Prius has proven quite reliable, says Chris Chase. Read Article

May 19, 2011: Low resale values make a used XJ very affordable but ongoing maintenance can be expensive, says Chris Chase. Read Article

May 12, 2011: Used Mitsubishi Endeavors, after the 2005 model year, tend to be “solid vehicles in the reliability department,” reports Chris Chase. Read Article

May 5, 2011: Both the Versa sedan and hatchback “have held up quite well, reliability-wise,” says Chris Chase. Read Article

April 28, 2011: 2004 Nissan Maximas appear to be more trouble-prone than 2005-2008 models, reports Chris Chase. Read Article

April 21, 2011: The only car still offered with a rotary engine, the RX-8 sports car is a “high maintenance machine” with a so-so record of reliability, says Chris Chase. Read Article

April 14, 2011: With low resale values, a used Saab 9-3 is “a screaming-good used-car deal,” says Chris Chase. But there are reliability issues. Read Article

April 7, 2011: With only anecdotal evidence from owner forums available, judging the B-Series reliability record is difficult, says Chris Chase. Read Article

March 31, 2011: Chris Chase reports that used four-cylinder RAV4s are statistically more reliable than V6 models... Read Article

March 17, 2011: While Consumer Reports rates a used CR-V as a “good bet”, there are some problem areas to be aware of, says Chris Chase. Read Article

March 10, 2011: Though rated “average to below-average” by Consumer Reports, “few of the Chrysler 300’s problems are major in nature,” says Chris Chase. Read Article