August 5, 2010: Based on the Toyota 4Runner, the Lexus GX 470 has had issues with a clunky driveshaft, leaky radiator, and burnt out turn signal bulbs, but is still rated above average by Consumer Reports, says Contributing Editor... Read Article

July 29, 2010: A twin to the Ford Ranger, the compact Mazda B-Series pickup has changed little in the past 12 years. The two-wheel drive (RWD) model with a manual transmission is the most statistically reliable, reports Contribu... Read Article

July 22, 2010: The Subaru Forester’s reliability has been spotty, the most serious problem being head gasket troubles with the non-turbocharged 2.5-litre engine, reports Contributing Editor Chris Chase. Foresters were also avail... Read Article

July 8, 2010: A full-size rear-wheel drive sedan, the G8 was imported from Australia. Problems have been few so far, but Contributing Editor Chris Chase notes that there have been a couple of Technical Service Bulletins about t... Read Article

June 24, 2010: Based on the compact GM pickups, the Hummer H3’s butch looks hold a certain appeal to some characters but its reliability record is "worse than average" according to Consumer Reports. Read Article

June 17, 2010: Though it was one of the best cars to come out of a General Motors division in some time, the first-generation CTS "hasn't held up terribly well, reliability-wise," says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Read Article

June 3, 2010: As it’s based on the Nissan Armada/Titan truck platform, the luxurious Infiniti QX56 has similar problem areas, writes Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. These include troublesome brake rotors, differential probl... Read Article

May 27, 2010: For A-to-B transportation, a used Cobalt actually doesn't look like a bad choice, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Problem areas to look out for include the brakes, suspension, and in manual transmission car... Read Article

May 13, 2010: Though it has earned an above-average used vehicle reliability rating from Consumer Reports, the Kia Sportage has a few reliability issues to look out for, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. Still, it’s much m... Read Article

May 6, 2010: "There's no doubt that the CLK is a lovely car: it looks expensive and is a nice driver, but its typical Mercedes reliability concerns are a turn-off, though, particularly in out-of-warranty models," says Contribut... Read Article

April 22, 2010: Fourth-generation Toyota 4Runners are built to take the abuse of off-roading and V8 models are good for towing, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase. But there are some reliability issues to look out for, he warn... Read Article

April 15, 2010: Hyundai sold its Entourage minivan in Canada for only three model years before discontinuing it. Though roomy, well-equipped and powerful, the Entourage had a number of reliability issues that buyers should be awar... Read Article

April 8, 2010: Though the VW Touareg is "a rare SUV that combines satisfying on-road performance and off-road ability," its poor record of reliability may prove expensive if there’s no warranty left, says Contributing Editor, Chr... Read Article