The Relaibility History table is comprised from readers' questionaires



What the trouble spots include

Engine: Pistons, rings, valves, block, heads, bearings, camshafts, gaskets, supercharger, turbocharger, cam belts and chains, accessory belts, oil pump.

Cooling: Radiator, heater core, water pump, thermostat, hoses, intercooler, plumbing.

Transmission: Transaxle, gear selector and linkage, coolers and lines. (Note: We no longer provide separate data for manual transmissions and clutches since we usually receive an insufficient number of survey responses for these items.)

Drive system: (except transmission) Drive joints, drive axle(s), differential, wheel bearings, driveshaft, four-wheel-drive components, traction control, stability control.

Fuel: Fuel injection, computer and sensors, fuel pump, tank, emissions controls, "check engine" light.

Ignition: Spark plugs, coil, distributor, electronic ignition, sensors and modules, timing.

Electrical: Starter, alternator, battery, horn, gauges, wiper motor, wiring, lights.

Air conditioning: Compressor, condenser, evaporator, expansion valves, hoses, dryer, fans, electronics.

Suspension: Linkage, power-steering gear, pump, coolers and lines, alignment and balance, springs and torsion bars, ball joints, bushings, shocks and struts, electronic or air suspension.

Brakes: Hydraulic system, linings, rotors and drums, power boost, antilock system, parking brake and linkage.

Exhaust: Manifold, muffler, catalytic converter, pipes.

Paint/trim/rust: Fading, discoloring, chalking, peeling, cracking, loose trim, moldings, rust.

Body integrity: Seals, weather stripping, air and water leaks, wind noise, rattles and squeaks.

Power equipment: Power mirrors, sunroof, windows, doors and lift gates, central locks, cruise-control switches, power and memory for seat position, heated seats, keyless entry, audio system, navigational system, rear entertainment system.

Body hardware: Manual mirrors, sunroof, locks and latches, seat mechanisms, safety belts, glass defect.

 

im so glad i have an 05'

 

ME TOO

 

Very accurate in my opinion.

I've owned a TL of EACH generation

 

Great find, DMZ! Imaginary rep points for you.

Woohoo! I'm so glad I have an '04! That body integrity rating is a little concerning, but I haven't had any issues in that regard. Note how the tranny rating has improved...maybe Honda/Acura doesn't have to go to GM to get a bulletproof tranny after all.

 

i have a question... how do they know if the tranyy in the 3G will be any good. Correct me if im wrong but didn't people encounter tranny problems in the 2G when they had a good amount of miles on the car.. will there be tranny issues in the 3G when people start accumulating more miles. ???? hope not

 

hhhmmm,
i sent in my consumer reports new car survey, and couldn't help but think (while i was filling it out) i was shooting myself in the foot if i ever needed to sell my '04

 

I wish CR had tested the Navi model with the Michelins. It would be interesting to see if there were differences in the cornering and stopping.

 

Uh, later models will always be more reliable..including the transmission guys....You just don't want to see solid white or blacks on later models eg. 04/05...that is a sign of future trouble.

Oh, and by the way...heheh....Always post positives about your car to consumer reports...it helps your resale value....hehehe...just a trick.