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The Most and Least Dependable Cars

By Insurance.com

Posted : 06/20/2006

Summary

A car is probably one of the worst investments you'll ever make. In terms of actual dollars returned, ownership is a helpless loss.

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A car is probably one of the worst investments you’ll ever make. In terms of actual dollars returned, ownership is a helpless loss. Nevertheless, a car is a necessity in most of our lives, so we should work to keep our vehicles as healthy as possible.

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It may help to know which makes consumers find most and least dependable. According to a 2003 JD Powers survey, here’s what car owners say were the most (and least) dependable cars:

 

Ten Most Dependable Cars

  1. Lexus
  2. Infiniti
  3. Buick
  4. Porsche
  5. Acura
  6. Toyota
  7. Cadillac
  8. Lincoln
  9. Honda
  10. Mercury

 

Ten Least Dependable Cars (starting with the least dependable)

  1. Kia
  2. Land Rover
  3. Daewoo
  4. Suzuki
  5. Volkswagen
  6. Isuzu
  7. Hyundai
  8. Mitsubishi
  9. Volvo
  10. Jeep

 

Please note that this description/explanation/information is intended only as a guideline.

 

Please note that this description/explanation is intended only as a guideline.

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