February 2, 2012: A few problems have shown up in Yaris forums, but Consumer Reports rates the Yaris “much better than average." Read Article

January 26, 2012: There’s little statistical data about the 911’s reliability history, but 911 owner forums point to a few problem areas. Read Article

January 19, 2012: Though it’s an “appealing car”, the A6’s “reliability is so-so at best, and replacement parts and repairs are expensive.” Read Article

January 12, 2012: The fifth-generation Jetta seems to be more reliable than its predecessor but a few of VW's well-known trouble spots are still showing up. Read Article

January 5, 2012: Slow sales means there's a certain amount of exclusivity that comes with a used Jaguar X-Type - but you have to put up with the car's finicky reliability. Read Article

December 22, 2011: Though fairly reliable, there are a “handful of issues” to look out for in a used Toyota Matrix. Read Article

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 17, 2011: The Ford Fusion is the only domestic mid-sized sedan to earn a “good bet” used vehicle recommendation from Consumer Reports. 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