#174: 2018 Auto Reliability Results

This week's episode is all about reliability! Each year, Consumer Reports surveys its members about their vehicles to find out how their cars are performing in day to day, real world use. From major engine issues to frustrating infotainment problems, data is collected to find out how vehicles perform over the years. Once we crunch the numbers, we are able to determine which cars and brands are running smoothly, or giving owners constant issues. We go over some of the worst performing cars in our survey, and answer viewer questions about reliability issues they are currently experiencing. Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at [email protected] to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 For our full reliability coverage, visit CR.org/reliability SHOW NOTES -------------------------------- :30 - How we compile our reliability data 4:50 - least reliable new cars 9:35 - Tesla Model S reliability 16:50 - Question #1: Reliable vehicle for towing & family 20:10 - Question #2: Replacement for Toyota Camry Hybrid Honda Clarity Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/e0bUhEmXgNo Cadillac ATS Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/_WzeCnXgUn4 Tesla Model X Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/7GhvTUDuEds Honda Odyssey Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/ViCmxjDDLIM Tesla Model S Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/t9cT_mIff-Q Tesla Model 3 Quick Drive: https://youtu.be/S0VlwLRJFAo