Available as a 4-door sedan or 5-door wagon. The model received a facelift in 1997. Early pre-facelift models (1997) had problematic wiring harnesses which...

Early four-cylinder models up to 2002 used the M111 engine which are long-lasting and reliable. Later models used the M271 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine which...

Four-cylinder petrol engines (M271) use a single row timing chain that can stretch and ultimately cause major engine damage. These can need replacing at...

Many owners love their Mini but they can be expensive to run and have some serious common problems. The CVT transmissions are not at all reliable and should...

An underrated car that is generally very reliable and compares favourably to Commodores and Falcons. Some common issues which are fairly minor such as...

By all reports a very reliable model with no major common problems at all. All engines use a timing belt that requires replacement every 110,000 km. Image...

This model has above average reports of reliability. There were some problems with very early models catching fire due to a fuel leak, and some reports of...

Suspension parts wear out. Interior can be noisy, and parts rattle. Timing belts need regular replacement. Image credit: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia...

Build quality can be poor. No shortage of common problems. Parts and servicing can be expensive. Image credit: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0...

Build quality can be poor. No shortage of common problems, including electrical problems and general fit and finish. Automatic transmissions can be...

These models have a good reuptation for longevity and reliability. WRX models may have lead a hard life and have been modified or raced. Some reports of head...

An under-rated car that most owners seem to love. Some issues with CVT transmissions with isolated reports of total failure requiring replacement, and also...

By all reports a very reliable model with no major common problems. Some reports of brake and gearbox issues, but these are not common. Engines use timing...

Basic but reliable transport. Engines have a timing chain that does not require regular replacement. Image credit: OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia...

Like most Toyotas, the Echo has proved to be reliable with no common mechanical problems. Common owner complaints are only heavy steering and blind spots. All...

The Prius and hybrid engine have proven to be reliable but not without problems like any other vehicle. If something does go wrong it can be expensive to...

The Yaris is a reliable vehicle with no common mechanical problems. Some owners dislike the electronic throttle as it makes it hard to maintain speed and...

Engine mounts are a regular fail item. Turbo models can suffer problems with oil feed to the turbocharger. Some models fitted with variable valve timing that...

Many reports of unreliability due to electrical issues, and some reports of automatic transmission problems, particularly on later models with the Ford...

Generally, fairly reliable but electrical problems are common. Automatic transmissions can be unreliable and require expensive replacement. Engine uses a...