The most reliable family SUVs (SUV - Crossovers) according to "AvtoTachki". And the ones that break the most
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Of the new cars leaving European showrooms, as many as 37 percent are SUVs. These types of models are also becoming more and more popular in the aftermarket. Here are the cars that Brits say are the least troublesome after a few years, as well as the ones that break down the most.
Reliability is one of the most important factors that we focus on when choosing a car. And how to protect confidence in a new car in a short time? Na this question answers the rating, ready for the British What Car?. It is written on the basis of a story brought to the middle of the day by the reader. The survey, which was completed by 18 thousand people, car owners asked irregularities that have passed over the past 12 months, as well as the standing and timing of their repair. Based on all these factors for each model, an indicator was compiled, expressed as a percentage. The higher it is, the better it is. Here are the results.
1. Toyota RAV4 (2013-2019): 99,5 percent
Only 3 percent of the surveyed users of this model experienced a car malfunction. The problems with the RAV4 were related to non-engine electrical. All cases were fixed under warranty, and everything took less than a week.
2. Honda CR-V (2012-2018): 98,7%
Problems with the Japanese SUV were reported by 11 percent. interviewed the owners of this car. This is a good result, but it only concerned gasoline-powered vehicles. Among diesel owners, 27% reported a malfunction. examined. Regardless of the engine variant, the brakes, gearbox and clutch most often failed. In the case of diesels, there were also engine failures. However, all cars were repaired under warranty.
3. Volvo XC60 (from 2017): 97,7%
Among the Volvo XC60 owners surveyed, 10% reported a car malfunction in the past year. This is great news for the Poles, because this car is one of the most popular SUVs in our country. British users of the XC60 most often complained about defects related to the engine, non-drive electrics and exhaust system.
4. Mazda CX-5 (since 2017): 97,1%.
7 percent within a year. users of petrol versions and 18 percent. the diesels had a problem with their CX-5. The attractive-looking model most often had problems with the body, gearbox and interior equipment. All vehicles were in good condition despite the defect and were repaired free of charge under warranty.
5. Audi Q5 (2008-2017): 96,3%
Time for the first German car on the list. The previous generation Q5 proved to be very resistant to the passage of time. 16% reported a problem with their car in the past year. questioned the owners of Audi. Most often they concerned the electronics of the engine, gearbox, interior equipment and steering.
6. Skoda Kodiaq (since 2016): 95,9%.
Defects were reported by 12 percent. users of this model, interviewed "What car?". Typically, internal equipment and electrical equipment not related to the engine failed. A small percentage of drivers also complained about problems with the battery, body or brakes. All cars were serviceable despite the malfunction, but in half of the cases it took more than 7 days from the moment the malfunction was reported to the repair. Most repaired under warranty. Those who had to cover the cost of repairs paid between £301 and £500, or between £1400 and £2500. zloty.
7. Subaru Forester (2013 – 2019); 95,6 percent
The least popular Japanese brand in our country has its own stalwart supporters who remember the Impreza's success in the WRC rally and trust Subaru's all-wheel drive system. As it turned out, the Japanese can also build a completely trouble-free car. Among the surveyed owners of Forester 15 percent. mentioned glitches. They concerned the air conditioner, battery and electrics not related to the engine. Despite the breakdown, all cars were in working order, but warranty repairs in many cases took more than a week.
9. Audi Q5 (since 2017): 95,4%
According to the British, Q5 is a perfect example of the fact that new is not always better than the old. At least in terms of fault tolerance. The current version of the brainchild of Audi has achieved a worse result than the previous one. 26% reported problems with their car in the past year. owners who filled out the “What car?” questionnaire. Most of the problems concerned non-essential items of internal equipment and electrics, not related to the engine. There were also problems with the braking system.
9. Ford Kuga (2013-2019): 95,4%
The American-brand SUV, which is pleasant to drive, also turns out to be quite decent in terms of reliability. 18% reported problems with the car. Kugi owners. These were usually electrical problems not related to the engine, but there were also electrical problems related to the battery, transmission, brake and engine. All cars, despite the defect, were in good order, and the repair lasted no more than a day. More than half of the problems were fixed under warranty. Those who were unlucky paid from 51 to 750 pounds, or from 0,2 to 3,7 thousand pounds. zloty.
10. Volvo XC60 (2008-2017): 95,3%
The Swedish brand is known for its high safety standards. In the case of the XC60, reliability also went hand in hand, as evidenced by the presence of two generations of this model in the top ten in the UK rankings. 17 percent reported malfunctions in the past year. users of the previous generation of this vehicle. Usually they concerned the body, the electrics of the engine and the exhaust system. A small part of the problems concerned the fuel system, air conditioning, brakes, as well as the engine and related electrics. The vast majority of repairs took no more than 1 day, and half were repaired under warranty. Other XC60 owners have paid up to £1500 or £7400. zloty. Well, striving for premium comes at a cost.
And which models ended up on the opposite side of the "Which car" table? The last place went to the Nissan X-Trail (since 2014) with a rating of 77,1%. Ford Edge (80,7%) and Land Rover Discovery Sport (81,9%) performed slightly better.
The results of a study conducted by What Car? they certainly make you think. Japanese cars dominate here, but Swedish Volvo's ratings are admirable. This time the Germans fail. There is no room for BMW or Mercedes models on the list. A surprise could be the Ford Kuga, which has proven itself well, contrary to the popular opinion of Polish drivers about this brand. Of course, “What car?” can be accused of not being supported by reliable data. However, it should be remembered that the ADAC list is also not complete, as it only includes those malfunctions that immobilized the car. The British can only take the gentleman's word for it.
