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2004 Lemon List

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by FaisalCorollaS, May 30, 2004.

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    FaisalCorollaS Guest

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    2004 Lemon List

    Got it from a TSX fan site.


    Faisal


    The 2004 Lemon List

    Thanks to the efforts of the Center for Auto Safety, we are able to provide you with the vehicle complaints on file with the National Highway for Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each year, thousands of Americans call their government to register complaints about their vehicles. The federal government collects this information but has never released it to the general public. The complaint index is based on a ratio of the number of complaints for each vehicle to the sales of that vehicle.

    MODEL COMPLAINT INDEX RATIO
    Subaru Impreza 27,952
    Infiniti I35 21,372
    Audi A4 18,943
    Ford Escape 14,441
    Ford Focus 13,346
    Acura RSX 11,657
    Pontiac Aztek 11,537
    Ford Excursion 10,277
    Mitsubishi Eclipse 9,691
    Jeep Liberty 9,450
    Chevrolet Corvette 9,214
    Chevrolet Blazer 7,938
    Suzuki Grand Vitara 7,385
    Volkswagen Passat 6,687
    Honda Insight 6,496
    Volkswagen Jetta 6,152
    Acura TL 6,058
    Suzuki Vitara 5,913
    Land Rover Freelander 5,589
    Audi A6 5,571
    Dodge Caravan 5,561
    Jeep Grand Cherokee 5,235
    Honda S2000 5,162
    GMC Yukon 5,094
    Dodge Neon 5,045
    FaisalCorollaS, May 30, 2004
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    FaisalCorollaS Guest

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    An interesting to note is that there are more Japanese cars in this list than Europeans. Although, the perception is usually the other way around.
    FaisalCorollaS, May 30, 2004
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    Lekz Guest

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    u gotta calculate the number of jap cars sold. Japs sell alot more cars witch mite make it seem like there are more lemons.
    Lekz, May 30, 2004
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    FaisalCorollaS Guest

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    The numbers actually state the number of complaints that led to a law suit for lemon law against a vehicle meaning the user tried to get rid of the car and get money back. Everyone knows very well that if there is anything called customer service, the European brands like BMW, VW( everyone knows about the legendary problems with VW Jetta and especially TDIs) and Audi know how to do that. They compensate the unhappy customers and address their issues leading to a happy resolution to the problem. Therefore, it never gets to the point where the customer wants to get rid of the car.
    FaisalCorollaS, May 30, 2004
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    blancokracker Guest

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    no toyotas :)
    blancokracker, May 31, 2004
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    Mike4831 C-Town Pimp

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    Well I counted more demostics, 12. 8 Japanesse. 5 Euro.
    Mike4831, May 31, 2004
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    If these are the number of complaints and not ratios I'd say the focus is doing damn good. I must of seen 13346 focuses last week alone, lol.
    97PrizmLsi, May 31, 2004
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    Lekz Guest

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    the s2000 has alot of tranny problems....which can all be fixed if u change to synthetic tranny fluid.
    Lekz, May 31, 2004
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    plus you gotta figure that there's more asian brands too. there's mitsubishi, toyota, honda, mazda, nissan and subaru (i think they're asian). germans really only have VW, BMW and mercedes-benz.
    93rollaracer, May 31, 2004
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    Corolla DX-R AE100

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    damnnnn... not a toyota on the list... i guess toyota owners are very happy w/ there cars...
    Corolla DX-R, May 31, 2004
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    damn acuras...
    dodolaje, May 31, 2004
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    FaisalCorollaS Guest

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    For my experience with my brand new Corolla S, Toyotas get only better with time especially after break in :)
    FaisalCorollaS, May 31, 2004
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    LowRolla Will work for turbo

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    toyota is known for reliability - this is no surprise :)
    LowRolla, May 31, 2004
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    I'm surprised about the Impreza. Then again, a fractured second gear and blown head gaskets wouldn't make me happy either.

    -Only one Mitsu and its not an EVO.
    -Lol Audi... We got a 2000 A6 trade in and with 30k the outer CV boots were already
    blown out.
    -No Saabs huh, We sure did get alot of complaints about the 9-3 Sport Sedans.
    -Almost half are American cars.
    Montana, May 31, 2004
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    And you know this, MAAAAN!!!
    TRD04, Jun 1, 2004
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