By Bryan Wall
Product Test Journalist | Kaipūrongo Whakamātautau Hautaonga
We’ve recently completed a survey of 5,791 car owners to find out which cars are most reliable and satisfying to own, and which ones you should steer clear of.
If you’re considering a new vehicle, find out which models could be expensive lemons, and which may give you years of trouble-free motoring.
The least reliable cars in New Zealand
The two least reliable cars in our survey both sadly come from Ford – the Ford Escape and Ford Focus both scored lowest for reliability and satisfaction.
In the survey, we asked owners about any faults they’ve had with their cars and how satisfied they are with them. These two models had the most major and serious faults reported, and fewer satisfied owners when it came to ongoing maintenance and repairs.
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Find the best electric or hybrid vehicle with our buying guide and electric cars reviews. We've road-tested 50 current and 81 discontinued models.
