I wanted more up-to-date auto reliability information that included actual repair rates. So in late 2005 I started conducting reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute repair rates that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so any significant changes in a model's reliability become apparent quickly.
We've had good participation by minivan owners, and decent participation by Pacifica owners. But more participants remain needed.
Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.
To encourage participation, participants receive full access to all results, not just those for the minivans and Pacifica, free of charge.
For the details, and to sign up to help out:
Car reliability research
We've had good participation by minivan owners, and decent participation by Pacifica owners. But more participants remain needed.
Participants simply report repairs the month after they occur on a one-page survey. When there are no repairs, they simply report an approximate odometer reading four times a year, at the end of each quarter.
To encourage participation, participants receive full access to all results, not just those for the minivans and Pacifica, free of charge.
For the details, and to sign up to help out:
Car reliability research