Because existing sources of vehicle reliability information left much to be desired, in late 2005 I started conducting my own reliability research at TrueDelta.com. TrueDelta reports absolute stats like "trips to the shop" that make the differences between cars much clearer. Results are updated four times a year, so it's possible to provide reliability information on new models quickly. Also, any significant changes in a model's reliability become apparent quickly.
Thanks partly to the help of this forum and its owner, which I thoroughly appreciate, TrueDelta has already begun reporting results for some Chrysler models, including the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and (in November) the Patriot and Compass. We've just started collecting data on the 2007 Grand Cherokee, and other model years are close to the minimum needed to get started.
For all models and model years, more participants would be very helpful.
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, panel members will receive full access to the results for free.
For the details, and to sign up to help out:
Vehicle reliability research
Thanks partly to the help of this forum and its owner, which I thoroughly appreciate, TrueDelta has already begun reporting results for some Chrysler models, including the 2007 Jeep Wrangler and (in November) the Patriot and Compass. We've just started collecting data on the 2007 Grand Cherokee, and other model years are close to the minimum needed to get started.
For all models and model years, more participants would be very helpful.
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, panel members will receive full access to the results for free.
For the details, and to sign up to help out:
Vehicle reliability research