Experts from the German automobile club ADAC analyzed 2.6 million faults in 500 thousand vehicles. As a result, a list of models appeared that require visits to a car service more often than others.
It was these machines that entered our today's Top 10 most unreliable cars of 2013... Of course, the opinion of German experts may seem somewhat controversial. Especially when you consider that the study did not participate in many models in abundance presented on the roads of Russia.
10. Ford Mondeo
The specialists drew attention to malfunctions in the fuel supply system and a number of problems with electronics. For the Russian consumer, the low ground clearance of this car can turn into a headache. At the same time, according to the English edition "What Car?", Mondeo was recognized as the best family car.
9. Volkswagen Eos
This model has been produced for more than six years, and during this time malfunctions in the automatic transmission and unreliable operation of the car electronics were identified. It is curious that, according to the same ADAC, another model of the concern, Volkswagen Fox, won the palm, but did not appear in rating of the most reliable cars TUV.
8. Seat Ibiza / Cordoba
The Spanish manufacturer SEAT S.A has been producing this model since 1984. And again, the opinion of ADAC experts is at odds with the British. The Seat Ibiza / Cordoba has been included in the UK's Top 100 Most Reliable Car of the Decade. ADAC, on the other hand, celebrates the vagaries of electronics and points to the high cost of repairs and spare parts.
7. Peugeot 308
Since 2007, this car has replaced its predecessor Peugeot 307. In 2010, SKD assembly of cars equipped with a 120-horsepower engine and a suspension specially adapted for Russian roads began in Kaluga. The weak point is the electronics and suspension.
6. Hyundai i30
Despite the fact that this model has the same platform with KIA Cee`d, the crash test results and reliability are inferior to Cee`d. Since 2012, the second version of the i30 has been released. For the Russian consumer, an important fact is the presence of 16-inch rims and a clearance of 150 mm.
5. Hyundai i20
Having come to replace the Getz model in most countries, the i 20 raises complaints about the operation of the electric power steering and automatic transmission. The peculiarities of tuning the car's suspension do not always leave a positive impression when driving on Russian roads.
4. Fiat Punto
The most common failures are in the engine cooling system. The operation of the air conditioning system of the car also raises complaints. Despite this, the car managed to win the Golden Steering Wheel and Best Compact awards in Germany. According to the results of the EuroNCAP safety tests, the car received the highest rating.
3. Honda Jazz (Fit)
As a result of the analysis of statistical data, ADAC specialists drew attention to the unreliability of the car's electrical equipment. It is curious that the car is very popular in Japan: in 2009 this model received the title of "Japanese car of the decade", and before that it was twice recognized as "Car of the Year".
2. Chevrolet Matiz
There is a very high probability of damage to the short-travel suspension of this car if the wheel hits, even in a small hole on the road, which are not at all uncommon on our roads. Also, there have been cases of deformation of the brake pads in winter vehicle operation.
1. Smart Fortwo
AND the most unreliable car ADAC experts have recognized the subcompact Smart Fortwo.The lion's share of the problems with this model is associated with the operation of electronics. The high cost of spare parts and service was also noted by specialists from ADAC.