Has your car been reliable? (2013 Edition)

[maxtdi]

2008.5 TSI MKV

DSG Mechatronic Recall - 28K ($8.5K Warranty FYI)
DSG Reflash - 32K
Intake Manifold - 70K (Havent replaced yet)
Coil Pack Malfunction (#2 and #4) - 35K
Subframe Clunk - 28K
Clock Spring Failure - 60K
CBFA Combi Valve Leak (Intermittent) - 40K
Water Pump - 34K (Warranty)
Misfires at Startup - every now and then when its hot
DV Failure - 34K (Stage 1)
TPMS Failure - 52K (Didn't bother replacing)
Valvetrain Cover Leak - Has died down more after K04 removal
Turbo Replaced under previous owner - 19K
Door Speaker Failure - 68K
Ridiculous interior rattles in winter
Valve Cleaning (Coming soon)

I think I got them all, I'll add more when I look at my list at home.

VW FTW

I have had

4 recalls
1 For diesel fuel line leaking - Fixed
2 DSG Reflash - Fixed
3 For new nozzle - Refused
4 for new stickers - refused

3 Real issues
1. Incredibly annoying buzz due to loose heat-shield underneath the car, still buzzes once in a while but not bad. -20k miles
2. 02 sensor died causing CEL -25k miles
3. RCD 510 white screen of death at 10k.

This car isn't exactly the most reliable vehicle .... Not even 2 years old and just hit 30k miles.

My best guy friend has a Prius with 110k miles, not a single unscheduled visit.
Grandpas Toyota camry with 30k miles and 8 years old.. not a single visit
Uncles Lexus - 0 issues at 50k miles...

 

[Gunkata]

must buy honda.

 

[grambles423]

VW FTW

I have had

4 recalls
1 For diesel fuel line leaking - Fixed
2 DSG Reflash - Fixed
3 For new nozzle - Refused
4 for new stickers - refused

3 Real issues
1. Incredibly annoying buzz due to loose heat-shield underneath the car, still buzzes once in a while but not bad. -20k miles
2. 02 sensor died causing CEL -25k miles
3. RCD 510 white screen of death at 10k.

This car isn't exactly the most reliable vehicle .... Not even 2 years old and just hit 30k miles.

My best guy friend has a Prius with 110k miles, not a single unscheduled visit.
Grandpas Toyota camry with 30k miles and 8 years old.. not a single visit
Uncles Lexus - 0 issues at 50k miles...

Same.
130K Civic LX. Nothing
170K Prius (Father's) Nothing but a headlight bulb
200K Ford Ranger. Nothing
210K Ford Contour. Fuel Pump replacement.
230K (Still going) Wife's Camry. NOTHING. And she treats it like dirt.

I'll say it again. This will be my first AND last Volkswagen

 

[Charlie Sheen]

My point exactly.

It'll top 20ish down here every now and then. but a consistent mid 30s in the morning.

I didn't notice any excessive rattles and we top -40 several times in January.

 

[grambles423]

Oh:

Wastegate Rattle Clip. 70K when I put my IHI back on.
EDIT: Rear Washer Nozzle Leak - Continual

 

[grambles423]

I didn't notice any excessive rattles and we top -40 several times in January.

8100miles? Congrats, you car is acting like a new car.

 

[riolo121]

2010 GTI i got it with 9000 miles ..APR Flash .went stage 1 at around 15000...stage 2 around 22000 miles....the rear main seal went at around 33000 miles...

 

[RacingManiac]

Whats consider major? I am not voting yet...

I've had parts needed replacing(general known failure point, manifold, waterpump, coil pack). Nothing car crippling but all require dealer visit. And all done under warranty.

I am at 35,9xx now and aside from those nothing had gone terribly wrong(fingers crossed). Tuned to stage 1 since 3k.

 

[Charlie Sheen]

8100miles? Congrats, you car is acting like a new car.

You're funny :wub:

I had 2x MK5 GTI. A 2007 (crashed @ 40Kmiles) and a 2009 (54Kmiles)

 

[maxtdi]

Whats consider major? I am not voting yet...

I've had parts needed replacing(general known failure point, manifold, waterpump, coil pack). Nothing car crippling but all require dealer visit. And all done under warranty.

I am at 35,9xx now and aside from those nothing had gone terribly wrong(fingers crossed). Tuned to stage 1 since 3k.

Manifold and waterpump are huge issues.

My crown vic is on it's original water pump with 310k miles... those parts shouldn't fail.

 

[AF-MKVI]

2011 GTI, origional owner, mods in sig.. stage 1 at 5,000 and 2 at 10,000. Currently at 50,000.

Only issue was A/C line blew at 22,000, right at the hose the TSB said it would. VW fixed with no issues since. No other parts replaced other than normal maintenance items. Oil changed every 5,000 and DSG every 25,000... cheap peace of mind.

 

[grambles423]

You're funny :wub:

I had 2x MK5 GTI. A 2007 (crashed @ 40Kmiles) and a 2009 (54Kmiles)

Then I have a dud. I'm not saying its rattle city, but its certainly excessive. Dashboard console, headliner, passenger door liner, tailgate, and driver side a pillar

 

[XGC75]

Alright I posted the poll and updated the OP with more detail about what constitutes a major repair.

 

[Tk_mkv1]

got my water pump replaced at 9,800 miles covered under warranty, no other problems since at 18k knock on wood. no mods regarding the engine..........yet

 

[Rotaryknight]

2011 45k miles about half with K04. Taken to track and autox events. No problems except driving too fast.