Consumer Reports Picks The Most And Least Reliable Sports Cars - Where Is Yours On The List?

Its obviously not enough of a volume make to be considered for the list - but my 2014 Aston Martin DB9 is a complete piece of junk. Not "lemon law" junk mind you - but so grating and annoying that it should make any of you out there who desire an exotic car too just stick with a 911.

Its still under warranty - but its completely junky. Anybody have a Ferrari and care to comment? I assume since Lambo's are basically Audi's they will be reasonably reliable.

So what specifically is unreliable about your DB9? Before you answer let me be clear on my version of what the term "reliability" means. To me reliability means that something either does or does not work. For example on a car one aspect of reliability is this. Does the car start, due the brakes work, does the transmission work, has anything come loose, are their electrical problems, are there a lot of engine leaks, does it the engine overheat, I'm I needing to take the car in to get fixed constantly, are there a lot of warranty issues etc.
What I do not consider a reliability issue is how well or not well an infotainment system works or the transmission works but the quality of the transmission is jumpy or jerky. Perhaps this is the old age Italian threshold version of reliability(you can add rust if you like)but in my mind most cars today work and function, some better than others. So what's going on with the DB9?

The basic things that people expect to consistently work, don't.

The turn signals quit, the power seats quit, the convertible top got stuck. It occasionally won't start.

The nav system and the stereo work fine - to answer your question, wise guy.

The stuff that always should work, simply doesn't.

I am assuming someone who has the wherewithal to own a DB9, understands the difference between 'reliability' and 'functionality'...

No one with a brain listens to Consumer Reports for automotive information. To them, a disadvantageous placement of a Big Gulp holder is as catastrophic as a transmission failure.

That said, I am delighted to see the Subaru turds lose.

Yes completely free from advertising and bias....consumer reports must be terrible. As opposed to when Car and Driver complain about a cup holder placement. Consumer reports may be boring....but the info about reliability (whether you like it or not) is pretty accurate.

Consumer Reports is garbage, in this I agree with you @MDarringer. CR is for people ignorant and uneducated that cannot purchase a car based on their own research. Funny to see the AUDI and PORSCHE on the reliable list while the SUBARU and SCION are on the unreliable list. I guess all the BS about some brands being "bullet proof" is just that, BS. I could tell you about my issues with my LS but lets not go there, the TM fans might get offended, LoL!

@MDarringer...since you seem to know the sort of information Consumer Reports shares, then I assume you must listen to them...which makes you brainless...I get it now. Thanks!

YOU ARE...damned iPad!!!

18 months after taking deliver of a special ordered Boxster S, and I haven't been back to the dealer yet. Everything works perfect and no recalls or service bulletins (yet!) Can't say that about the other cars I've ordered.

I only purchase vehicles that have established reliability, along with safety, efficiency, and overall performance criteria. I have no desire to deal with unnecessary car problems. Reliability also guarantees the value and resale.

Well you have 5 great choices on the list (if you believe CR), I would personally go with the PORSCHEs or AUDI but it depends on your budget. You are missing "safety" with "reliability", I guess you need to stay away from TOYOTAs, they might kill you as you can see by the number of recalls.