Honda Problems
No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Honda reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.
What is a good used SUV to buy?
The two cars you’ve selected are equally sound and reliable, and there are no issues to be concerned about when buying a used example. Either one would do what you want. The best course is to test drive each and decide which one you like best.
Honda is refusing to repair my peeling steering wheel on my 2015 HR-V. What should I do?
Get an independent opinion from someone who is experienced in working with steering wheels and materials used in car interiors. An automotive trimmer might be a good start. If you have no success with Honda you could try to enlist the help of the consumer affairs people in Victoria, or even the ACCC.
What's the best family SUV to buy?
As you say, the choice is bewildering. All the models you have been looking would be suitable; you could also look at the Nissan X-Trail. I would go for either the Mazda CX-5 or the Kia Sportage, but that's not to say the others aren't worth considering. Why don't you go shopping and check each of them out to see how they fit your needs.
Is a Suzuki Baleno a reliable city family car?
The Baleno should be fine for your needs, and I wouldn’t be concerned about the fact that it’s made in India. Suzuki has been making cars in India for a number of years and there has been nothing to suggest that they are of a lower quality or less reliable as a result.
Are there any problems with the transmission in the Honda Jazz?
The CVT transmission in the Jazz was prone to shuddering. To fix it Honda introduced a service requirement on the transmission, basically to change the oil. The automatic transmission in your Mazda is not a CVT, and does not suffer the same problem. But automatic transmission specialists will always tell you that it's wise to service automatic transmissions to prolong their life. It's even more important if you do a lot of towing.