Are late model Honda’s still reliable despite bad things people are saying about them, such as oil dilution? Some people said they would rather have a Hyundai, Kia or a Mazda over a Honda for reliability. What’s your take on this?
All manufacturers have been declining at least slightly for decades same goes with Toyota at this point Mazda is probably the only major company increasing in quality, but I don't think to the likes of Honda yet, but we'll see in the future because Honda is behind Toyota significantly and other brands are improving. But Toyota Honda is still the leading reliability companies for now. The oil dilution was with a specific 1.5 GDi Turbo and we can see that was not a good idea as well as the earthdreams technology but there are some good ones there are some bad ones so research is key.
I've had no issues in the first 9k with my 2020 Honda Accord 2.0T Sport. If you keep on top of your oil changes, oil dilution is not that big of an issue. The guys trying to stretch 10k miles between oil changes will be most effective.
I'd rather a skateboard than a Korean car.
Newer Honda’s aren’t bad cars. They’re just not particularly good. Their EarthDreams engine is somewhat unreliable.
Imo the most reliable cars are the simplest (without CVTs or DCTs or Hybrid drive) ones with the litte-est corners cut.
the 1.4L Gamma powered Kia Stonic is an example of a 2020 model year car that can easily go for ever if you maintain it well.
i do not have information on newer Hyundai’s with the “smartstream” engine but I haven’t seen anything complaining either.
Any Honda without the 1.5 turbo engine can be a great car. Honda is still the 2nd most reliable car company.
Of those 4, I’d still choose Honda > Mazda > Hyundai/Kia for long term. Of course, if you plan to keep a few years under warranty and/or lease you have more options. But I like to get it right the first time.
