April "Consumer Reports" says '16 is a "worst" buy!

[Mcc]

How can I get a survey? I thought they would send me one but nothing so far. Who do I ask?

 

[Mark_888]

Re: April "Consumer Reports" says '16 is a "worst" buy!

How can I get a survey? I thought they would send me one but nothing so far. Who do I ask?

I believe that you have to be a Consumer Reports subscriber, or at least a former subscriber (like me).

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I decided to complete the Consumer Reports spring survey and reported zero issues with my 2016 Genesis. I will be interested to see if the bubbles improve in CR when the next car report is released!

Depends on how many other reports they receive, as I am sure you know.

 

[hjkasdjkfhjkash]

Re: April "Consumer Reports" says '16 is a "worst" buy!

I thought the 2015s & 2016s ( and for the most part, the 2017s ) were pretty much the same car. So why the ratings differences in some areas?
Most areas were rated as excellent for both model years, with the following exceptions:
.........................2015.............2016
Climate System...Good.............Poor
Brakes................Excellent.......Below Average
Paint/Trim...........Good............Excellent
Body Integrity......Average........Below Average
Suspension..........Good............Excellent
Power Equipment.Good............Excellent
Audio System......Poor..............Poor

In 17 areas, the 2015 had 11 excellent, 4 above average ( good ), 1 average & 1 poor. The overall reliability rating was average.
The 2016 had 13 excellent, 2 below average & 2 poor. The overall reliability rating given was poor.

Seems a tad harsh. And odd since basically the same car.

Tuckerdog1

It's compared to cars from the current year so it can change if competitors improve/degrade in those areas.