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Chevrolet Cobalt Reliability Comparisons

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Chevrolet Cobalt Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012

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Year Make/Model Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year Compared to all models for the same year  
2011 Chevrolet Malibu   21 Malibus, 9.5 months of data per Malibu, average 22300 miles

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2010 Chevrolet Malibu   23 Malibus, 10.1 months of data per Malibu, average 32400 miles

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2009 Chevrolet Malibu 30 Malibus, 9.7 months of data per Malibu, average 46200 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu   20 Malibus, 9.9 months of data per Malibu, average 50400 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Malibu   11 Malibus, 7.8 months of data per Malibu, average 73500 miles

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2006 Chevrolet Malibu   15 Malibus, 9.5 months of data per Malibu, average 71600 miles

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2005 Chevrolet Malibu   17 Malibus, 8.7 months of data per Malibu, average 90800 miles

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2004 Chevrolet Malibu   19 Malibus, 10.2 months of data per Malibu, average 107800 miles

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2013 Ford Focus 39 Focuses, 2.1 months of data per Focus, average 3300 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2012 Ford Focus 136 Focuses, 8.3 months of data per Focus, average 10800 miles

Redesigned for this model year. The SYNC system has required many software updates. The reported repair frequency would be much higher if we counted free software updates as repairs.
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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2010 Ford Focus 30 Focuses, 8.8 months of data per Focus, average 35700 miles41
40% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2009 Ford Focus   24 Focuses, 10.0 months of data per Focus, average 45700 miles

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2008 Ford Focus 27 Focuses, 10.7 months of data per Focus, average 58800 miles

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10% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2007 Ford Focus 39 Focuses, 9.5 months of data per Focus, average 75500 miles

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30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2006 Ford Focus 27 Focuses, 8.0 months of data per Focus, average 90000 miles

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20% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2005 Ford Focus 30 Focuses, 9.8 months of data per Focus, average 93000 miles45
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2004 Ford Focus   15 Focuses, 10.5 months of data per Focus, average 106500 miles

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2003 Ford Focus 34 Focuses, 7.6 months of data per Focus, average 102500 miles

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50% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2002 Ford Focus 26 Focuses, 8.3 months of data per Focus, average 105000 miles

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90% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2001 Ford Focus   17 Focuses, 9.1 months of data per Focus, average 126500 miles

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2000 Ford Focus   16 Focuses, 7.0 months of data per Focus, average 119600 miles

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2009 Pontiac G5 28 G5s, 8.8 months of data per G5, average 40200 miles39
30% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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2008 Pontiac G5   19 G5s, 9.4 months of data per G5, average 58200 miles

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2007 Pontiac G5 26 G5s, 9.1 months of data per G5, average 79000 miles41
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2007 Saturn ION   19 IONs, 9.3 months of data per ION, average 66800 miles

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2006 Saturn ION   24 IONs, 10.9 months of data per ION, average 77300 miles

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2005 Saturn ION   15 IONs, 9.3 months of data per ION, average 110200 miles

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2004 Saturn ION   15 IONs, 8.7 months of data per ION, average 85500 miles

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2003 Saturn ION   10 IONs, 10.4 months of data per ION, average 103400 miles

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Chevrolet Cobalt

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What Our Members Are Saying about Chevrolet Cobalt Reliability and Durability

Reliability and Durability of the Chevrolet Cobalt: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I believe that it is a solid well built car and I expect to put at least 250,000 miles on it.
2007 2dr Coupe 148-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
100,000 mile warranty
2006 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
would put up against Toyota Corolla
2006 2dr Coupe 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
non turbo, easy to maintain, parts availability. A/C outstanding, cheap service
2006 4dr Sedan 171-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
After 50K plus miles I have had zero problems. Other then regular maintenance and one brake pad replacement this car has been solid.
2005 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
extremely reliable...would put up against Toyota Corolla
Reliability and Durability of the Chevrolet Cobalt: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Bad reputation. Hundreds of car on the lot gives them a Mc Car feeling.

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