Chevrolet Cruze vs. Saturn L-Series Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Chevrolet Cruze or Saturn L-Series reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots, to make it clear how much the Chevrolet Cruze and the Saturn L-Series truly differ in reliability. These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Chevrolet Cruze and Saturn L-Series reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Chevrolet Cruze and the Saturn L-Series were a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Chevrolet Cruze and the Saturn L-Series have been recently.
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Chevrolet Cruze Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Repair Frequencysuccessful repair trips per 100 cars per year | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Cruze | 41 Cruzes, 7.6 months of data per Cruze, average 9200 miles27 |
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| 2011 | Chevrolet Cruze | 54 Cruzes, 9.5 months of data per Cruze, average 18400 miles Engine cooling system might be a common problem area.42 |
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| 2002 | Saturn L-Series | 11 L-Series, 8.9 months of data per L-Series, average 122300 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 L-Series, 8.9 months of data per L-Series, average 122300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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| 2001 | Saturn L-Series | 10 L-Series, 11.0 months of data per L-Series, average 122800 miles Small sample size. Join or 10 L-Series, 11.0 months of data per L-Series, average 122800 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Chevrolet Cruze
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| Reliability and Durability of the Chevrolet Cruze: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
unproven, first year car |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
At the shop for CEL on the second day of ownership |
What Our Members Are Saying about Saturn L-Series Reliability and Durability
None of our members have yet commented on the reliability and durability of the Saturn L-Series.
