One of the most important criteria, if not the most important criterion, of automobile quality is reliability, that is, infrequency of serious problems, as few people want the annoyance, inconvenience, and expense of dealing with such problems. This article provides lists employing this criterion that will help guide consumers to the best small cars on the U.S. new and used car market.
For example, when a quick acceleration in needed to avoid a collision, the Yaris does not have enough power to move the vehicle quickly. Also, the noise created by the engine itself can become aggravating as the drive continues. It has been described as a "buzzing."
The 2011 Toyota Yaris has one of the starkest
