Vehicle Reliability
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Every known issue. Every mileage danger zone. Every repair cost estimate. Get the report mechanics wish every buyer had.
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Avg. customer rating
Repairs avoided by buyers
Verified buyers
What's In Your Report
KeepScore
A+ to F grade with score out of 100
Engine Issues
Known problems by mileage range with repair costs
Transmission
Failure patterns, fluid schedules, and weak points
Electrical & Electronics
Sensor failures, infotainment, battery drain
Suspension & Steering
What wears early vs normal — struts, ball joints, tie rods
Rust & Corrosion
Known rust-prone areas beyond normal wear
Interior Durability
Dashboard, seats, headliner, switchgear wear patterns
Mileage Danger Zones
What breaks at 30k, 60k, 90k, 120k+ miles
Repair Cost Estimates
Ballpark costs for every common fix
Should You Buy It?
Verdict with best and worst model years
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How It Works
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Provide a VIN or Year/Make/Model
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Why Reliability Matters More Than Price
The average unexpected car repair in the United States costs just over $2,800. More than 60% of used car buyers report at least one major repair within the first 18 months of ownership. The difference between a good buy and a money pit almost never shows up on the test drive — it shows up at 60,000 miles when a transmission starts slipping, or at 90,000 miles when a timing chain lets go.
Every vehicle has weak spots. A 2015 F-150 isn't the same as a 2018 F-150. A 3.5L EcoBoost fails in different ways than a 5.0L Coyote V8. The year, trim, engine, and transmission combination matters — and the mileage at which problems appear matters even more. An OwnerKeep Reliability Report is built around those specifics. We don't tell you "Toyota is reliable" — we tell you the exact mileage range where the 2019 RAV4's transmission software causes jerky shifts, or the $1,800 average repair bill for the 2016 Civic's AC compressor clutch.
Read the report. Take it to the seller. Negotiate. One flagged issue is enough to justify a $500–$2,000 price reduction — many times the cost of the report itself.
How OwnerKeep Compares
Different tools answer different questions. Use all three if you're serious — they cover different ground.
| What it tells you | OwnerKeep | CarFax | Consumer Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common problems by year / make / model | Yes — detailed | No | Partial |
| Mileage-specific failure zones | Yes | No | No |
| Expected repair cost ranges | Yes | No | No |
| Accident history for a specific VIN | No | Yes | No |
| Service / title history | No | Yes | No |
| Expert buy / avoid verdict | Yes | No | Yes |
| Price per report | $4.99 | $44.99 | Membership |
| Instant delivery | Yes | Yes | N/A |
Short version: CarFax tells you what happened to the car. OwnerKeep tells you what's likely to happen. You should know both.
How Your KeepScore Is Calculated
Every score is built from the same six inputs, weighted by how much they actually impact your wallet.
Known failure patterns
How frequently each system fails on that specific year / make / model, sourced from recall data, NHTSA complaints, and independent shop frequency surveys.
Repair cost severity
Average dollar cost of the common failures — a $300 sensor failure weighs differently than a $4,500 transmission rebuild.
Mileage-at-failure variance
How early problems appear. Issues at 35k miles are penalized more heavily than issues at 185k miles.
Parts availability & labor complexity
Parts that are hard to source or jobs that require special tools add to real-world cost of ownership.
Recall density
Number and severity of safety recalls issued for that configuration.
Owner-reported sentiment trend
Whether complaints are rising, flat, or fading year over year across owner forums and review sites.
Want the full weighting detail and data-source breakdown? Read the full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
What's inside a vehicle reliability report?
Every report covers 7 systems: engine, transmission, electrical, suspension & brakes, rust & corrosion, interior durability, and total cost of ownership. You get a KeepScore (0–100), a risk level, the top 3 failure-prone areas with typical mileage, repair cost ranges, and an expert buy / avoid verdict.
How is OwnerKeep different from CarFax or a vehicle history report?
CarFax tells you what has happened to a specific VIN — accidents, title history, service records. OwnerKeep tells you what's likely to happen based on what breaks on that year, make, and model. You should use both: CarFax for the car's past, OwnerKeep for the car's future.
What data goes into the KeepScore?
The KeepScore factors in known issue patterns by mileage, manufacturer defects and recalls, repair cost averages from independent shop data, owner complaint frequency, and typical ownership cost trends for that exact year, make, and model. See the full methodology page for the complete weighting.
How fast do I get my report?
Instant. Most reports are already cached and delivered in under 3 seconds after checkout. If we haven't yet published a report for that exact vehicle, it is generated on-demand and delivered in under 60 seconds.
Can I get a report for any vehicle?
Yes — any model-year passenger vehicle sold in North America from 1980 onward. Over 6,000 vehicles are already indexed, with new ones added daily.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Checkout is email-only — we send the report to your inbox within seconds of payment. You can create an account later to track your reports.
How accurate is the KeepScore?
KeepScores are benchmarked against real-world complaint data, recall frequency, and independent repair-cost databases. Every report includes the specific mileage bands at which each system typically fails, so you can judge for yourself — the KeepScore is a summary, not the full answer.
What if I'm not satisfied?
Every report comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee. If the report doesn't cover what you need or the vehicle doesn't match what was purchased, just email us — no questions asked.