Consumers are finding vehicles able to withstand the daily demands of life in some unlikely places.

The Honda showroom is one. There, buyers looking for reliable, safe vehicles with low repair costs and reports of problems will find the Odyssey. It ranked first on our list of most durable vehicles. The Honda Pilot, CRV, Civic and Accord also made the list.

That's no surprise, say industry experts. The Japanese automaker typically stands above the competition in quality and reliability surveys.

By Jacqueline Mitchell

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I would have thought the Civic would have rated higher.....all 3 of my kids have owned Civic's and I don't think you can tear them up!!!!!

I was converted to Honda awhile ago and have never looked back. I also have a 2001 Odyssey that is, according to the internet, should be on at least its second transmission! :rolleyes:

I was converted to Honda awhile ago and have never looked back. I also have a 2001 Odyssey that is, according to the internet, should be on at least its second transmission! :rolleyes:

Yeah, I have a '02 and not a single problem with the tranny.......you can't believe everything you read at that other site.....