How many times does the average car break down?

Question

citing sources would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

I had a 1985 Volvo 240 sedan. It had 149,500 when I bought it in June of 2000 and 275,000 when I traded it in 2006.

It needed front brake pads about every 15,000 miles...car was hard on pads.

Other than that...

200,000 miles: Replace motor mounts, timing belt

250,000 miles: Replace carrier bearing.

275,000 miles: Needed brake system overhaul. Been needing new rotors/calipers. Enginge only needed valve adjustment. Compression checked, 195psi. Not burning oil so no overhaul needed. Needed either auto tranny flush or rebuild (was just starting to slip a little bit). State inspection coming up in about 3 weeks. No money and couldn't afford to be off from work so I traded the car...didn't want to though.

Answer 2

Average cars are those you see going to and fro every day- they don't break down. It's the 'lemons' and the 'hacks' and the 'new fangled garbage' that breaks down. Think, average cars never break down.

Answer 3

my car hasnt ever broken down in 128,000 miles, I keep it maintained according to factory recommendations, after 130K miles it has none though, guess they figure thats when the car is threw with