Has anyone thought about the low reliability rating in Consumer Reports? It shows a 35 rating.
Wait, is that a 35% reliable rating? I must be in the reliable group then. No problems here (knocking on wood). I have a '23 XLT ER with 17k miles.
Bao said:
Wait, is that a 35% reliable rating? I must be in the reliable group then. No problems here (knocking on wood). I have a '23 XLT ER with 17k miles.
Same here. I’ve got 32k miles and zero issues.
Bao said:
Wait, is that a 35% reliable rating? I must be in the reliable group then. No problems here (knocking on wood). I have a '23 XLT ER with 17k miles.
I have a '23 Pro with 18k miles and no problems.
Also knocking on wood.
Bao said:
Wait, is that a 35% reliable rating? I must be in the reliable group then. No problems here (knocking on wood). I have a '23 XLT ER with 17k miles.
I have an '24 with 5k miles and zero issues. The initial build quality is top-notch. …knock on wood…
Bao said:
Wait, is that a 35% reliable rating? I must be in the reliable group then. No problems here (knocking on wood). I have a '23 XLT ER with 17k miles.
Bought mine new a year ago and I’ve driven ~9k miles. So far, so good.
Bao said:
Wait, is that a 35% reliable rating? I must be in the reliable group then. No problems here (knocking on wood). I have a '23 XLT ER with 17k miles.
Sorry for the confusion. I think it was a 35 out of 100, not a percentage.
If you subscribe to Consumer Reports, you can check the reliability ratings and see which specific parts of the vehicle have issues. It seems like the powertrain, battery, and electronics are the main concerns based on what people report. Fits what you see here.
At 37,000 miles, I have had zero issues. Get some durable EV tires and enjoy every drive. This truck could easily go for 1,000,000 miles, and I bet you’d replace seats before worrying about the batteries or motors.
@Davin
That’s the goal, right? If I get over 150k miles with minimal maintenance, I’d be happy. Anything beyond 200k is a bonus.
Fin said:
@Davin
That’s the goal, right? If I get over 150k miles with minimal maintenance, I’d be happy. Anything beyond 200k is a bonus.
The only maintenance this truck needs is wiper fluid, occasional tire changes, and some alignment checks. That’s about it. They’re pretty much foolproof.
EVs in the West have hit over 750,000 miles without issues and less than 5% battery degradation.
@Davin
That’s great to hear.
If you don’t pay for it, you can’t see the full details. Just remember, the CR reliability score treats total drivetrain failure and loose screws equally. The score reflects the frequency of issues, not necessarily how severe they are.
I’ve seen several reports of people having issues where their trucks went into limp mode, had drivetrain problems, and needed immediate servicing. When I test drove them prior to buying, one truck had a frunk that got stuck open and had to be taken in.
I’m lucky to have had no issues, but I made sure my lease ended while under warranty.
I wonder if Consumer Reports has enough users to make solid claims. How many people own Lightnings and fill out their surveys? Their methodology often seems questionable. I know JD Power’s “Dependability” research has its flaws.