Oh it sure does, in fact it's the only reliable source. I keep reading this stuff but no one can produce a better source. Its laughable!It doesn’t tell you anything when it comes to reliability. It only tells you that certain people drive certain brands more than others. But you could get that data from sales numbers too. There is a lot of bias here, and not actual data.
Maybe if the naysayers actually read CR for a couple years they would understand the publication instead of this hearsay stuff.
You look up vehicles that score low on major engine or transmission repairs, then go out into the field and do your own research, oh, you will find out there was a problem with the Ford Fiesta transmission ect. ect.
No bias, its actual data reported by owners of the vehicles. "Car Reviews" are subjective for sure, let's NOT confuse that with the actual data in CR as reported by car owners.
It's all good we buy what we like, CR is the best source to at least give someone a heads up if there is a glaring issue with a vehicle. If not tell me a better one.