Is there an suv out there....

[recycled sixtie]

that does not have issues? I am interested in a small one. I have checked for reliability all of the following:
Rav4
Honda Crv
VW Tiguan
Subaru Forester
Mazda CX5
etc etc

When I check JD power, Edmunds etc most of them seem to have issues. I am assuming because anything that is mechanical can break.

Enlighten me on a small suv that does everything well and is reliable. Oh yes and fun to drive. Cheers, G.

[onewhippedpuppy]

All but the VW should be good reliable cars. The problem is that people only join sites like Edmunds to complain, so you just see the bad. My parents have a 2012 RAV4 that has been a great car, albeit a bit boring. Personally I really like the CX5.

[saxen]

I love my Acura mdx- decent mpg- the reliability has been spot on. 130k miles nothing but normal replacement parts (oil,brakes, fluids, ect.)

[jhynesrockmtn]

My MDX experience has been similar to Saxen's and experience with older Toyota products very positive. I have had friends drive their older generation CRV's well in to the 250,000 mile range.

[Z-man]

Despite the stereo-type, you can't go wrong with a Subaru. I've had two (A Legacy and an SVX) and both were rock solid cars. The Legacy was a real workhorse despite the abuse it got!

My current daily driver is a 2007 Ford Explorer Sport-Trac. Though a bit bigger than what's on your list, you may want to check out the new Explorers. My Sport Trac has 105,000 miles, and except for an issue with a warped exhaust manifold, it has been trouble-free.

-Z

[id10t]

We replaced our aging (213k on it) MPV with a CX9 18 months ago. It rocks.

[sammyg2]

Hyundai/Kia.

[VincentVega]

It's hard to beat the Mazda for the fun to drive/reliable combo.

[gacook]

Quite enjoyed our Kia Sorento; never had any problems with it.

[dave 911]

I just bought a Subaru XV crosstrek last month. Downsized from an 06 Explorer. Love it so far. And 31MPG on my first few tanks of gas.

[gassy]

2001 CRV -- no problems but boring

2011 Escape -- no problems, fun to drive.

[porsche4life]

I loved driving the tiguan we rented for a week in Tahoe, but I have no idea how reliable it would have been long term. I will say it handled some deep wet snow no problem.

[GH85Carrera]

How about....

Macan Turbo - All Macan Models - All Porsche Models - Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG

[gacook]

Also, the CX-9 was a great car (until it needed new tires, so my wife traded it in while I was in Hawaii, grrr...), so I would assume the smaller version (CX-5) would be just as good.

[Craig]

We just bought a used 2011 CRV with about 42,000 miles and we love it.
Plenty of power (180 hp), and the best brakes I've ever stomped on. Steers and drive real nice.

Craig

[JeremyD]

We have a 2013 Escape with the 2.0 Ecoboost - It's a blast to drive - you can lay a scratch - even with traction control.

[kanadary]

Wife's mdx has been trouble free 2008 but relatively low miles at 60k

[stealthn]

Xterra

[Nostril Cheese]

Hyundai never ceases to amaze me.

[porwolf]

My friend bought a Tiguan over 3 years ago. Drives it a lot in town and long distance. Loves it, thinks it is the best handling smaller SUV and had not a single issue so far.