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Not a large sample size (and probably shouldn't lump all German cars together) but in my experience, German cars do seem to be marginally less reliable than the "reliable" Japanese brands (Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Acura). Here are a list of repairs (beyond normal maintenance) on cars I or family members have owned for longer than 5y/60k miles:
2011 VW GTI
- Failed injector
- Carbon buildup on valves
- Leaking rear windshield spray
- Broken window switch
2008 Mercedes C300
- Failed steering lock and ignition module
- Sticking auto-fold mirrors (only in winter)
2013 Scion FR-S (technically a Subaru)
- Valve spring recall
- Idle recall
- Numerous coilpacks (but I don't really count this one due to track use)
2001.5 Nissan Pathfinder
- Radiator fan clutch
2002 Acura RSX
- None
1994 Acura Integra
-None
2013 Honda CR-V
- None
2004 Acura TSX
- None
2004 Toyota Corolla
-None
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