AVOIR rates the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier's reliability 59/100 — average — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 65/100 (Average).
AVOIR scores the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier's longevity 69/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.
AVOIR scores the 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier on maintenance 89/100 and depreciation 57/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.
AVOIR scores every vehicle across 7 ownership factors using EPA fuel-economy data, NHTSA safety & complaints, IIHS ratings, and a proprietary used-market resale panel.