The Consumer Reports survey isn't about the opinions of their writers, it's a survey of the general public. They ask questions about your car and its maintenance history then they crunch the numbers and come up with a report. It's not the most accurate method of finding facts, but it's more accurate than having 5 or 10 guys posting here saying "That report is BS, I never had any trouble with my domestic".
I don't doubt the existence of a satisfied domestic owner, you people
-do- exist. But you're in the minority...
..and yes, I have owned several domestic cars as well as japanese imports, and I agree with the survey. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to restore a 69 Camaro someday...
..And to simple_language - America makes the best space shuttles. They blow up once in awhile, but they are better than anyone elses (so far). Also, this "Internet" thing the Americans invented seems to be working quite well.