Going to go back again for the Mazda CX5 and the Tiguan We emailed the VW dealer and the mechanic just said that's the way it shifts.
We have a 2003 CR-V and love it. We don't put a lot of miles on it -- I think it's still under 100K -- but it's been very reliable. Except for having to replace the fuel filler neck assembly (the cap threads wore out and wouldn't seal properly), the only time it's been in the shop is when we've hit something or something hit us. (Last time that happened, our car was hit by a boat being towed by a truck avoiding a train. It was a multi-modal wreck.)
I bought a second-hand Lexus many years ago and it's the best car I've ever had. Repairs are extremely rare; pricey, but rare. If I ever wear this one out, I'm getting another Lexus second-hand. Currently, I've got 240k on it and it's going strong.