4 brands making the most reliable new cars, according to Consumer Reports — and 4 brands making the least
If you’re buying a new car, you’re going to want one that will last for years to come. But not every brand is so reliable, and if you buy the wrong one, you could end up with thousands of dollars of additional maintenance costs.
Consumer Reports looked at the major car brands in the U.S. to find which make the most reliable new vehicles. To do this, it examined data from its annual surveys, which asked members about issues they’ve had with their vehicles.
“While brand rankings can guide you to the showroom, it is critical to also look at reliability for specific models before making a purchase decision,” Jake Fisher, senior director of auto testing at Consumer Reports, said. “Even within high-ranking companies, there can be significant variation in reliability.”
Check out which four car brands are making the most reliable new cars — and which are making the least reliable:
4th Most Reliable: Honda
Honda (HMC) was rated the fourth most reliable, with a score of 59/100.
3rd Most Reliable: Toyota
Toyota (TM) was declared the third most reliable, with a score of 62/100.
2nd Most Reliable: Lexus
Lexus got second place for reliability, with a score of 65/100.
Most Reliable: Subaru
Subaru (FUJHY) came in first place for reliability, with a score of 68/100.
4th Least Reliable: Volkswagen
Volkswagen (VWAGY) was rated the fourth least reliable, with a score of just 34/100.
3rd Least Reliable: Jeep and GMC
Jeep (STLA) and GMC (GM) tied for third-lowest reliability, both receiving a score of 33/100.
2nd Least Reliable: Cadillac
Cadillac came in second to last for reliability, scoring a measly 27/100.
Least Reliable: Rivian
Rivian (RIVN) came in dead last, scoring a mere 14/100 for reliability.
