Most and Least Reliable Cars on the Road

The Most RELIABLE & UNRELIABLE Cars on the Road When comes time to take a long drive, which car brands can be trusted? Industry trends show favorability can change from one model year to the next. But this fickleness means nothing brand loyalists who won't give up on tried-and-true manufacturers. RELIABILITY TRENDS » O Following the precedent set by Toyota, car brands are taking a more disciplined approach to manufacturing, prioritizing continuous improvement, waste elimination, and other lean principles. O Buick has emerged as a top three car brand by taking care of past exterior design flaws and engine problems. O Certain models, like the Subaru Legacy, Outback and WRX/STi, bring down overall reliability ratings for an entire brand. O SUV versions are not performing as high as car models, which brings the reliability of the brand down as a whole. O Tesla has been less than transparent in communicating the reliability and limitations of its autopilot features. ««««««« BETTER WHEN PARKED Consumer Reports named the Flat 500L the least reliable automobile in their most recent survey. Factors That Change a Maker's Reliability, Year After Year MODEL VARIATION A particular model can change the average of a maker's reliability score even if the rest of the vehicles in their fleet are above average. TECH & DESIGN FEATURES Luxury vehicles often achieve high marks for technology and design, but that doesn't always equate to reliability. RECALLS Recalls can affect vehicle scores, even if it was listed as a top manufacturer the previous year. Fewest Problems After 3 Years Of Ownership* LEXUS TIE PORIE 3 ΤΟYOTΑ 4 BUICK Mercedes-Benz 6 HYUNDAI 7 8 CHEVROLET. 9 HONDA 10 JAGUAR "Ranked by aumber of problems reported per 100 vehicles Top 10 Most Reliable Top 10 Least Reliable Cars By Brand: Cars By Brand: LEXUS LINCOLN TOYOTA Cadillac BUICK Jeep Audi KIA GMC 6. TESLA mazDa DODGE HYUNDAI CHRYS LER 8. INFINITI FIAT 10 HONDA RAM Reliability analysis was supported by credible reviews from both consumers and professional critics. Reviews were gathered from major newspapers, magazines and automotive websites. Cars were scored on three different components: - Performance Assessment: The car's handling, braking, acceleration, ride quality and other qualitative performance measures. - Interior Assessment: The car's interior comfort, features, cargo space, styling and build quality. Critic's Opinion: The overall tone and how strongly the reviewer recommends the car. The 10 Most Reliable Car Models TOYOTA PRIUS LEXUS CT 200h INFINITIQ70 3 AUDI Q3 LEXUS GX LEXUS GS MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 7 CHEVROLET CRUZE AUDI Q7 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 10 List based on 2016 Annual Auto Survey conducted by Consumer Reports. It's based on data collected from over half a million vehicles and is a prediction of which cars will have fewer problems than their model competitors. RELIABILITY LEGENDS -THE CARS THAT REFUSE TO DIE These four-wheel masterpieces might not get you to the moon, but you could very well go the equivalent distance on land. ANYTHING MADE BY TOYOTA >>>>>> Camry. Corolla. Land Cruiser. Prius. Tacoma. 4Runner (3.0 v6 excluded). 80% of Toyotas sold in the last 20 years are still cruising around. What other major car manufacturer can say that? «««««««« 1994-1999 NISSAN MAXIMA Try going a day in a major city without seeing a Maxima maximizing its mileage. If any car could sip from the petroleum fountain of youth, this might be it. Owners have reported few to zero major repairs before 250,000 miles. The car has been known to remain rellable over 400k. 1999+ CHEVROLET SILVERADO & GMC SIERRA >>>>>> Trucks are built to last. These two are buillt to last forever. The Silverado and Sierra both feature the legendary LS series engine, which can still be trusted beyond the 300,00o-mile mark. In fact, the engine is often repurposed for hot rods when owners retire the trucks for good. KK « EVERY HONDA CIVIC OR ACCORD First introduced in 1976, the Accord became a bestseller in the United States in 1989. The Japanese automaker has continued to upgrade the engine, fuel efficiency, and design ever since. The Civic is a shining example of reliability as well. You can't drive long without passing a 90s-era Civic, and for good reason. CARSURE REFERENCES LJ L UL