The most reliable car brands in the United States are the ones that have stood the test of time.
Thousands of new and used cars are purchased every year. Reliability scores constitute a significant factor in determining car purchases. After all, you want to be sure that your vehicle will be able to give you a safe and reliable ride for years to come.
In this article, we’ll review some of the most dependable car brands in the United States so you know what to look for when buying a new vehicle.
Toyota
Toyota consistently ranks higher than most other brands on every reliability list. Their position as the most trustworthy brand attests to the brand’s quality. These factors contribute to them taking the top spot on our reliability list.
Lexus
Almost everything you can say about Toyota can also be said about Lexus. Lexus is usually only one or two spots behind Toyota on each reliability list. The strong performance of the Lexus GX and several other individual models strengthens the brand as a whole.
Kia
Kia is highly regarded for its high-quality finish and low repair costs. Even if they were rated lower, their excellent warranty would give buyers extra assurance that their problems would be covered.
Honda
Honda’s top ranking places them at number four on our list. They are typically inexpensive to repair when things break unexpectedly, which is a good thing, given their low reliability ratings.
Buick
Buick is the only domestic automaker in our top ten and is consistently rated as the most reliable domestic automaker in other reliability rankings. The Encore and Envision support the brand’s continued placement in the top half of every other list.
Mazda
Mazda is our sixth most reliable brand, ranking in the top ten in most reliability ratings. The Mazda CX-5 midsize crossover and Miata’s exceptional individual performance greatly benefit the brand.
Hyundai
Hyundai, like Kia, ranks high and remains in the top ten due to its low cost to repair problems. Their 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty should put Hyundai fans at ease if they face problems.
Genesis
Despite not having a presence in previous ratings, Genesis has made significant progress this year, cementing their position as our eighth most reliable brand. We’ll have to wait and see how they fare in terms of long-term maintenance costs.
BMW
BMW’s ranking varies across the top brand reliability ratings. BMWs are notorious for requiring expensive repairs if they develop problems, which is why they rank low among reliable brands.
