If you are looking for a reliable car, don’t assume that certain brands are always shoe-ins. Each manufacturer has models that have a range of reliability in Consumer Reports’ annual car reliability survey.
When shopping for a car, it’s best to look at individual models and not make assumptions based on brand perceptions. In addition, just because a vehicle scored well in our reliability survey doesn’t mean it's recommended by CR or a good vehicle to buy.
Below is a list of the best and worst vehicles by brand based on predicted reliability. Models with an asterisk (“*”) are based on data for one model year only.
| Make | Worst model | Best model |
| Scion | xB | xD |
| Lexus | IS Convertible* | CT 200h* |
| Acura | TSX | TL (FWD) |
| Mazda | CX-9 | MX-5 Miata |
| Honda | Odyssey* | CR-Z* |
| Toyota | Sienna (AWD)* | Highlander (4-cyl.) |
| Infiniti | G Convertible | QX56* |
| Subaru | Tribeca* | Forester (non-turbo) |
| Nissan | Z | Titan* |
| Volvo | XC90* | C70* |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe (V6) | Elantra Wagon |
| Kia | Sedona | Optima* |
| Jeep | Wrangler (4-door) | Patriot |
| Lincoln | MKX (FWD)* | MKZ Hybrid* |
| Chrysler | Town & Country | 200* |
| Volkswagen | Routan | Golf TDI |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 2500* | Volt* |
| Mercedes-Benz | GL-Class | C-Class (RWD) |
| BMW | 550i* | X3* |
| Ford | Edge (AWD)* | Fusion Hybrid |
| Dodge | Ram 2500 (turbodiesel) | Caliber |
| GMC | Sierra 2500* | Sierra 1500 (V6, 2WD) |
| Mini | Cooper Clubman S | Cooper Hatchback |
| Buick | LaCrosse (AWD)* | Enclave (FWD) |
| Cadillac | Escalade* | CTS (V6, RWD) |
| Audi | Q5 (V6) | A4 (4-cyl.) |
| Porsche | Cayenne* | 911* |
| Jaguar | XF | XJ* |
*Based on one model year; redesigned or introduced for 2011
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