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When I think about reliability, I'm thinking about a car that always starts and doesn't break down mechanically. You get where you're going. I think CR's ratings include "annoying" things that don't leave you stranded, like infotainment issues, or other electronic bugs. Yes, those matter, but for me, if you aren't stranded on the side of the road, your car is reliable.

#1 Lexus 79 #2 Toyota 76 #3 Mini 71 #4 Acura 70 #5 Honda 70 #6 Subaru 69 #7 Mazda 67 #8 Porsche 66 #9 BMW 64 #10 Kia 61

The way I screamed when you said MINI. I will never own another MINI. Primadonna of a vehicle.

I experienced something July 12 at a Toyota dealer that I've never seen before. I was told "it's against Toyota's policy to write a Bill of Sale to allow a customer to get outside financing". And yes I walked!

Mazda moved back because they've introduced like 3 new models in the last few years. Usually the most problems a vehicle will have show up in the first couple years of manufacturing.

My 2002 Subaru Forester has 205,000 miles and is still going strong! I have kept up with maintenance, and was happy to find a family owned, very reputable mechanic who has fair prices. I have had some age related repairs, but find costs are less than payments and insurance for a brand new car. When time comes, another Subaru will be my choice.

I gave up on CR years ago .. many times I found their ratings way off of reality.

Prior to 2020 I have never owned or thought about owning a Subaru. I was Toyota/Nissan for life. When the ridiculous price hike started, Subaru was the ONLY company/dealership that did not add 10-15 k to every MSRP. Since 2020 we have bought 4 and had zero issue. We have The Impreza sport, Impreza wagon, forester and the Ascent. Subaru for me has been great and a great value.

I find it hard to believe that mini is 3rd.

Please remember that, unlike actual product testing that Consumer Reports does on numerous items, the reliability ratings offered by them on vehicles is largely just a accumulation of individual experiences and opinions consolidated from their semi-annual surveys. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results; Your results may vary.

Take away: Tech that's been around awhile, tons of cheap plastic, ridiculously high prices. When an "affordable" vehicle starts at 30K and above, too many are priced out of a new car.

the only thing I can add to this is that Toyota are way easier to work on than BMWs according to car mechanics this means repairs or service done outside of warranty will cost you way less thus the more than double extended warranty, parts are probably more expensive too but having to almost remove the engine to change the battery and stuff like that are BMW specialty

Mazda seems to have fixed the issue with the bearing design in their six speed auto. If the price is right, i’d trade my 2017 Mazda 3 for a 2024 Mazda 3 or CX-5. Mine was built in Mexico and other than the transmission (not specific to Mexico), the car has been great. Mazda dealerships are surprisingly easy to deal with for routine maintenance, and pricing for service is not bad at all.

I don’t think any modern vehicle is that reliable. Too much tech and too many changes too quickly.

The Toyota ranking at #2 will certainly suffer because of the massive issues they dealing with in their new trucks. Engine and transmission problems and failures have been horrendous, as many videos on KZfaq have noted. Another case of a company trying to satisfy unreasonably stringent government mandates for fleet mileage improvements by making smaller, more complex, turbocharged engines and gas saving adjustments to transmissions.

I just had a salesman come unglued because I found that the bed of a new 2024 Ford F150 STX was installed crooked. It should be an easy fix, right? Even the sales Manager thought so. Where are these dealers finding these people? It’s terrible to be talked to in such a rude way! I just pointed it out.

In a world where people think men can have babies CR list do nothing for me. I buy Toyotas and Hondas only because of their reliability we have experienced. My last 2000 Accord i have spent maybe 5000 on repairs in 24 years and it still runs great. My 1985 toyota pickup I don't think will ever stop running.

To be fair, reliability solely examines the unlikelihood of a breakdown. It does not consider the cost should a breakdown occur, nor the maintenance costs.

I just got rid of a 2022 Tucson. The only thing worse than Hyundai are their dealers. Of course trading in a 3 year old car is never going to be a good financial decision but the residual value was terrible but it was also a terrible car. The feeling I got turning in those keys was well worth the cost. I will never buy another Hyundai/Kia ever again.

Mazda has the new cx90 which I think hurt them a bit. Any time there’s a new model there’s things to work through. It’s an all new powertrain.

Go with what you like and what your gut tells you. Everyone has a story to shoot down a specific vehicle or a vehicle their whole family owned for 300k miles with no issues. Look at what you like, drive it, and go with your gut.

Kia ? BMW ? Mini ?? Are you kidding me ??? Consumer reports has ZERO credibility

I have owned a Mini since 2009, my last purchase is a 2015 Mini, after 9 years, I had no problems with it, except for a belt that snapped. So, I am very satisfied.

I listened to CR once. I bought a Subaru Outback-my first brand-new vehicle. I haven't had to take a car into the shop that often since my 1987 Chrysler Lebaron. It was just one thing after another. I would say that I just got a lemon, but once I researched the specific issues, I saw that many of the problems were systemic. I do not trust CR's rankings so much after that.

Most reliable? Bring back the 1980's Toyota Tercel! 😊

I loved my BMW but expect to be gouged after the warranty expires! Lease or get the factory extended warranty. My Hondas & Toyotas have been trouble free.

own 2021 BMW X5 with more than 70,000 miles on it , changed engine oil and filter every 5000 miles not 10, and so far no even small issue on the car , total expense on the top of the regular maintenance , set of tires ,$2100 and 60,000 miles factory warranty for under $ 2000 , love the car and still runs like dream , totally agree with consumer report

BMW = Big Money Worries

My wife's 2008 Pt Cruiser Turbo has been extremely reliable and total cost of ownership is .45 cents per mile. Still runs great, carries a ton of stuff, and is fun to drive.

I'd like to see the list next year since Toyota has brought out reworked versions of their Tacoma, Tundra, and Camry. I'm betting they start dropping down the list.

Surprised by Kia. My son had a Hyundai Sonata. The engine blew. Smoke pouring out under the hood. It was some kind of factory defect. My son has a Mazda 3. Great car. My BMW is a great car. It is a 5-series. However, I have seen car guys say to stay away from the BMW X5.

I own a 2016 4Runner, and lease a 2022 Subaru Outback. Life is good. And I once owned a 2014 Mini convertable. The only problem I had with it was the power top. But was fixed under warranty. Love all 3 of them.

X5 and "reliable" in a sentence without the word "not" is unbelievable.

If KIA and Hyundai are on this list, I'm going to vomit! April Fool's has already passed this year. There's only 5. And two of those are the luxury divisions of other brands. Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Acura, Lexus. You want a headache-free co-existence with your ride, buy one of those!

thanks well done info,,, and i like when you cover a subject in under 10 minutes

Waaaaaay back in the history of Car Edge , with YAA , there was a service advisor that came on for a few videos. Can’t remember his name… he would’ve been a great guest

TOP 10 CAR BRANDS MOST RELIABLE CARS 10. KIA 5. SUBARU FORESTER 9. BMW 4. BMW X5 8. PORSCHE 3. TOYOTA RAV 4 PRIME 7. MAZDA 2. TOYOTA CAMRY 6. SUBARU 1. TOYOTA 4RUNNER 5. HONDA 4. ACURA 3. MINI 2. TOYOTA 1. LEXUS + 11. BUICK…. 12. INFINITY

Mechanics wouldn't agree with this list beyond 1,2, Subaru, and Mazda. 🤔

The Toyota Yaris is my car of choice. I've owned mine since 2003, and even after over 206,000 miles it's still going strong, and has cost me very little to maintain over the years.

BMW loyalist. I've owned 3 x5's and 1 x6. The quality and reliability outperforms every luxury car made.

CarEdge Warranty Quotes - 2017 Corolla only shows up to 48K, vehicle has 58K. 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid doesn't even give me a price.

I haven’t seen the report, but doesn’t CR do their reliability score based on actual owner ratings? It would make sense to be a bit off if more people responded from one segment or another. They stopped asking me about my 2007 Accord many years ago, but it’s still hanging in there after 17 years with zero major issues. In fact the first issue I ever had with non maintenance items happened 2 years ago with an O2 sensor finally going out . And the headliner is finally threatening to give out. ( and that’s probably because I can’t garage the car ) If this isn’t a reliability testimonial I don’t know what is

I agree with Ray on not owning a Mini past the manufacture warranty period & I would also add a host of other vehicles to that list such as the new Toyota Trucks (or any manufacturer) & SUV's with turbo engines & any EV mode, these modern cars have become so incredibly expensive to repair it can potentially crack & scramble the average guy's bank account to pay for some of these repairs out of pocket!

My Kia Forte has 200500 miles!! I'm hoping the market gets figured out before her end of life

I ceased believing Consumers Reports when it was CLEAR that they had skewed their recommendations toward certain brands. As a life long mechanic I found they were incorrect WAY too many times !!

a man recently commented that his son's girlfriend ( engineer )'was working for a major American auto manufacturer and she ended up quitting because her bosses told her that she could no longer design parts / systems for vehicles that would last way beyond the term of the warranty

Mini??? I love the look and drive, and I've owned one; but won't purchase another until they begin sourcing engines and transmissions from Honda or Toyota. 😁

You two guys are awesome. Smart, truthful and accurate. However I have a question. I own a 2006 Highlander with only 104,000KM. No rust anywhere. Interior is still mint. Runs perfect. Should I upgrade or keep it? Some voices say this is one of the best Toyotas ever made. Is this true?

Owning any brand of new cars outside the waranty is taking a risk Even Toyota are now having similar issues to Kia/Hyundai. Ford are having to cover wet belt failures, the list goes on and on. As for the BMW Mini, if i look out of my back bedroom window in the distance i can see a compond full of them all with failed 1.6 engines or electrical issues that the owner can't afford to pay for. I wouldn't touch any car from Germany with a barge pole!

The new Mazdas with the 8 speed transmission are having problems.

JP Power recently released the most reliable makes over the past 4 years. Chevrolet was in #2. They are not in the top 10 here. Hard to figure out.

Top 10. There arent even 10 reliable vehicle manufacturers so naturally ypud have to have things like Kia there.

Honestly, the most problems we've had were with Toyota and Lexus. Our brand new Camry broke down few days after purchase. It was at the dealer for 2 month waiting for parts from Japan. I still like them but they're not as bulletproof as people think.

My 2009 Mini Cooper was a lemon. It cost me over $14,000 in repairs after my warranty expired. I probably lost a few of my receipts, so it may have been more.

Be Clear. CR's recommendations are based on surveys- real world users. It's not really what "they" recommend.

You keep saying "Consumer reports *thinks* " but the ratings in this case are compiled from reader surveys, not editorial opinion.

I want a Lexus 🥺

The new KIA K5 ‘24’ - 25’ seems good too on the car reports

we've had 5 hyundai and been very happy with the vehicles. your experience may vary.

Consumer Reports bases these ratings on consumer opinion, and many times opinion is shaped by expectations. If you own a Kia or Mini and it doesn't break down the first month you own it, you're happy. Mazda and Subaru owners have higher expectations.

If Toyota and Lexus fall in the rankings next year, then Mini will move up to #1. Congrats Ray!

Not surprised Mazda dropped a bit. The CX-90 is a totally new vehicle, new platform,. new engine + first phev. First year models like that are buggy and drag down the score

Consumers Reports - I always found them pretty good to read actually - back in the day I was in charge of the washing machines and ours were Maytag and they always like them and - I think they are long gone - Speed Queen -- I think that was it, but they were often more commercial buyers I think. Anyway, JD Power and CR - I have heard that people have their favorites - the downside to CR is that they do not use first hand data - and they take a polling from their subscribers and OVER LAY - just like we all like to do when we are talking about "what it means good or bad" with editorial comment. So one could say it is working off "reputation" mixed with perhaps "who subscribes to your magazine to be polled" (demographic skewing) going on. That said, I like their evaluations TO READ but they often conclude in their numbers not to an exact match - so I remember a Camry they had that just was terrible - had to be towed even - but they concluded (probably correctly) that they had either a previously abused or "one off" bad car - but I remember thinking - "I'm not so sure if that was a Dodge you would have had the same positive tone.".

If Dodge, Jeep or Chrysler is on this list, it’s fake news………...Phew! It’s real news :)

Wow I own a Kia it is a 2016 and I really haven't had any issues it has been a good car but it keeps me worried

Had terrible experience with 2 brand new Hondas.... a 1999 Accord & 2011 Pilot. Also had bad luck with a Mid-2000s Civic I bought used from a coworker. Had tremendously good track record with BMW stuff. Drove the wheels off an X5 for nearly 10 years with nothing but basic maintenance on it & driving a fairly current BMW X vehicle now for pushing 3 years that also exists as a Mini product. Absolutely ZERO issues... not even a hint of a rattle in the thing. Things change over time, such as a maker of automobiles reliability, but people ride their perceptions almost forever & can't be told otherwise. Right now I have products from Ford, Toyota, BMW, & Audi in our family's stable & the German stuff has been tremendously awesome to us for a long time.

The newer Lexus/Toyotas are having some serous engine issues

CONsumer Rep. fills their lists w/ "donors."

Lol at the table @ 2:06. What has any Stellantis brand done recently that warrants raising their prices THAT much??

You’ve got to understand that their scores are based on their subscriber surveys. Who knows their subscriber base? For all we know, they might be shills and employees of the top brands. Honestly, it’s hard to rely on these rankings nowadays as the data is prone to error and manipulation.

Can you guys do a video on PDI checks, for new as well as used cars?

I figured the Corolla would be on that list for sure.

Kia/ Hyundai are getting better with their reliability. They are now in the top ten instead of near the bottom of the list.

77% of BMW are leases. How can a car be ranked as reliable when its only 2-3yrs old, with less than 36K miles driven before its traded in for another lease. They are cheaply made and only impress people that know nothing about BMW. The X5 is made in Greer South Carolina where the average family income is 33K. They make them here to avoid the import tax and for the cheap labor force. Ask yourself why nobody wants to actually own a BMW past 3yrs/36k. currently the warranties are 4yr/50k miles for new BMW to try to convert people into buying. On the used car market BMW sells for next to nothing. Just google used BMW X5, even a 2023/2024 with 30k miles can be had for HALF of the new price.

Where is Nissan’s, I’ve owned them for years, never had an issue with my Rogues or Sentra. Wow, I don’t understand. Maybe I should shop around !

CR data probably collected before the Toyota Tundra engine and other very recent Toyota issues.

I remembered back in the 1990s, CR did not rank the Chevrolet Camaro very high. I still ended up buying s 1994 Camaro, Stick shift. Probably One of the best car I ever owned. Drove it 200k miles, with minimal issues. Which confirmed that CR ratings are not necessary accurate.

But does CR get paid to rate the top brands? That would change everything. Sort of like most politicians with special interests.

Bought a Honda made in Thailand and it started to rust after the factory guarantee, sold it after 5 years...

We all know the most reliable car is the Ford Maverick. It's built ford tough- in Mexico. I'm voting for Cumalot Harris- she'll keep making AMerica great.

I'd love to see what data they are using to calculate these rankings.

Granted, only 57k on my 5 year old BMW X3 but flawless. And engaging to drive.

Do you have a Mini? I would love to get feed back. I have wanted one but my mechanic son say a resounding NO for Mini and BMW. Have they improved? Are repairs and maintenance costly. How about simply finding a mechanic?

My wife and I own a 2014 Prius V (151,000miles), and a 2016 Corolla (170,000miles). Took the Corolla in for the FIRST TIME for ANYTHING to have it's water pump replaced. First thing to go wrong with the car, since we bought it back in 2018! My Prius... haven't had an issue yet.

How does Mini rank so much higher than BMW, when it has a BMW engine? I researched the hell out of Minis as my next car. I finally decided against it when a Mini mechanic told me all the service id need at 60k due to all the plastic bits leaking oil. I actually went with a brand everyone thinks is garbage but secretly isnt, Alfa Romeo

I've heard that the Toyota Corolla is the most popular ice car in the world and it didn't make the list? Why not?

Id avoid mini at all costs

The only way to drive a German car is to lease it or own it under warranty. It is inevitable, there will be major repair costs after 80k miles. Plastic bits become dry as a popcorn fart and timing chains will start to fail

I bought a brand new, 1982 Honda Accord 4-door in 82. It was the single WORST car I have ever owned. I meticulously maintained the car, and in 4 1/2 years of ownership, I replaced the water pump, alternator, and the entire air conditioning system. The seats had split in the sun. The exterior plastics had faded to gray. It was truly awful, and I have never owned another one, and I never WILL own another one.

Park outside a BMW dealer and watch their cars come in on flatbed trucks all day long. Pitiful

Wow, no mention of Nissan at all?

All this says is CR is as flawed as all the mainstream news outlets. I want a minivan, Honda is going to be my next vehicle, even if Toyota Sienna let me remove all the seats, I’m still choosing Honda odyssey.

You are late just a few months. I guess you considered this as a filler when you are not at work. But you are right with the Kia, Bring My Wallet and Mini clunkers - they do not belong to Top 10 reliability. CR is fine if you take the weighted average for the last few years, and then you get also the other "comets" (like Hyundai, Audi, Infiniti, Buick, RAM, Dodge clunkers) out of the Top 10 reliability, that has at the top only Japanese top brands: #1 Lexus #2 Toyota #3 Mazda #4 Honda #5 Acura #6 Subaru Outside of the USA you get Suzuki and Mitsubishi in Top 10 too.

Mazda released the CX90 and the CX90..err CX70 Two new platforms that came with their own problems most of which have been addressed by now as for the rest pretty sure they will correct in the future iterations of these models. Mazda is killing it with the CX5 which has been around for long time without major issues. Arguably a better car than the RAV4 .People seem to be drawn towards Toyota due to the hype surrounding the name. They also released the CX50 which is also new and will be putting out a hybrid version soon..I am assuming they got dinged mostly on the new models they released however CR findings should be taken with a grain of salt. They are not the gospels in the automotive industry but rather provide some loose insight

I have a 2008 Honda CRV made in Japan purring at 230000. I have a 2016 made in America, regularly maintained, Honda Odyssey that needed a 3 piston job ($5000) in 2024at 71000miles.What we see in CR is the list of a bunch of now crappy cars from world companies run by people with business majors who would not be able to change a flat tire by themselves.

I will get a Kia or Hyundai when Honda, Toyota, Mazda and Subaru go out of bussiness and i cant ride my motorcycle and they give me a 50% discount on their cars with free lifetime oil changes.

4 runner owner 💪

My Kia is 11 years old and I've never had a single issue with it. In fact, the only reason I'm trading it in soon is because I just want a newer one.

A vehicle needs to be 6-7 years old and at least 80-100K miles before you can make a good assessment of its true reliability. BMW's are not a cars you want to keep past the warranty expiration date let alone 6-7 years (ask me how I know) and neither are Minis. Kia engines had a problem with excessive oil consumption. We own among other cars an Acura MDX - very reliable and comfortable vehicle but definitely boring. BMW X5 most reliable . . .for the first week maybe.