The 10 Most Reliable Car Brands of 2023
The latest annual auto reliability brand rankings from Consumer Reports (CR) for 2023 have been released. For those unfamiliar, the report provides insights into the current state of the automotive industry. Owners that purchased a new vehicle during the past year are asked a series of questions to determine the overall reliability of each model. CR's then totals up the scores and presents their findings.
As always, these findings need to be taken with a grain of salt as it relies on owners reporting problems. It's possible that some owners are more loyal to certain brands and may not report every issue.
Asian Brands Lead the Reliability Race
Among the top ten most reliable brands, seven have their headquarters in Asia. Lexus and Toyota occupy the leading positions, with Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, and Kia making up the majority of the list. These brands consistently deliver above-average reliability across their model range.
A Mixed Bag for European Manufacturers
In the realm of European manufacturers, Mini emerges as the most reliable brand, securing the third position overall. BMW, Porsche, Audi, and Volvo also achieve above-average reliability ratings, with various models outperforming. However, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz face challenges in terms of reliability.
Domestic Manufacturers Face Hurdles
Domestic manufacturers, including Buick, Ram, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, Lincoln, and GMC, experience varying levels of reliability across their models. Buick leads the domestic pack, while Chrysler ranks at the bottom.
The Top 10 List
1. Lexus
Lexus takes the lead as the most reliable car brand for 2023, with a predicted reliability score of 79. The luxury brand has consistently provided a relatively trouble-free ownership experience for its customers.
2. Toyota
Right behind Lexus is its parent company, Toyota, with a predicted reliability score of 76. Toyota's reputation for building dependable cars and trucks appears to continue.
3. MINI
MINI surprises with its third-place ranking and a predicted reliability score of 71. The British brand known for its compact and stylish cars has vastly improved over recent years.
4. Acura
Acura, Honda's luxury division, secures the fourth spot with a predicted reliability score of 70. Acura's corporate commitment to quality seems to be paying off.
5. Honda
Following closely behind Acura is its parent company, Honda, with the same predicted reliability score of 70. Honda's mainstream vehicles continue to offer far above average reliability.
6. Subaru
Subaru ranks sixth with a predicted reliability score of 69. The brand's practical vehicles are appreciated by those who need reliability and all-wheel-drive capability.
7. Mazda
Mazda takes the seventh spot with a predicted reliability score of 67. Known for its engaging driving experience and stylish design, Mazda also scores high for dependability.
8. Porsche
Porsche secures the eighth spot with a predicted reliability score of 66. Even in the world of sports cars, Porsche proves that reliability can go hand in hand with performance.
9. BMW
BMW comes in ninth with a predicted reliability score of 64. The German automaker continues to offer a blend of luxury and performance while maintaining decent reliability.
10. Kia
Rounding out the top 10 is Kia, with a predicted reliability score of 61. Kia is the top performing Korean manufacturer.
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