Consumer Reports magazine, the monthly publication of the American Consumer Union, has published its annual car reliability rating for the local market. It is traditionally compiled from the results of a survey of more than half a million Americans owning a car.
Of course, this study cannot claim absolute truth. First, cars that have been on the market recently may not yet show characteristic diseases. And most importantly, you should make allowances for the subjectivity of the owners, that is, for overestimated or, on the contrary, overly loyal expectations from the quality of a particular model. Therefore, it is not the leaders of the study that are more curious (we give a list of them at the end), but outsiders.
Why is this rating interesting for us? The fact is that many of the models suffering from quality are sold in Russia by official or “gray” dealers. Although some cars enter the American and our markets from different factories and sometimes have significant design differences.
So, below are the ten most unreliable cars in America according to Consumer Reports.
10th place: compact MPV (not for sale in Russia). The interviewed owners are dissatisfied with the C635 six-speed preselective, which jams or does not hold gears, the operation of the wheel drive and the electronics.
9th place: SUV fourth generation(officially sold in Russia, also known as GMC Yukon in the USA). Claims - increased vibrations on the steering wheel, failures additional equipment, electronics.
8th place: sixth generation (in the USA it comes from Mexico, in Russia it is produced in Naberezhnye Chelny). Rough shifting or transmission slippage, premature wear clutch, numerous noises and leaks.
7th place: Ram 2500 pickup truck (sold in Russia by "gray" dealers). Problems - vibrations on the steering wheel, toxicity sensors, all-wheel drive transmission components.
6th place: electric crossover (sold in Russia by "gray" dealers). characteristic diseases- joint problems rear doors falcon wing type, locks, electronics and climate control.
5th place: Chrysler 200 sedan (not for sale in Russia). Main disadvantage- fuzzy operation of the nine-stage automatic box gears.
4th place: chevrolet SUV Suburban (extended) Chevrolet Tahoe, is not officially sold in Russia, in America it is also known as GMC Yukon XL). Sunroof leaks, problems with electronics and all-wheel drive transmission elements.
3rd place: crossover (officially sold in Russia). The most common problems are with brakes, transmission, and loose exterior trim parts.
2nd place: third generation (locally assembled cars are sold in the USA, in Russia it is produced in Vsevolozhsk). Vibrations, jerks and fuzzy operation of the transmission.
And finally worst car in the ranking: SUV (officially sold in Russia). It has the same problems as the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban soplatform pair: sunroof leaks, a transmission jammed in all-wheel drive mode, and in addition, poor multimedia system responsiveness.
And this is what the ten most reliable cars look like according to a survey by Consumer Reports:
1. Toyota Prius fourth generation
5. Lexus GX second generation
6. Lexus GS fourth generation
7. Mercedes-Benz GLC
8. chevrolet cruze second generation
9. Audi Q7 second generation
10. Fifth Generation Toyota 4Runner
As part of the study, experts interviewed more than 41,000 American drivers who bought their cars in 2011. They were asked to recall the number of times they had experienced some type of failure on their machines over the past 12 months (they chose from 202 of the most common failures). Based on the data obtained, an appropriate rating was compiled.
The "Top 10" of the most reliable manufacturers included representatives mainly premium brands. Lexus has been the winner for the fourth year in a row. Japanese company There are 68 breakdowns per 100 vehicles (71 in 2013). At the same time, Lexus managed to break away from its pursuers even more compared to last year - 23 points in 2013 against 36 this year.
Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac follow with 104 and 107 failures, respectively, while last year's second- and third-placed Porsche and Lincoln moved closer to the bottom of the top ten.
There were no major changes at the bottom of the table. The top three least reliable manufacturers, like a year ago, were Dodge (181 breakdowns) and Land Rover(179 breakdowns). The first place from the end of the list went to the MINI brand (185 breakdowns), which, compared to 2013, dropped by seven positions.
Reliability rating of car brands J.D. Power & Associates
| Brand | Number of Defects per 100 Machines | Brand | Number of Defects per 100 Machines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus | 68 | Ford | 140 |
| mercedes benz | 104 | Nissan | 142 |
| Cadillac | 107 | Audi | 151 |
| Acura | 109 | Kia | 151 |
| Buick | 112 | Volvo | 152 |
| Honda | 114 | Scion | 153 |
| Lincoln | 114 | Chrysler | 155 |
| Toyota | 114 | Volkswagen | 158 |
| Porsche | 125 | Ram | 165 |
| Infiniti | 128 | Mitsubishi | 166 |
| bmw | 130 | Hyundai | 169 |
| Subaru | 131 | Jeep | 178 |
| Chevrolet | 132 | Land Rover | 179 |
| Jaguar | 132 | Dodge | 181 |
| Mazda | 132 | MINI | 185 |
| GMC | 133 |
In addition, experts named the most reliable models in each segment. The leadership has been General Motors: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC brands won eight positions. Second place went to Toyota, which, along with its "daughters" Scion and Lexus, got the first seven lines. With a lag of only one point, another follows Japanese brand- Honda (together with Acura), six models of which were awarded the title of "most reliable".
The most reliable models in their segment according to J.D. Power & Associates
| Segment | Model |
|---|---|
| subcompact car | Honda Fit |
| compact car | Toyota Corolla |
| Compact premium car | Lexus ES |
| compact sports car | MINI Cooper |
| midsize car | Toyota Camry |
| midsize sports car | chevrolet camaro |
| premium midsize car | Lexus GS |
| big car | Buick Lucerne |
| Big premium car | Lexus LS/Cadillac DTS (tie) |
| Subcompact crossover | Honda Element |
| compact crossover | Honda CR-V |
| Compact premium crossover | Acura RDX |
| midsize crossover | Honda Crosstour |
| Mid-size premium crossover | Lexus RX |
| Compact station wagon | ScionxB |
| Minivan | Toyota Sienna |
| Big SUV | G.M.C. Yukon |
| Large premium SUV | Cadillac Escalade |
| midsize pickup | Honda Ridgeline |
| full size pickup | GMC Sierra LD |
| big pickup | GMC Sierra HD |
The experts noted that, compared with a similar study in 2013, average level malfunctions per 100 cars increased by six percent - from 126 to 133 breakdowns. Thus, the current study was the first since 1998, when the average number of defects exceeded the previous year.
In particular, the researchers recorded an increase in the number of breakdowns in engines and transmissions, most of which occurred in cars with low-volume four-cylinder engines, as well as cars with large diesel engines. power plants. Cars with five- and six-cylinder units had fewer malfunctions.
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Another large-scale study was conducted by the European branch of the J.D. power. The agency is engaged in a global survey of car owners who bought their cars more than a year ago and have already driven about 30,000 km on average. A huge questionnaire was filled out by 17,200 motorists who purchased cars between January 2007 and December 2008. Questions that were asked to car owners are very diverse. They concerned the operation of car components, reliability, interior comfort, luggage transportation, up to simple general impressions about the car.
A total of 104 models from 27 manufacturers were evaluated. As a result of processing the questionnaires, cars were evaluated according to four parameters, each of which had its own weight in the final assessment of a particular model:
- owner complaints - 37%;
- quality and reliability - 24%;
- ownership and spending - 22%;
- quality of service at dealers - 17%.
The parameters “Quality and reliability”, as well as “Complaints of owners” really give an objective assessment of a particular car, regardless of the country
exploitation vehicle. But the cost of ownership and maintenance at dealers from country to country can vary greatly, since each
In the market, a manufacturer can pursue a completely different policy on the choice of dealers and prices for spare parts and repairs.
In general, the survey reflects the satisfaction of the owner with his car - by what percentage did this or that model meet the expectations of its owners.
Absolutely best result showed a crossover from Lexus. Model Lexus The RX posted a customer satisfaction score of 86.7% and was a 3% lead over the prestigious Jaguar XF sedan in second place. Not so long ago in the reliability ratings of cars brand Jaguar occupied a rather modest position, especially if these ratings were issued in Germany or the States. But now, firstly, Jaguar really began to collect fewer complaints from owners about the quality and reliability of their models, and secondly, this study was conducted in the UK, where they are very loyal to the domestic automaker - the pride of the British.
Third on the global satisfaction list is another Lexus, the IS sedan.
By the way, except for the Lexus RX that pulled ahead, the other 103 models showed fairly close results - there are no frank failures here: the cars are located in a tight group and the gap in the results of the second and last place was only about 10%.
Customer satisfaction is completely independent of vehicle size or body type. The top ten included a tiny urban hatchback from Toyota, a compact van from Honda, prestigious sedans from Audi and Jaguar, crossovers from Lexus and Honda, C-class model from KIA. It is noticeable that premium brands, and in particular Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, took places in the first half of the list. Together with them, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen models firmly settled here.
And here french cars they have always been disliked in Britain, and they rank low on the customer satisfaction list. First Frenchman, Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, appears only in 37th place on the list (which it shares with the Audi A4 and BMW 5-Series), and the bulk of the French models have accumulated towards the bottom of the list.
There is another absurdity in the testimony of the British. Three absolutely identical models, produced at the same plant in Slovakia, are located in different parts of the list. The car with the Japanese nameplate Toyota Aygo took 31st place, while cars with French emblems were in 90th (Citroen C1) and 99th (Peugeot 107) places.
Among urban minicars, the best marks for quality and reliability were received by FIAT Panda and Citroen C1; when it came to complaints from the owners, the FIAT 500 was the least of all complaints, while the French models and the old Ford Ka received from the British in full. But as for the work of dealers and the cost of maintenance, Toyota Aygo and Smart ForTwo received high scores and were the best in the class of urban subcompacts. They were accompanied by two FIATs - Panda and 500.
In total, 23 models are presented in this category. At the top of the list are Japanese models and a small English MINI. The best in quality and reliability
were recognized as Honda Jazz and Toyota Yaris. In addition, the highest rating for reliability received Mitsubishi Colt, and for the quality of the interior - Volkswagen Polo.
Bottom of the list good results shown in terms of quality and reliability Ford Fiesta, Citroen C3 and Opel Meriva, which is sold in England under the brand name
Vauxhall. The brightest, and most importantly, the most English car MINI. The highest ratings for service and cost of service in the UK received Toyota model Yaris.
And here is the first extremely unexpected result: among 19 golf-class models, the consumer liked the affordable Korean model of Slovak production the most. Great quality and reliability, no complaints, and low service prices have propelled the Kia Cee'd to first place in the class and fourth overall in the customer satisfaction rankings. The KIA Cee'd has not only overtaken the class benchmark VW Golf, but also premium compacts from BMW, Audi and Volvo. The latest of these, the Volvo C30, received top marks for quality and reliability. The VW Jetta and KIA Cee'd also get high marks for reliability. Body quality is the best Toyota Auris, and the new Mazda3 also received the highest score for reliability
A clear division of consumer preferences can be seen in the ratings of 12 D-class cars. The highest scores were given to Japanese models and Volvo, followed by German and French models. Only the Toyota Prius receives the highest marks for quality and reliability. Another top mark for body quality goes to Honda Accord, and no other model in this class received top marks for reliability and quality. But the Accord had a minimum number of complaints. Customers were also loyal to the Volvo S40. The highest rating for cost of ownership was, of course, the hybrid Prius.
The Japanese Lexus received top marks for quality and reliability. Received the highest rating for reliability mercedes c-class. In terms of the low number of complaints, it scored high Audi model, and in part favorable cost Ownership UK consumers have chosen the native Jaguar X-Type.
The new reliability rating of vehicles on the US market, compiled annually by the American agency J.D. Power, published edition Autoguide. The rating is based on a survey of about 37,000 American car owners about breakdowns of their cars over the past 12 months of operation, and places are distributed according to the number of complaints per 100 cars of each model of a particular brand, the site clarifies. Quto.ru .
The Kia Rio is recognized as the most reliable subcompact car: there are an average of 122 failures per hundred of these cars, while the average for the automotive industry is 142 failures. Also in the top three in this category are Chevrolet Sonic and Nissan Versa. Category premium cars In this category, Lexus CT is recognized as the most reliable with 99 breakdowns per 100 copies.
In the category of compacts, the highest marks were awarded to Toyota hybrid Prius, Buick Verano and electric car in second and third positions nissan leaf. In the premium segment, the Lexus ES is the leader among compacts, the second and third positions are occupied by the Infiniti Q40 and BMW 4 Series, respectively.
The most reliable mid-size car recognized Chevrolet Malibu with an indicator of 124 breakdowns per 100 cars. Slightly inferior to him Toyota Camry and Buick Regal. Lexus GS named the most hassle-free premium mid-size car. In second place was the BMW 5 Series.
The most reliable mid-size sports car recognized the Dodge Challenger. Second place went to the Chevrolet Camaro. Leading in the full-size class Buick LaCrosse. On the second and third lines are Chevrolet Impala and Ford Taurus.
Category compact crossovers the top three were Hyundai Tucson, Chevrolet Trax And Volkswagen Tiguan. The Audi Q3 was named the most reliable premium SUV in this category, ahead of the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA.
The Chevrolet Equinox was recognized as the most reliable compact SUV, ahead of the GMC Terrain and Ford Escape. In the premium segment of this category, the first place went to Mercedes-Benz GLK, second and third Porsche Macan and Lexus NX.
Toyota Tacoma was recognized as the most reliable mid-size pickup truck, which was ahead of Nissan Frontier. In the full-size pickup category, the Chevrolet Silverado won, overtaking the Ford F-150. The most hassle-free heavy-duty pickups named Ford Super Duty and Chevrolet Silverado HD.
In the category of mid-size SUVs, the first place went to the Chevrolet Traverse, in the back of which three cars breathe at once - Buick Enclave, Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Venza, noted in the publication. In the premium segment of this category, the Lexus RX is leading, ahead of the Lincoln MKX and Lexus GX. The most reliable full-size SUV Ford Expedition named after Chevrolet Tahoe.
In the minivan segment, the Honda Odyssey took the lead with 140 breakdowns per 100 vehicles.
When a person plans to buy a car, he, first of all, thinks about its reliability. This will allow you to operate the machine without problems in the coming years, not to be afraid for the failure of the main components due to the presence of initially weak points in them. Reliability is a collective concept, which includes many values and criteria. In the ranking of the most are only best models different manufacturers that deserve such a title and provide car owners with what they expect from cars.
TOP most reliable cars in the world.
After all, there are frankly terrible and simply bad cars, which break literally immediately after they leave the salon. Moreover, people know about it, but continue to buy because they are attracted low cost. But not always affordable price means low quality. To do this, we have formed a small rating. Here we will consider the most, as well as individual models in different categories. The top was compiled on the basis of research conducted by various leading analytical companies. The opinions of the car owners themselves and their feedback were also taken into account in the framework of a special survey.
The concept of car reliability
First you need to define what is meant by this concept. Every year, many companies and organizations involved in analytics try to select the best cars according to one criteria or another. One of the most important is reliability. The inclusion of an automaker in these lists significantly increases the demand for their line of cars. Therefore, it is in the interests of the companies themselves to produce really high-quality and trouble-free cars.
Data collection for the final grades is collected by several methods:
- questioning of car owners;
- surveys;
- research;
- crash tests;
- testing under difficult conditions;
- observation during the operation of the machine, etc.
All the data obtained are summarized, which makes it possible to derive a common denominator for certain cars, as well as manufacturers. The reliability of a car means a combination of several qualities and characteristics inherent in a really good car.
- operational reliability. This criterion makes it clear how long the most reliable car can be operated without the need for repair work. At the same time, the car must be in operation, and the owner must follow the manufacturer's recommendations for replacing consumables, etc. That is, a natural process of operation is observed. The sooner a problem occurs that is not related to a violation of the manufacturer's recommendations, the lower the rating is awarded to the machine.
- Durability. This indicator determines how long the car can be operated if regularly and efficiently perform regulated maintenance.
- Ease of repair. Even if the machine breaks down, some problems arise, the manufacturer must provide for the possibility of quickly eliminating them.
- Working capacity. With the help of such a criterion, it is determined how much the operational period declared by the automaker in the technical documentation corresponds to the actual duration of the machine.
Often, car enthusiasts think that experts give high marks only to the most expensive brands and models. Allegedly high price means high quality. But this is not always the case. Many companies put on the market really, in terms of reliability, they are significantly inferior to budget cars.
Top ten most reliable automakers
Here the situation is quite interesting and will surprise many. Especially those who continue to believe in the superiority and dominance of quality German cars. Yes, once the Germans were at the top of the Olympus of reliability. But it is impossible to conquer new peaks on past merits. Therefore, in the ranking of the most reliable cars, the situation spun. Once leaders begin to lag behind, and once again obvious outsiders are confidently moving up. Let's start from the weakest representative of the top ten and end with the winner of the rating of the most reliable cars in 2018. Keep in mind that dozens of companies were outside the top. Therefore, even being in 10th place is a serious achievement.
bmw
Opens ten the best manufacturers cars of 2018. The BMW company has seriously lost ground, because in a few years it has confidently dropped several steps down. The once unconditional first place has turned into an unstable 10th line. But the reliability rating must be fair. Because BMW can not be put higher. Their new machines often break down, and in order to fix a number of problems, they have to deal with a very complex internal device.
Statistics show that a BMW car is increasingly becoming a visitor to car services. It seems that the Germans decided to make money on spare parts and. How else to explain such a change in performance, as well as the inability to fix more than 80% of faults with your own hands. As in the 2017 ranking, in 2018 experts award only the last lines of the top companies from Germany. Even if they were once ahead of everyone in reliability, and reliability legendary models literally infuriated competitors who were not able to offer something similar. What brand was before, and what cars have become now, is somewhat depressing for true fans of the Bavarian automaker.
The company has established itself as a manufacturer of inexpensive but good workhorses. Cars got improved anti-corrosion coating, fixed the problem increased consumption oils, put reliable and constructively simple engines, which allowed us to enter the top 10. But these cars have problems. And they start after 100 thousand run. They are not very serious, they can be eliminated. Repels only the unexpectedly high cost of repairs. Some models are not well thought out. Sometimes you have to disassemble half the engine just to change the spark plugs. There are other similar examples of shortcomings that prevented Nissan from being above the 9th line in the rating.
KIA and Hyundai
These brands can be put in one row and awarded the same 8th place. Close cooperation and mutual use of technological and design solutions make it possible to identify brands as completely different. Having bounced over their heads, the Koreans gradually drop down again in the reliability rating. Their motors have ceased to be a model of durability, overgrown with new problems and shortcomings. But Koreans would not be themselves if they did not continue to work hard on their mistakes. They succeed in a lot, they managed to get rid of a number of chronic problems. So far it only upsets chassis, unable to compete with European models.
Honda
These cars of Japanese origin are quite expensive to maintain. But the owners themselves believe that the money justifies itself. serious problems for cars of this brand there were executive hydraulics and multi-link suspension. They simply simplified the designs, not being afraid to lose some technical superiority over competitors. But this initially controversial move allowed a different look at Honda from the standpoint of car reliability. They have become much better, and therefore deservedly climbed to the 7th line of the rating.
When a person buys a Porsche for himself, he expects for that kind of money not just luxury and dynamics, but also an appropriate level of reliability. Gradually, the VAG Group sub-brand rises steadily, forcing skeptics to talk about really high quality car performance. Currently, indicators of durability and suitability for repair are far from the cherished positions. But the engineers keep working hard. Some doubts are caused by the most sporty models. But the Panamera and Macan have a minimum of claims. Largely thanks to these models, the company took 6th place in the top.
Eternal complaints about their engines do not prevent the company from Japan from remaining among the best automakers in terms of reliability. Technical specifications significantly improved, the suitability for repair has increased several times. Subaru received its 5th place for the use of new alloys in the manufacture of engines. The degree of forcing the engines was also slightly reduced, which made it possible to extend their service life with minimal power loss. Excellent dynamics, one of best turbines in the world, in combination with good equipment and a durable hull, made it possible to get into the middle of the rating and firmly gain a foothold in their positions.
Audi
Here one can rightly enter Volkswagen, which is the main protagonist of the VAG Group, of which Audi is a part. Although the Germans have lost their positions in the quality ratings, they are still confidently holding on to their 4th line. Engineers took an important step by starting to use an aluminum body. This made it possible to give lightness, economy and durability. The problem of corrosion is gone, but there are difficulties in body repair. It can be done, only it is usually very expensive for the owner. Aluminum can be called the basis for modern and future cars. But since the melting point of this material is higher, and expensive equipment is required for welding, such innovations automatically increased the cost of already not the cheapest Audi cars.
The Japanese auto giant has always been in high positions, and in soon the situation will definitely not change. Decent bronze. In some aspects, reliability indicators cannot be called reference. But according to the results of a study of their economy and Maintenance experts could not lower the brand below 3 positions. Toyota has taken a big step forward by creating more wear-resistant and durable automatic transmissions and robotic gearboxes. Their repair was simplified, increased reliability, while maintaining high efficiency work.
Mazda
Another one won silver Japanese company. Do not be surprised that such high positions went to the Japanese. They deserve it with their hard work and desire to be the best in the world. In many ways, reaching the 2nd position is due to the emergence of SkyActiv technology, on the basis of which modern gasoline and diesel engines companies. Typical electronic problems disappeared, efficiency and maintainability improved significantly automatic transmissions. A improved appearance generally deserves special attention. Because Mazda was in such a high place, only slightly behind the leader. Now these are some of the best cars that are recommended to buy on secondary market. Over time, they do not lose their reliability, and if repairs are necessary, no significant problems arise.
Lexus
And won the palm in 2018 Lexus. It seems that the manufacturer does not notice competitors, but is confidently moving forward. Their cars are incredibly stylish, luxurious, dynamic, high quality. In these components, they have practically no competitors. According to the evaluation results, the experts came to the conclusion that the Japanese make the best electronics, motors, gearboxes. Also, the problem that was complained about several years ago by car owners of models with high mileage. Then there was an active failure in different systems. Current models at 400 thousand kilometers do not encounter serious problems. Although car repairs are quite expensive, Lexus owners rarely go to a car service with such problems. The failure-free operation of the engines and the stability of the chassis to the most severe operating conditions left no chance for competitors. Therefore, experts gave the well-deserved first place to Lexus.
Class Leaders
Speaking of reliability specific car, then it is extremely difficult to single out the ten best cars in the world. Therefore, instead of a collective rating, we propose to study small tops of representatives different classes who managed to win the first places. Based on the results of 2017, these cars are positioned as the most attractive cars in terms of reliability. Each car has passed a thorough examination, has been evaluated by experts and ordinary motorists.
- This is the German association for technical supervision, which deals with issues technical inspection cars in Germany. Car owners admit that the results of their checks are the most objective. For evaluation, the reports of technical inspectors are used, which cannot be bribed.
- One half of the maintenance is carried out by TUV, and the other half in Germany is handled by this organization. This is the German Automotive Association. They make brief conclusions after testing more than 15 million cars a year. The organization determines the 9 best representatives of the most popular classes.
- German car club. It is the largest public organization in Europe. It includes about 18 million car owners. They deal with issues of technical failure, which allows compiling relevant statistical reports.
- Warranty Direct. British company whose data is based on information from insurance organizations. They analyze insurance payments, thereby determining which weak spots some cars have. As a result, each model receives a conditional reliability index. Also important advantage their work is the availability of information on the average cost of repairing machines.
- Auto Expert. UK edition. They receive their analytics by conducting an annual survey. More than 50,000 car owners take part in the survey every year. The result is presented in the form of a generalized rating, which includes the top ten cars, regardless of the class or year of manufacture.
- consumer reports. An independent organization from the USA that has existed for over 80 years. They collect data on car breakdowns by surveying owners. Each year, the company has at its disposal information on more than 500,000 vehicles. They recently completed the largest study in the world, which included over 300 car models produced since 2000. They also tell at the end of the year which cars have risen in the reliability rating, and which have lost their previous positions. In parallel, the organization offers the tops of the best cars on the secondary market, which cost up to 30 thousand dollars and were released no more than 10 years ago.
- JD Power. An agency from the USA that collects data on machine breakdowns during the first 3 months from the start of their operation, as well as for the first 3 years. As a result, the leader in each class is published, as well as several cars that are as close as possible to it in terms of reliability.
Summing up the results of the work of all analytical companies and organizations, it was possible to compile an overall rating according to various criteria. Each class will feature leaders selected by various expert analytical organizations. Therefore, conditionally, each car deserves 1 position. The opinions of experts differ, which is why it is important to name several leaders for each class.
Compact passenger cars
The leaders in this segment are:
- Honda Jazz (branded as the Fit in some markets);
- Chevrolet Aveo, also known as Sonic;
- ix20 from Hyundai;
- Mazda 2.
These are small budget cars who were able to demonstrate their best qualities. The level of reliability of some of them has increased markedly in recent years. It is also worth mentioning the compact premium cars of this class. Here the leaders are:
- Audi A1;
This is an option for those who are willing to spend a little more money on a small car.
compact crossovers
Here it was possible to determine conditionally 4 leaders, although in fact these are 3 cars. The best small crossovers are:
- Mitsubishi ASX;
- Dacia Duster;
- Opel Mokka;
In fact, Opel and Buick are identical cars. Also, you can safely add Renault Duster to Dacia.
Class C passenger cars
There was a tough fight here, as many organizations represented their segment leaders. But after a thorough analysis of the studies, 4 top positions were formed. It is these cars that can be considered the most reliable in 2018 according to such criteria as reliability, maintainability and durability:
- Toyota Corolla;
- Toyota Prius;
- Mazda 3;
- Mitsubishi Lancer.
Please note that all presented cars are products of the Japanese automobile industry.
Class C also has its own leaders among the premium segment. This included:
- Audi A3;
- BMW 1 Series;
- Volvo C30.
There is already a dominance of Europeans with the inclusion of only one representative of Japan.
Double hit by the leader Lexus reliability once again proves the ability of the Japanese automaker to produce really high-quality and trouble-free cars.
Premium crossovers and SUVs
We will conclude the review with what brand of car has earned such a high rank in the most prestigious class. Since SUVs and crossovers are now at the peak of popularity, everyone is eager to introduce the best representative this segment. No surprises are to be expected. The top four looks natural. It included:
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