Almost anyone can go over 300,000 km without major investments and overhauls. This of course does not mean that operating the car for such a long time good idea. Despite the possible minimum number of breakdowns, cars with a mileage exceeding 300,000 km are not a very cost-effective means of transportation.
But still, we repeat, almost any modern car is able to ride its owner for a long time, and so that it does not bring unpleasant surprises, it must be maintained in the necessary shape for the long term. Simple, follow the operation manual, timely solve minor problems as they arise, keep the car clean and thanks to this, the car will repay you with reliability, good health and always beautiful appearance.
To increase the chance of a good outcome, below we list models that are reliable, but also very safe. These cars were rated by the owners as the highest, which allowed them to enter the list of cars that are most likely to cover more than 300,000 km without overshadowing the owners with unexpected unpleasant surprises.
Among the cars are both and. All models without exception were recommended by Consumer Reports. CR tests were carried out on new cars, which means that they are not only reliable, but also perfectly passed all the tests arranged by specialists from. This double confirms their reliability and quality of these cars.
Toyota Prius
$24,200 - $34,905
Five-seater with a slant under, with high reliability and amazing efficiency, shown in test runs (corresponding to 5.3 l / 100 km). All these figures certainly do credit.
It is constantly at the top of the rankings, and is a perennial favorite, in many owners' questions on the level of satisfaction with their car. It is this Japanese hatchback that owners most often note the highest reliability with runs even more than 300,000 km.
Toyota Camry
$22,970 - $31,370
Spacious, quiet, comfortable, this is one of the most reliable sedans you can buy. Maybe it doesn’t “package” a special sports spirit, but it strong point of course is reliability.
Like any other, Camry will not let you down not only after crossing the line of 300,000 km, but will also please its owner uptime, in almost any conditions for many, many years.
All motors and transmissions have proven their reliability. But probably the most reliable choice will be a four-cylinder engine that combines not only high reliability but also economy.
Honda Odyssey
$28,975 - $44,600
Suitable for large families. He has a large number of different pockets, shelves and other nooks and crannies. The versatile interior accommodates up to 8 passengers with a bunch of different things, it is easy to mount seats for the smallest children.
Comfortable, the Odyssey scored very high for the more responsive handling you would expect from a minivan.
Honda Pilot
$29,870 - $41,620
Another family favourite, it offers a spacious interior with eight seats and all-wheel drive. 2nd and 3rd row seats fold flat to the floor for portability oversized cargo. The reliability of the units, including the motor and transmission, is not in doubt.
The new upgraded Pilot will soon arrive to its first customers. Appearance will change, but reliability is likely to remain at the same high level.
$16,950 - $22,955
One of the longest models in production. Toyota Corolla as a classic reliable car is excellent choice for long term use. Compact dimensions and excellent fuel efficiency, make it good choice for commuting or everyday use on long journeys.
And the reliability of the hardware means you rarely see your .
Honda Accord
$22,105 - $35,055
Smooth and reliable powertrain with good fuel economy. Excellent qualities the car you are going to drive enough for a long time. good in all these manifestations. Add to that the comparatively spacious and thoughtful, responsive handling and you have a winning car formula for years to come.
Honda CR-V
$23,445 - $32,895
Combines compact external dimensions With spacious interior. Four-wheel drive, decent fuel economy, this car is rarely seen standing on the side of the road with the emergency gang turned on or in a car service. The reliability of this crossover has not surprised anyone for a long time, and over the years it became clear that Honda did not fail with its well-thought-out SUV, too many liked it.
Toyota Sienna
$28,600 - $46,150
This is a travel car you can truly rely on. The Sienna has plenty of room for family and cargo and is comfortable and enjoyable to drive. The engine is powerful, with a flat torque shelf. Fuel economy is decent for its size. In addition, the Sienna is the only minivan available.
$29,665 - $50,240
Another japanese crossover, popular among fairly wealthy people. offers comfortable ride, quiet, roomy high-quality interior, smooth transmission operation and powerful engine. It will travel many thousands of kilometers, during which you are unlikely to compromise yourself.
Highlander is not only reliable, but also economical.
Honda Civic
$18,290 - $29,390
As a respectable citizen, he has been in business for many years without significant complaints from his clients. Reliable, practical and plus everything sporty. Four-cylinder engines have a high degree reliability, and invariably pleasant appearance and comfortable lounge I will do my good deed.
American company J.D. power and associates updated the rating of automakers with the most quality machines. JD Power called 2015 a "historic year" turning point».
According to the results of the study, the South Korean brand Kia took second place (86 faults), ahead of Jaguar(93). Last year they were in seventh and second place, respectively. The leader of the rating was the Porsche brand (80 faults per 100 new cars).
The rating is based on a survey of more than 84 thousand American owners new cars. Respondents were asked to answer 233 questions about the faults they found in their cars after 90 days of ownership. Based on these responses, a list was compiled showing the average number of breakdowns and defects per hundred sold representatives of a particular brand and model.
If we compare the ratings of 2014 and 2015, Fiat will show an interesting picture: despite the fact that the Italian brand has remained on the shameful last place, the average number of defects per 100 vehicles decreased by 45. At the same time, Chrysler, associated with it by a single management, worsened its performance by 32 defects. Among other "pulled up" we note Infiniti (-31) and again Kia (-20), and among the "laggards" - Lexus (+12), Cadillac (+7) and Land Rover(+7). As in previous years, most of the shortcomings, problems and cases incorrect operation concerns on-board electronics, in particular, Bluetooth, voice command recognition, navigation, and so on. A detailed report on brands and models can be seen in the tables below.
Quality rating of new cars in 2015
| Brand | Problems for every 100 cars of the brand |
|---|---|
| Porsche | 80 |
| Kia | 86 |
| Jaguar | 93 |
| Hyundai | 95 |
| Infiniti | 97 |
| bmw | 99 |
| Chevrolet | 101 |
| Lincoln | 103 |
| Lexus | 104 |
| Toyota | 104 |
| Buick | 105 |
| Ford | 107 |
| Ram | 110 |
| Honda | 111 |
| mercedes benz | 111 |
| Industry average | 112 |
| Audi | 115 |
| GMC | 115 |
| Dodge | 116 |
| Volvo | 120 |
| Nissan | 121 |
| Cadillac | 122 |
| Mini | 122 |
| Mazda | 123 |
| Volkswagen | 123 |
| Scion | 124 |
| Acura | 126 |
| Mitsubishi | 126 |
| Land Rover | 134 |
| Jeep | 141 |
| Subaru | 142 |
| Chrysler | 143 |
| Smart | 154 |
| fiat | 161 |
Top cars in popular segments (first column - best result)
| Category | №1 | №2 | №3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citycar | Chevrolet Spark | - | - |
| small car | Hyundai Accent | Kia Rio | Chevrolet Sonic |
| Small premium car | BMW 2-series | Acura ILX | - |
| compact car | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla |
| Compact premium car | BMW 4-series | Lincoln MKZ | Lexus ES |
| Compact sport car | Mazda MX-5 | Volkswagen GTI | Scion tC |
| Compact premium sports car | Porsche Boxster | Porsche Cayman | - |
| midsize car | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry |
| midsize sports car | Dodge Challenger | chevrolet camaro | - |
| Mid-size premium car | BMW 5 Series | Lincoln MKS | Infiniti Q70 |
| Mid-size premium sports car | Porsche 911 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Jaguar F-Type |
| full size car | Chrysler 300 | Kia Cadenza | Chevrolet Impala |
| Full size premium car | Lexus LS | bmw 7-series | Porsche Panamera |
The best minivans, SUVs and SUVs
| Category | №1 | №2 | №3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small SUV | Hyundai Tucson | Buick Encore | Kia Sportage |
| Small premium SUV | Audi Q3 | Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | range rover Evoque |
| Compact SUV | Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape | GMC Terrain | - |
| Compact premium SUV | Porsche Macan | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | Infiniti QX50, Lexus NX |
| compact van | Kia Soul | - | - |
| Midsize SUV | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Traverse |
| Midsize Premium SUV | Infiniti QX70 | Lincoln MKX | Porsche Cayenne |
| midsize pickup | Toyota Tacoma | nissan frontier | - |
| Minivan | Nissan Quest | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Sedona |
| Full size SUV | Toyota Sequoia | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Full size premium SUV | Infiniti QX80 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | Lincoln Navigator |
| Full size light pickup | Chevrolet Silverado LD | Ram 1500LD | - |
| Full size heavy pickup | Ford Super duty | Chevrolet Silverado HD | - |
American experts from marketing company J.D. Power was ranked 26 times the most reliable car in the US market. Traditionally in various categories for local market victories went mainly to cars of Japanese and American manufacturers.
Least of all problems (89 per 100 cars) are recorded in Lexus cars. Second place went to Buick. The cars of this company have 110 faults per 100 cars. The third line with a score of 111 problems per 100 cars belongs to Toyota. The top five also included Cadillac (114 breakdowns) and Honda (116 breakdowns).
Last year, the top 5 most trusted brands looked a little different. The winner was the same - Lexus, but followed by Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Acura and Buick.
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"Top 10" brands with the most reliable cars
| Place | brand | Number of problems per 100 machines |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lexus | 89 |
| 2. | Buick | 110 |
| 3. | Toyota | 111 |
| 4. | Cadillac | 114 |
| 5. | Honda | 116 |
| 6. | Porsche | 116 |
| 7. | Lincoln | 118 |
| 8. | mercedes benz | 119 |
| 9. | Scion | 121 |
| 10. | Chevrolet | 123 |
Summarizing the results of the new study, the experts drew attention to the fact that the largest number claims of motorists refers to malfunctions of the connection system mobile phone via a Bluetooth connection, as well as to the operation of the voice control system. In addition, many car owners are not happy with the work power unit especially gearboxes.
The study also showed the dependence of brand popularity on the quality of technological equipment. 56% of owners who have not experienced problems with the built-in systems of the car intend to continue to purchase products of the corresponding brand in the future. 43% are ready to abandon the brand after three or more breakdowns. 15% will even pass by the car if it is not equipped with the most modern systems.
The most reliable models about classes
| Class | Leader | Class | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subcompact models | Scion xD | Medium sized models | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Compact Models | Toyota Corolla | Mid-size sports cars | chevrolet camaro |
| Compact premium models | Lexus ES | Medium premium models | mercedes-benz e-class |
| compact sports cars | Scion tC | Full size models | Buick LaCrosse |
| Subcompact crossovers | Kia Sportage | Mid-size premium crossovers | Lexus GX |
| compact crossovers | GMC Terrain | Midsize Pickups | Honda Ridgeline |
| Compact premium crossovers | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Minivans | Toyota Sienna |
| compact vans | ScionxB | Full size crossovers | G.M.C. Yukon |
| Mid-size crossovers | Nissan Murano | Pickups | GMC Sierra LD |
| heavy pickups | Chevrolet Silverado HD | ||
European drivers and owners road transport recognized that the most reliable car is a car brand Skoda.
Most car buyers, both new and used, choose reliability as their main selection criterion. This concept includes a lot of things: the least number of breakdowns, maintainability of components and assemblies, engine operation at low-quality gasoline or oil, etc. in this article we will tell you which is the most reliable car for Russia in 2015.
Worldwide Car Reliability Rating System
Reliability Ratings car models and stamps are carried out all over the world and on each continent separately. countries with large automotive markets also conduct their own reliability ratings. The initiators of such ratings are usually analytical agencies and automotive vehicles mass media.
Why are car reliability ratings carried out? The media and analytical agencies make such ratings for their own income. Such information will always be in demand. This means that the agency that published such a rating will be able to earn a lot on advertising that will be present on the pages of this rating.
- a market where cars are sold;
- car class (hatchback, crossover, sedan, SUV)
- period of years of production of cars participating in the rating;
- list potential problems that may occur with each specific car model.
The reliability of each specific model the car is found out by means of a survey of a certain sample of respondents, which are owners or drivers who directly operate these cars. Such surveys are carried out in places where the largest concentration of motorists: service stations, car exhibitions, car dealerships, etc.
The list of potential problems with the car includes various possible breakdowns, violations of work and shortcomings that were discovered by drivers during the operation of cars. The list is usually divided into several categories:
The table below lists the main categories of potential problems and their descriptions.
| Categories of breakdowns | Description |
| Engine and gearbox | This may include problems with fuel system, with camshaft, sensitivity to poor quality gasoline, high demands lubricants, short intervals technical inspection, reliability of fastenings of the engine cooling system and gearbox, etc. |
| car body | Manufacturer's warranty for the absence of corrosion on the body, the thickness of the paintwork, the thickness of the body panels, the maintainability of the body panels, the quality of the paintwork, the appearance of air and moisture bubbles, and many chips. The car body also includes: the quality of plastic and rubber inserts, moldings, the quality of the plastic of the front and rear lights |
| Chassis | Lifetime consumable parts: shock absorbers, struts, silent blocks, bushings, rubber bands and seals of stabilizers and levers. The quality of the offered consumables and spare parts. |
| Comfort in the cabin | Comfortable driver position, reliable operation auxiliary systems driver: parking system, anti-lock braking system, traction control system, systems exchange rate stability, navigation system, climate control, cruise control, etc. |
| Vehicle safety | EuroNCAP rating, airbag deployment. |
After the data has been collected from the respondents, the agencies calculate the results. Usually consider the number of problems per 100 cars of a given model or brand. Most often, the values are rounded up to the brand of the car. so if a brand has completely failed models on the market, they can drastically lower its reliability rating.
The most common problems with modern cars
Many motorists will be interested to know what kind of breakdowns and malfunctions are typical for all modern cars.
It turns out that most often drivers and owners of vehicles manufactured over the past decade call such problems in cars:
— appearance car is of poor quality paintwork;
- vehicle control system - errors in the control unit and various automatic systems in the car;
- low-quality upholstery of the car;
— Problems with audio systems;
- problems with the navigation system.
Car reliability rating in Russia 2015
Now we should tell you which car brands are recognized as the most reliable in Russia and Europe this year.
European drivers and owners of road transport have recognized that the most reliable car is a Skoda car. Czech automotive manufacturer makes such cars, in every 100 of which motorists find 77 malfunctions or problems. This is the smallest number of problems among all car brands.
In second place is the South Korean brand KIA, which scored 83 complaints for every 100 vehicles. In second place is the South Korean brand KIA, which received 83 complaints for every 100 vehicles. Not without reason in Russia Kia model Rio is in the top three best-selling models, it is only surpassed by Lada Granta And Hyundai Solaris. Moreover, the second model refers to the general KIA South Korean automobile concern. In addition, the KIA brand has launched many stylish models on the market in the class of crossovers, business sedans, compact hatchbacks.
In third place in the reliability rating in Russia is the Suzuki brand, which does not shine big sales on Russian market. However, it was her car models that entered the Top 3 car reliability in Europe and Russia. The Suzuki brand has 86 problems for every 100 vehicles.
But the fifth line of the car reliability rating was divided between models brands Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. They have 88 problems for every 100 cars. - Volvo - 93 problems for every 100 cars;
- Volkswagen - 95 problems for every 100 cars;
- Opel - 98 problems for every 100 cars;
- Peugeot - 99 problems for every 100 cars;
- SEAT - 99 problems for every 100 cars.
