We are accustomed to believing in the impeccability of the "Germans", in the reliability of the "Japanese" and in other axioms (or is it legends?), Which automakers themselves have been stubbornly repeating for decades. Of course, there are independent studies that prove that this or that respected brand has received recognition all over the world for a reason. It is all the more interesting that some other reliability ratings completely refute popular misconceptions.
Myth 1. Cars used to be better
We live in an age of disposables. Durable-looking "tourist" boots can come apart at the seams in a couple of months, even if you walked in them exclusively around the city. From the body of the "fifth" iPhone, the paint peeled off already in the first days of operation. And I personally know the buyer Ford Mondeo, who, in the first year of owning a car, encountered so many small and not very troubles that he handed over the car back to dealership. Has this happened before?
It is believed that the models of previous years were created with a much greater margin of safety. Like it or not, it is impossible to say. But manufacturers take into account the fact that we have begun to change cars more often and rarely think about what repairs a car will need after 200 thousand kilometers.
It is believed that companies have massively switched to components with more Low quality, starting to buy them from manufacturers from third world countries. The automotive components industry has indeed changed: for example, Chinese company Fuyao Glass Industry has now become the second largest supplier of automotive glass to the factories of the most different brands(by the way, this year she opened production in Russia and began to supply glass to the Kaluga Volkswagen plant). Such examples cause concern among motorists of the old school.
However, statistics can dispel doubts. Studies carried out on the European market show that among the current 4-5 summer cars there is the same proportion of instances with various kinds of malfunctions (about 11%), as among cars produced 15 years ago and examined at the beginning of the "zero" years. Such data are given in the reports of the German organization TUV, which deals with vehicle inspection. Of course, in this case we are talking about neat Europeans who keep their cars in good technical condition.
And what about the ocean? There statistics are even better. Research by the American agency J.D. Power, fixing all (even the smallest) problems that arise during the operation of machines, show that over the past 10 years the number of comments has decreased by as much as half! In 2003, there were an average of 273 problematic parameters per 100 three-year-olds, and in 2013 this number fell to only 126 (data from the 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study report).
However, if we talk not about the "average" car, but about the models specific brands, you can see that depending on the year of manufacture, reliability can vary over a very wide range. For example, if you believe TUV rating, the reliability of Renault cars has declined significantly over the past decade. In the 2004 report, the four- or five-year-old Laguna and Megane models are in quite worthy places - at the level of the Audi A6 and BMW 5-series. Of the used cars surveyed, only 10.5% of the Laguna and 11.3% of the Megane had serious malfunctions. Over the years, the situation has changed radically.
In the 2013 report, Lagunas and Megans, aged four or five, are already at the bottom of the list with numbers of 18% and 23%. Lower - Renault Kangoo(23.2%), but not herself reliable car recognized as related Dacia Logan (25,8%).
A similar drop in quality is observed in Citroen. If the Xsara golf-class model in 2004 outperformed Audi and BMW business sedans in reliability, demonstrating the result of only 9.8% of faulty cars at the age of 4-5 years, then the Citroen C4 that replaced it breaks down almost twice as often (16, 7%).
However, such examples are, fortunately, the exception. The special quality of previous models is believed, first of all, by hardened “car gurus”, who found the times when “Mercedes was still the same”, and new Lada is no longer a match for “the very first Zhiguli”. To believe them or not is a philosophical question. Neither one nor the other can give any reliable statistics of breakdowns.
Myth 2: Engineering excellence of prestige brands
At world premieres of cars, journalists are always impressed by how luxury brands effectively present their technical know-how. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, range rover, Cadillac - all of them will certainly show new nodes in the context and allow you to ask engineers in detail about all the benefits of fresh solutions. This is done so that buyers have no doubt that they are paying not only for the brand and expensive finishing materials, but also for the real technical excellence. True, not a single brand, of course, admits that a car stuffed with advanced electronics is more capricious than simpler models, and components and assemblies that have received new Constructive decisions, sometimes less reliable and more expensive to repair than cheaper designs.
A year ago, the British organization Warranty Direct, which collects statistics on warranty and post-warranty car repairs in the UK, published a rating of the worst cars over the past 15 years. The list can be called shocking: it consists almost entirely of the flagship models of the German car industry. The real surprise was that it even included models that, in other ratings, on the contrary, were called the most trouble-free. The worst ten cars, according to Warranty Direct, looks like this:
- Audi RS 6 (2002-2011 release)
- BMW M5 (2004-2011)
- Mercedes-Benz SL (2002-2012)
- Mercedes-Benz Viano (1996-2004)
- Mercedes-Benz CL (2000-2007)
- Audi A6 allroad (2000-2005)
- Bentley Continental GT (2003-2012)
- Porsche 911 (body 996) (2001-2006)
- Range Rover (2002-2012)
- Citroen XM (1994-2000)
Such an amazing selection of cars can be easily explained: the experts took into account not only the total number of breakdowns, but - more importantly - also the cost of repairs. This can explain why the Porsche 911 and Mercedes-Benz SL were blacklisted. Of course, the comparison of repair costs is only partially fair, but it should be noted that the rating taking into account the "monetary factor" gives more correct results than without it.
Although even without taking into account the "issue price", the reliability of many respected brands is highly questionable. For example, statistics on engine breakdowns are not in favor of Audi, BMW, Mini and Volkswagen, Warranty Direct experts say. For every 27 Audi cars one engine failure. Worse - only the MG Rover brand, which has one breakdown for every 13 cars. Well, the best results were shown Honda brands and Toyota, which have one engine failure in 344 and 171 vehicles, respectively.
Not only in Warranty Direct research, but also in American ratings these brands do not show the best results. At J.D. Power brands such as Audi, Mini and Volkswagen also rank in the bottom 10 for reliability when evaluating cars as young as three years old. Yes, and BMW showed a result lower than the industry average.
To be sure, you can refer to another independent rating- Consumer Reports, which collected statistics on calls to American car services from 2003 to 2012. The top 20 cars said to have received "significantly more than average" hits were expensive models such as the BMW 7 Series, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GL, Mini Cooper S and Volkswagen Touareg.
Myth 3. Trouble-free "Japanese"
They say that the Russian ambassador to Japan at one time drove alternately in a Mercedes and a Lexus. There were always many problems with one machine, while the other served flawlessly. Guess what? This story was told to me by my friend, who worked for several years at the embassy, and I subsequently retold it to many acquaintances. Everyone usually guesses correctly, because Japanese reliability is an axiom. Or no longer?
IN last years The Toyota brand has become infamous for several large recalls of cars at once due to various kinds of factory defects, but this brand still occupies high lines in the reliability ratings. The ability to quickly eliminate the deficiencies found may contribute here.
Really, Toyota models and Lexus occupy quite high lines in many ratings, but you can’t say the same about other brands. Yes, and Toyota is not praised by all researchers. For example, the German automobile club ADAC, which has been researching car reliability for many years, did not notice any special advantages for Toyota. The list of 21 cars, the owners of which are the least likely to apply for service, includes only one "Japanese" - Nissan Micra. Well, Honda Jazz got into the top 12 outsiders. Of course, here we can talk about the error of German studies: in the German car fleet Japanese models not so much. But in America, there are definitely enough of them.
According to J.D. Power, among the “three-year-olds” Lexus is in the lead, but Mitsubishi is one of the top three outsiders. Worse than this brand only Dodge and Land Rover. Subaru, Nissan and Infiniti also perform worse than average.
Research by Consumer Reports (statistics of calls to car services from 2003 to 2012) also confirms that the Japanese are different from the Japanese. The titles of the best are awarded to several models of Toyota / Lexus, Honda / Acura, Mazda and Infiniti at once. The rest of the Japanese brands, according to the researchers, do not represent anything remarkable in terms of reliability.
Myth 4. "The British" are the most problematic
Testing new Jaguar models and Land Rover, we note from time to time that English engineering has stepped far forward in recent years. Take it in full aluminum bodies: This solution is now being used not only on sports cars, but also - for the first time in history - on thoroughbred off-road vehicles. And on highways, and on a serious off-road, these cars will not yield to anyone, but all words of admiration usually have to be accompanied by remarks about reliability ratings that have already set the teeth on edge.
Is it a joke: in the studies of J.D. power brand Land Rover has repeatedly been recognized as the worst of all, and Jaguar in the latest ranking has risen only five lines higher. If for every 100 used Lexuses aged three years there are 71 reported problems, then Land Rovers have 220.
However, representatives English brand say that the quality of the machines has seriously improved in recent years. Indian concern Tata, which acquired Jaguar Land Rover in 2008 made a major investment in reliability and innovation.
To find some evidence that unreliability british marks- this is already an outdated myth, we must seriously try. Well, for example, there are no English models in the latest rating of the worst ADAC cars. Also, in the twenty most unreliable models according to Consumer Reports, there are currently no car Jaguar and Land Rover, despite the fact that there is a BMW 7-series and X5 (statistics of calls to car services from 2003 to 2012.) That is, according to this study, it turns out that the Jaguar XJ and Range Rover Sport surpass them in quality. However, the fact that the "English" were not among the worst here is still little consolation.
But a recent study by Warranty Direct is already encouraging: the Jaguar brand entered the Top 5 in terms of engine reliability, losing only to Honda, Toyota, Mercedes and Volvo. True, experts immediately make a reservation: the most expensive warranty case over the past 15 years has been the failure of the Range Rover engine. Repair cost at 13,000 pounds sterling, which is equivalent to 680,000 rubles.
Myth 5. Mass brands save on reliability
As much as buyers of luxury models would like to feel the superiority of their cars over cheaper ones, in terms of reliability, many cheap models have long made their way to the leaders. If you can argue about all of the above myths, finding certain contradictions in the ratings, then here all researchers almost unanimously note that in terms of reliability, some small cars are not only not inferior expensive models, but outperform them.
The ADAC ranking of exceptionally reliable cars includes Volkswagen Fox, Renault Twingo, Peugeot 206, Nissan Micra, Ford Ka and Citroen C1. They are placed on a par with the Audi A5, A6 and Q5; BMW 1st, 3rd, 5th series, X1 and X3; Mercedes A-class, B-class, C-class and GLK.
According to TUV statistics, the top ten used cars aged 4-5 years now look like this:
- Toyota Prius
- Mazda 2
- Toyota Auris
- Toyota Corolla Verso and Smart Fortwo
- Mercedes C-class
- Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Boxster
- Porsche 911
- Volkswagen Golf Plus
The absolute leaders in reliability (including the cost of repairs) according to Warranty Direct are following models:
1. Mitsubishi Lancer(2005-2008 years of release)
2. Opel (Vauxhall) Agila (2000-2008)
3. Suzuki Alto (1997-2006)
4. Toyota Aygo (2005-2012)
5-6. Honda HR-V(1998-2006) and Volvo S40 (1996-04)
7. Mazda MX-5 (2005-2012)
8-9. Mercedes E-class(2006-2012) and Toyota Yaris (1999-2003)
10. Honda Jazz (2001-2008)
One big myth
Finally, it is worth mentioning those models whose reliability is not measured by any statistics at all. And the ideas of buyers about how faithfully such a model will serve is based solely on myths, rumors and isolated cases that happened to friends and acquaintances. IN best case results can be added to this long tests and resource tests that journalists arrange, but their results still should not be attributed to all released copies of a particular model. I'm talking, of course, about products. Russian stamps, about foreign cars of local assembly and about Chinese models.
Curious reliability tests are carried out by our colleagues from Autoreview. At the test site, they simulate the operation of the machine in a variety of modes, and the loads are increased. This allows you to quickly assess the endurance of machines and identify many "congenital diseases" of various designs. Many models do not withstand: serious breakdowns occur long before the end of the test. For example, on Chevrolet Aveo Kaliningrad assembly the gearbox withstood only 18,000 km, the shock absorbers leaked much earlier, and the front stabilizer nuts were already untwisted at the first thousand kilometers.
It may be difficult to judge the reliability of all machines by one copy, but when direct competitors participate in a comparative test, the results become more revealing. Take, for example, parallel resource tests Renault Duster and Chevrolet Niva. Some buyers of domestic models are convinced that affordable foreign cars are not much superior to Russian cars, but in terms of reliability, the difference turned out to be huge.
Tests simulating 100,000 km of mileage on various types of roads, including serious off-road and cobblestones, revealed that the Duster's suspension is worthy of praise. For the first time in the history of resource tests Autoreview after a long test, the suspension did not require the replacement of a single element. But the diagnostics of the motor based on the results of a long-term test showed that it wears out much faster than expected. The model also showed many other disadvantages, but all of them are essentially nothing compared to the problems that Niva discovered. Experts noted that under her hood, everything that could rust was rusted, including the cylinder block. During the test on the cobbled road, Shniva needed to change 10 (!) shock absorbers. In the gearbox, the teeth of the fifth gear fell apart and it jammed.
Of course, tests of single copies do not give the picture that is made up of statistics that take into account the breakdowns of hundreds of thousands of cars. But after all, the manufacturers themselves record all calls to official services, and it is possible that sooner or later independent organizations will also have access to the statistics of Russian service stations. And then, perhaps, widespread myths about Russian models and foreign cars of local assembly. So far, unfortunately, we know quite a bit about their true reliability.
| Place | Model | Share of faulty machines | Average mileage (km) | Place | Model | Share of faulty machines | Average mileage (km) |
| 1 | Toyota Prius | 4,0% | 63 000 | 62 | Volkswagen Touareg | 9,9% | 92 000 |
| 2 | Mazda 2 | 4,8% | 48 000 | 62 | Audi Q7 | 9,9% | 101 000 |
| 3 | Toyota Auris | 5,0% | 57 000 | 64 | Citroen C4 Picasso | 10,0% | 76 000 |
| 4 | Toyota Corolla Verso | 5,1% | 71 000 | 64 | Suzuki Swift | 10,0% | 54 000 |
| 4 | smart fortwo | 5,1% | 42 000 | 64 | BMW Z4 | 10,0% | 52 000 |
| 6 | Mercedes C-class | 5,3% | 68 000 | 67 | Mitsubishi Colt | 10,1% | 56 000 |
| 7 | Porsche Cayenne | 5,6% | 76 000 | 67 | Ford Mondeo | 10,1% | 95 000 |
| 7 | Porsche Boxster | 5,6% | 46 000 | 67 | Nissan Qashqai | 10,1% | 64 000 |
| 9 | Porsche 911 | 5,8% | 47 000 | 67 | Volkswagen Passat | 10,1% | 111 000 |
| 10 | Volkswagen Golf Plus | 5,9% | 61 000 | 71 | Hyundai Getz | 10,2% | 54 000 |
| 10 | Ford Fusion | 5,9% | 51 000 | 71 | Opel Zafira | 10,2% | 79 000 |
| 12 | Suzuki SX4 | 6,2% | 61 000 | 71 | nissan note | 10,2% | 60 000 |
| 12 | Mazda 3 | 6,2% | 61 000 | 74 | Volkswagen Beetle | 10,5% | 52 000 |
| 12 | Audi TT | 6,2% | 58 000 | 75 | Opel Astra | 10,6% | 70 000 |
| 15 | Toyota Avensis | 6,3% | 78 000 | 76 | Volkswagen Caddy | 10,9% | 87 000 |
| 15 | BMW X5 | 6,3% | 83 000 | 76 | Opel Agila | 10,9% | 49 000 |
| 17 | Mercedes SLK | 6,5% | 48 000 | 78 | Nissan Micra | 11,1% | 52 000 |
| 18 | Toyota RAV4 | 6,7% | 69 000 | 79 | Ford Galaxy | 11,3% | 101 000 |
| 19 | Audi A3 | 6,9% | 74 000 | 80 | BMW X3 | 11,6% | 80 000 |
| 20 | Mazda MX-5 | 7,1% | 44 000 | 80 | Honda Accord | 11,6% | 76 000 |
| 21 | volkswagen eos | 7,2% | 58 000 | 82 | BMW 5 Series | 11,9% | 99 000 |
| 22 | Audi A4 | 7,3% | 92 000 | 83 | Daihatsu Sirion | 12,0% | 52 000 |
| 23 | Ford Fiesta | 7,4% | 53 000 | 84 | Chevrolet Aveo | 12,3% | 52 000 |
| 24 | Audi A6 | 7,5% | 111 000 | 85 | Skoda Superb | 12,4% | 94 000 |
| 25 | Volkswagen Golf | 7,6% | 71 000 | 86 | Mercedes E-class | 12,5% | 110 000 |
| 25 | Mini | 7,6% | 53 000 | 87 | Renault Modus | 12,8% | 50 000 |
| 27 | Ford C-Max | 7,7% | 67 000 | 88 | Hyundai Tucson | 13,0% | 65 000 |
| 28 | Honda Civic | 7,9% | 64 000 | 88 | Volkswagen Polo | 13,0% | 56 000 |
| 29 | BMW 3 Series | 8,0% | 79 000 | 88 | Kia Picanto | 13,0% | 53 000 |
| 29 | Renault Twingo | 8,0% | 41 000 | 91 | Volkswagen Sharan | 13,2% | 98 000 |
| 31 | Toyota Yaris | 8,1% | 53 000 | 92 | Fiat Bravo | 13,4% | 65 000 |
| 32 | Honda Jazz | 8,3% | 53 000 | 93 | Citroen C3 | 13,9% | 57 000 |
| 32 | Mazda 6 | 8,3% | 77 000 | 94 | Renault Scenic | 14,0% | 70 000 |
| 34 | Toyota Aygo | 8,5% | 53 000 | 95 | Suzuki Jimny | 14,3% | 49 000 |
| 34 | Mercedes B-class | 8,5% | 60 000 | 95 | Kia Rio | 14,3% | 64 000 |
| 36 | Opel Meriva | 8,7% | 52 000 | 97 | Hyundai Atos | 14,4% | 46 000 |
| 37 | Volkswagen Touran | 8,8% | 89 000 | 98 | Renault Clio | 14,5% | 55 000 |
| 37 | Opel Tiger | 8,8% | 47 000 | 98 | Ford Ka | 14,5% | 50 000 |
| 37 | Volvo C30 | 8,8% | 69 000 | 98 | Chevrolet Matiz | 14,5% | 46 000 |
| 40 | Seat Altea | 8,9% | 70 000 | 101 | Kia Sorento | 14,6% | 82 000 |
| 40 | Ford Focus | 8,9% | 74 000 | 102 | volkswagen fox | 14,7% | 55 000 |
| 40 | Ford S-Max | 8,9% | 95 000 | 103 | Skoda Roomster | 14,8% | 67 000 |
| 43 | Volvo S40 | 9,1% | 89 000 | 103 | Peugeot 207 | 14,8% | 56 000 |
| 43 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | 9,1% | 66 000 | 105 | Citroen C2 | 14,9% | 57 000 |
| 45 | Opel Vectra | 9,2% | 87 000 | 106 | Citroen Berlingo | 15,2% | 76 000 |
| 45 | Skoda Octavia | 9,2% | 92 000 | 107 | Fiat Punto | 15,3% | 61 000 |
| 47 | BMW 1 Series | 9,3% | 66 000 | 108 | Alfa Romeo 147 | 15,5% | 65 000 |
| 47 | Citroën C1 | 9,3% | 56 000 | 108 | Volvo V70 | 15,5% | 114 000 |
| 49 | Subaru Forester | 9,4% | 72 000 | 110 | Alfa Romeo 159 | 15,8% | 83 000 |
| 49 | Kia Cee´d | 9,4% | 65 000 | 111 | Citroen C5 | 15,9% | 89 000 |
| 49 | Peugeot 107 | 9,4% | 54 000 | 111 | Seat Ibiza | 15,9% | 62 000 |
| 52 | Hyundai Matrix | 9,6% | 55 000 | 113 | Citroen C4 | 16,7% | 70 000 |
| 52 | Mercedes A-class | 9,6% | 55 000 | 114 | Fiat Panda | 16,9% | 51 000 |
| 52 | Honda CR-V | 9,6% | 71 000 | 115 | Peugeot 307 | 17,8% | 72 000 |
| 55 | Mercedes CLK | 9,7% | 62 000 | 116 | Peugeot 407 | 18,0% | 85 000 |
| 55 | Nissan X-Trail | 9,7% | 81 000 | 116 | Renault Megane | 18,0% | 76 000 |
| 55 | Mercedes ML | 9,7% | 94 000 | 118 | Fiat Doblo | 21,4% | 80 000 |
| 58 | Mazda 5 | 9,8% | 74 000 | 119 | Renault Laguna | 23,0% | 90 000 |
| 58 | Opel Corsa | 9,8% | 53 000 | 120 | Renault Kangoo | 23,2% | 72 000 |
| 58 | Seat Leon | 9,8% | 73 000 | 121 | Dacia Logan | 25,8% | 73 000 |
| 58 | Skoda Fabia | 9,8% | 53 000 | 120 | Renault Kangoo | 23,2% | 72 000 |
| 121 | Dacia Logan | 25,8% | 73 000 |
Many drivers are actively interested automotive statistics and ratings reliable car brands. When studying the next rating or test results, motorists are very surprised. The same manufacturers in different ratings end up on different places. One marketing research proves the absolute victory of a certain model, and another rating puts it almost at the very end of the list of reliability. At the same time, there is a tendency to “play along” with researchers on a regional basis. So in the USA, more preferences are given to models of the American car industry, and in Germany best places traditionally go to German cars. Only Japanese manufacturers cars confidently hold top positions in ratings on all continents.
In order to help sort out this chaos of information, it is worth trying to combine all the results and draw conclusions on your own. This article provides an independent expert analysis of the best car brands in the world.
1 Lexus
First place in our ranking of the most reliable car brands is "Lexus", which is the undisputed leader in the versions of many surveys and studies. J.D. Power has been giving this brand the number one spot for five years in a row and has noted the trend of continuous improvement in the quality of their vehicles.
In 2016, Lexus showed a rate of 89 faults per 100 vehicles. To evaluate this result, it is worth paying attention to the performance of other brands. For example, Fiat had 164 breakdowns, while Dodge and Land Rover had 208 breakdowns per 100 cars.
The Lexus ES was named the best passenger car in the reliability category, and the Lexus GX was named the SUV champion. Those who prefer crossovers should take a closer look at the RX model.
"Lincoln" - quality and reliable cars from the American company "Ford" take pride of place in many ratings. According to the results of some studies, they are right behind Lexus, in other polls they are included in top five. On average, Lincoln cars have a rate of 118 breakdowns per hundred cars.
The best models of this brand were called "Lincoln MKZ" and "Lincoln MKS". These models have a minimum percentage of malfunctions and factory defects.
3. Porsche
The Porsche brand never ceases to delight all owners of these sports cars. high quality its products. It is worth paying tribute to the German engineers who know how to create reliable, powerful models machines with excellent appearance. It is not surprising that every year the number of Porsche fans around the world is growing. They are willing to spend a decent amount in order to have it. legendary car which combines unique design and high performance.
The indicator of the number of breakdowns at Porsche, according to various ratings, ranges from 100 to 116 points. The most suitable for connoisseurs of reliability is the Porsche 911 model, in which the number of faults is 95 points.
4. Buick
In fourth place in our ranking is the reliable American car brand Buick, which is gradually climbing the stairs. Year after year given manufacturer shows everything best result. The high-quality work of American engineers was appreciated in numerous studies. Glorified in Remarque's novels, the Buick is now celebrated by marketing companies around the world as one of the most best cars in terms of reliability.
The average indicator of this brand is 110 faults out of a hundred cars. This is a fairly high level among other competitors that were involved in the research. If Buick continues this trend towards a constant increase in the reliability of its cars and components, there is a great chance to soon see representatives of this brand at the top of the world rankings podium.
Toyota impresses with its stability. For more than a decade, it has been considered one of the best Japanese car brands. It seems that no force in the world is capable of diverting Toyota from the course of constant control the quality of their products. This direction of this brand helps to increase the confidence of motorists around the world and stimulates active demand for the entire model range.
This year, Toyota posted a respectable score of 115 on the breakdown scale per 100 vehicles. There is confidence that this Japanese brand for a very long time will remain one of the most reliable on the world market.
6. G.M.C.
GMC partially retrained from manufacturers heavy trucks into a company that manufactures popular pickup trucks, SUVs and minibuses in the United States. Now she confidently presents her new models of improved cars on American market and in Europe. Many experts appreciated the quality and reliability of the presented cars, which can be determined by the fairly high places in the ratings.
In 2016, according to the total indicators of all world studies, GMC cars scored 121 points. This is a decent result among other competitors, which inspires hope for further good results.
"Chevrolet" confidently got into the Top 10 most reliable automotive manufacturers in the world. According to research by the well-known marketing company J.D. Power this car brand scored 123 points, which is 24 points higher than the average result. The Chevrolet brand improved its performance last year, but there is a long way to go to stay in the world rankings or get closer to their leaders.
The best models in terms of quality and reliability were recognized as "Malibu", "Camaro" and "Silverado", which showed quite good results in the studies.
8. Honda
Eighth position in the top ten most reliable car brands is occupied by Honda. Usually, this Japanese company has always shown pretty decent results, which invariably pleased its supporters. It remains to be hoped that this is just a temporary phenomenon, and next year Honda will be able to regain lost ground. Representatives of the company announced that they were going to significantly improve the build quality of their cars and weed out suppliers of unreliable components.
In numbers, the reliability index of Honda cars is 127 points, which is 25 points better than the average result. best model experts called "Honda Civic", "Fit" and "Ridgeline".
9 Acura
Acura is right on the heels of Honda, which is its direct ancestor. Prestigious cars of this brand earned 130 points when assessing their reliability. legendary Japanese quality continues to delight many motorists and owners of these premium cars.
And the highest rating was achieved by the Acura ILX model, which was able to leave its "brothers" by a huge margin. 32
The company collects feedback from car owners around the world and conducts research on consumer satisfaction with a particular car brand. The most interesting rating of car reliability, which the company maintains, is called VDS (Vehicle Dependability Study), which includes a long-term study of cars during their operation. We offer you based on the new rating of reliability and quality Vehicle find out what are the most reliable brands and models in the world on automotive market Nowadays.
The VDS rating is aimed at the long-term reliability of vehicles. During the study, the company's specialists constantly monitor defects, malfunctions and problems that arise for car owners during operation. Data analysis starts from the moment of purchase new car in the showroom and is conducted during the first three years.
Today we will take a closer look at those car brands that have taken the first ten lines of the rating in terms of reliability and quality.
Recall that the number of points in the table means the average number of officially registered problems per 100 cars.
10 Chevrolet
In the top ten of the car reliability rating this year was the Chevrolet brand, which has registered 123 problems per 100 cars in three years. It's worth noting that this score is better than the industry average of 147. JD Power noted that the Camaro, Malibu and Silverado were the least likely to break down.
9 Scion
Youth oriented car brand Scion (a division of Toyota) this year scored 121 points and ranked ninth in the ranking. Compared to last year, the brand's position in the reliability ratings has improved by 13 positions. The most reliable models: Scion tC, xB and xD.
8. Mercedes-Benz
A luxury car always means difficult to maintain. That is why Maintenance premium brands is significantly more expensive than ordinary cars. But unfortunately, the luxury and price of the car does not yet indicate its reliability. That is why Mercedes follows not only innovative technologies and fashion trends in the automotive market, but also monitors the quality of products. Thanks to this, it took the fifth line of reliability this year. JD Power recorded just 119 problems per 100 vehicles in 2012 over the three years of the study.
7 Lincoln
Brand Lincoln, company-owned Ford, outperformed Mercedes by one point in reliability and took 7th place in the ranking with 118 points. The most reliable cars: MKS and MKZ.
6 Porsche
Porsche has really known for decades how to make sure that the owner of a car with a sporty character gets exactly what is usually expected from powerful vehicles. But besides this, German engineers know a lot about the technological reliability of their products. This year it ranks sixth in the reliability rating. Jd Power awarded the brand 116 points (116 reported problems per 100 vehicles). The most reliable model with the least number of identified defects and malfunctions: Porsche 911.
5.Honda
The same number of problems have been registered in Honda cars for three years, i.е. for 100 cars - 116, the same as the Porsche brand. Ridgeline was recognized as the most reliable car. Models and also showed good reliability values.
According to experts, JD Power has been improving its products for several years by improving build quality and weeding out unreliable suppliers of auto components.
4 Cadillac
This brand has shown the most unexpected result in recent years. In accordance with the JD Power car reliability rating, the brand has outperformed brands such as , and , which previously ranked much higher than the American Automobile Company, in terms of reliability and quality. Based on a three-year study, 2012 Cadillac cars are more reliable than Mercedes, Porsche and Honda cars of the same year. For three years, an average of 114 problems per 100 vehicles were registered.
3.Toyota
Toyota has always relied not only on pricing, but also on the quality of its products. It is thanks to reliability that the brand has gained popularity all over the world, which allows it to remain the world's largest car manufacturer on the world market. This year, the Japanese company ranks third in the three-year-old car reliability rating.
According to the results of the studies, an average of 111 problems per 100 vehicles were registered. The highest reviews were received by the Corolla and Sienna models.
2. Buick
More and more American brands are gradually getting into the top 10 most reliable cars in the world. This year, the Buick brand was not just in the top ten, but in the top three among the highest quality vehicles in the world. This was made possible by the fact that Buick cars according to the results of the study received 110 points (110 problems per 100 vehicles).
most reliable model The brand recognized the LaCrosse car, which outperformed cars such as Avalon and Ford Taurus in terms of quality and reliability.
1 Lexus
The Lexus brand this year not only traditionally took first place among all reliable cars, but also outperformed its competitors with an amazing result. Think about it. In three years, according to research conducted by JD Power, there were 89 problems per 100 vehicles. The most reliable passenger car recognized Lexus model ES. Among SUVs, the most reliable and quality car became SUV Lexus GX. Experts also singled out crossovers such as the RX for their low failure and breakdown rate within three years of operation after purchase.
Reliability is defined differently by different sources. Well, I must say - this is a fairly relevant topic today. Of course, among those people who are fond of cars. Well, be that as it may, it is best to focus on the reviews of the owners. Since this is the most reliable information, and you need to focus on it, making a rating for reliability.
Principles for compiling statistics
So, it follows, first of all, to say a few words about how such lists are compiled. In general, several criteria must be taken into account. Only then does the rating of car brands in terms of reliability turn out to be logical, competent and, most importantly, competent. Everything should be taken into account - the operation of machine components, reliability, comfort level in the cabin, luggage transportation, car impressions, design, exterior and much more. But in general, there are only four criteria. The first is the complaints of the owners. The second is reliability and quality. The third is expenses and possessions. And, finally, the fourth one is the quality of dealer service. If you take into account all of these factors, you will be able to compile a competent rating of car brands in terms of reliability, as well as find out which concern produces the highest quality cars.
German statistics
Well, at the head of the ranking are German cars. And this is not surprising. Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen are the order in which the brands rank in terms of quality and reliability. Not only cars such as sedans, station wagons and hatchbacks of the middle class are taken into account (although, speaking of German cars, the phrase “middle class” should not be used), but also sports cars, SUVs and minivans. When compiling statistics and ratings, it is important to take into account the interests and demand of various people and motorists. So it will be possible to determine which concern offers the widest range of machines.
Among the "Germans" - this is definitely a "Mercedes". There is no need to talk about the build quality - it has always been excellent, and manufacturers continue to adhere to their principles. “Audi” is a brand that produces, in some respects, simply flawless models. Especially lately. Manufacturers have increased the level of comfort and safety, as well as improved their engines, suspensions and gearboxes. Perhaps this is the reason for the increased demand for many Audi models. And of course, solid "BMW" and "Volkswagen". The Bavarians continue to make good, long-lasting cars, and Volkswagen does not change its traditions and endows its models with everything the best performance which are attracting more and more buyers.
Japanese and Korean production
The quality and reliability of vehicles belonging to Korean and Japanese concerns, is also impressive. So, for example, a huge number of people claim that the brand that produces truly is Lexus. Most best impression left the Lexus RX model. A little less popular and, accordingly, reliable, turned out to be Lexus sedan IS.
Toyota, Honda, Huynday - these brands are also included in the list of the most bought prices for which are pleasing to the eye, gained popularity due to successful combination cost and quality. Of course, of all of the above, Toyota is higher. Urban hatchbacks of this concern are sold out very quickly. In the same way as compact vans from Honda, which is one position below its competitor. Closes the top three "Asians" budget Huynday.
"British" and "Americans"
Excellent reviews “collects” and the British concern “Jaguar”. And his model has become the most bought of all that have ever been produced. Although a few years ago cars this production occupied a rather modest position, now everything has become different. The concern's specialists have changed the approach to auto production, and the result is obvious, the brand has taken a solid place in the ranking of the best, and this fact is confirmed by many!
A brand such as Chevrolet (an American manufacturer) is also on the list of reliable ones. original spare parts these cars are inexpensive, just like a technical inspection. Yes, and it breaks, I must say, rarely. In this way, it is similar to the American Ford - models of this brand can also often be found on the roads. In general, both Chevrolet and Ford are manufacturers producing stable cars. And it is for this quality that they are highly valued among drivers around the world.
Russian production
Well, a few words would not hurt to say about the cars produced at the factories of our country. Of course, it will be difficult if you take into account foreign brands. However, if you choose Russian car year, then it will most likely be Lada Priora or Lada Kalina. These machines are assembled soundly, especially latest versions. In addition, manufacturers began to improve their performance and equip them with new equipment, lighting equipment, and modernize engines. Many models are capable of squeezing 200 km / h, or even more. New engines don't break down that often, and that's definitely a good thing for fans. Russian car industry. Perhaps it is for this reason that the Lada is recognized as the most reliable car in Russia.
Rating 2015
Well, finally, I would like to list other brands that are included in the TOP of the most high-quality and reliable cars. They, it must be said, are not so few. The rating included, for example, the brand Infiniti, Suzuki and Porsche. Of course, these cars are not so popular, but the owners claim that breakdowns in cases with these cars are rare. Mitsubishi, Isuzu and Skoda also received a lot of votes. In general, it is worth noting that each brand has its own buyer. It all depends on taste, as well as on the financial capabilities of a person. In general, the most popular were also cars related to Japanese and Korean production. Strictly speaking, there is nothing to be surprised, since on the streets we see most often precisely “Mercedes”, “Audi”, “Toyota” and “Honda”. By the way, about prices. They are not that tall. So, for example, a used car in good condition can be taken for 150-300 thousand rubles. He has already served 15-20 years and can still withstand the same amount with good treatment. And new cars, of course, will cost more. The same popular Toyota Corolla in a new condition will cost about 800,000 rubles. In general, what to choose depends on the person. And the price difference is big.
