The best and most reliable cars. Rating of the most reliable cars

An article about the 10 most reliable car brands in the world, as well as which car brands are considered the most reliable. At the end of the article - a video about the top 10 most unreliable cars.

The concept of car reliability

Every year, a wide variety of analytical agencies conduct surveys, research, accumulate and process information in order to rank the car market in the relevant categories. This can be a rating of the most budget cars or the most passable, as well as necessarily the most reliable.

This term - reliability - consists of a combination of various qualities and characteristics of a car:

1. Operational reliability shows just the period during which the vehicle will not require the slightest repair.
2. Durability is the ideal operating life with regular and high-quality maintenance.
3. Ease of repair involves the ability to fully bring the car into working condition through minor or major repairs.
4. Operability will demonstrate compliance with the actual service life stated in the technical documentation.

Experts' conclusions may surprise consumers - far from always "quality" equals "expensive". Excellent performance can give models various manufacturers and any price level.

Rating of reliable cars in the world (car brands)

1 Lexus

The Japanese auto industry is always out of time and out of competition. This is a style, level, class and quality that has no equal yet. The experts who participated in the study of operational data noted very worthy electronics responsible for the operation of the engine, transmission and other vehicle systems. A few years earlier, car owners complained about the failure of equipment, especially when enough high mileage. Now, even after 400 thousand kilometers when driving on a variety of road surfaces and operation in difficult weather conditions electronics does not cause the slightest concern.

Absolutely phenomenal results were demonstrated by the chassis of the Lexus and Consumables. Due to the initially pledged resource reserve of 30%, even if the car owner does not take the car to scheduled maintenance, this does not affect the "health" of the vehicle.

2 Mazda

There is nothing surprising in the fact that the next prize-winning place also went to a Japanese car. Mazda owes its increased level of reliability to Skyactiv technology, which equalizes the degree of compression of diesel or gasoline engines. In addition, the brand's cars noted the absence of malfunctions in electronics, the excellent operation of the automatic transmission, which is so common for this brand, and the appearance. Thanks to the build quality and excellent interior trim, the car does not lose its “presentation” for many years. This feature makes Mazda profitable in resale, because even after several years of operation, it looks new.

Especially from the whole family, experts singled out the CX-5 and Mazda 3.

3.Toyota

The leading brand in many ratings was awarded an honorary “bronze” here. Analysts have differed opinions on these vehicles: although they can hardly be called the benchmark for reliability in some areas, they all win in terms of the amount of money saved on maintenance compared to other equally popular brands.

Received good marks as automatic boxes, and robotic transmissions. Stepless variators, installed on some models, also do not require regular maintenance, and any problems are fixed with little money.

4 Audi

Surprisingly, the vaunted German quality has not ensured that their car industry has reached the highest levels of the reliability rating for many years now. Audi received this honor for its main advantage - aluminum body. Lightweight, economical and, thanks to durable paintwork very resistant to corrosion. The owners speak positively about the trouble-free, durable gearbox and the absence of problems with electrical equipment.

However, if there is a need for body repair, it will be very expensive for the owner. Since the melting temperature of aluminum is much higher than that of steel, welding work require special equipment, special skills, which automatically increases the cost of work.

5 Subaru

The evaluation of the technical characteristics of this car surprised even the experts. The reason for the unexpected takeoff of the brand is the introduction of manufacturing process new, stronger alloys that increase the reliability of engines. And design engineers further reduced the degree of forcing the motors, bringing them to world standards.

Good dynamic parameters are achieved by equipping with a turbocharger, although more recently power was added by increasing the speed and varying the injection.

The Legacy model received the highest rating, but the BR-Z coupe added a fly in the ointment, hitting the anti-rating of unreliable sports cars.

6 Porsche

Slowly but surely, the automaker is climbing higher in the ranks of a reliable brand. This can be explained by the expansion of sales of models with traditional engines, which are installed, for example, in the Cayenne SUV or Panamera hatchback. But the sports options - Cayman and Boxster - cause criticism. Their boxer units proved to be extremely capricious in their work, requiring frequent maintenance. Of course, people who can afford Porsche cars will not skimp on repairs and service. However, at the moment, the maintainability and durability of these models leaves much to be desired, especially considering their price tag.

7. Honda

The manufacturer finally took the i-VTEC system seriously and brought it to perfection. For many years, car owners have suffered from malfunctions and even failure of the executive hydraulics. At the same time, Japanese engineers decided to abandon the multi-link suspension and functionally improved the chassis, just simplifying it. Specialists especially appreciated this move - they were not afraid to lose technical advantage, the brand has acquired a new dignity and a new rating level.

The cabin of all Honda models boasts excellent finishes and quality materials, even in budget versions. An ideal assembly does not bother the car owner with unnecessary noises and squeaks. All this allows the car to maintain a decent appearance for a long time in order to be resold at a great price.

The best model of the brand in terms of reliability was recognized Honda Civic Si, which became the best sports car with a highly accelerated engine.

8. KIA

Mark several times managed to surpass its direct rival Hyundai, with which it has long competed in prestige and quality. For Korean motors, it has long been noted very high reliability, bringing them to the level of new generation power units. And thanks to the constant elimination of emerging shortcomings and continuous improvement, they now deserve to stand in line with the most prestigious brands.

The manufacturer also got rid of troubles with electronics, which failed during operation in bad weather conditions and under excessive load. And the silent gearbox has lost unpleasant "failures" when switching gears.

The only one on this moment The disadvantage is the chassis of the cars, which still needs to be brought up to European quality.

The Sportage crossover has become a leader within the brand.

9 Nissan

This car has a very good reputation for being reliable. workhorse". Excellent anti-corrosion coating, low consumption oil, decent engine and chassis. Problems can start after about 100 thousand kilometers, small, fixable, similar to others automotive brands but with steep prices.

The device of the machine is such that in order to replace, for example, candles, half of the engine has to be disassembled. Or it is impossible to separately change the steering rods exclusively in conjunction with an electric rack, which by itself could last another 200 thousand kilometers.

10. BMW

Apparently, the German automaker decided to make money on spare parts and after-sales service, and not on sales volumes, as the Japanese do. This alone can explain the incredible complexity internal device car and at the same time increased "brittleness".

BMW owners unanimously talk about frequent visits to services, since almost no car malfunction can be done on their own. Any interference with the mechanism can only cause more damage. It seems that the desire to make a really good car led to the fact that the engineers were too smart and unwittingly reduced reliability to a minimum.

If you don’t drive off-road and don’t get into accidents on a BMW, it will pleasantly please you with a magnificent, not gluttonous engine that starts from a half turn in any temperature and functions perfectly under any load. Particularly noted is the suspension, which allows you to feel like on soft waves while driving.

Video about the top 10 most unreliable cars:

Experienced Russian motorists when buying a car, they think, first of all, about its reliability, this is not surprising, because during operation there are many critical situations ranging from a banal drift to tire wear. It is difficult to choose a car to your liking without losing the price and reliability. Beginners in this matter pay attention either to the appearance or to the cheapest car model, not taking into account specifications, which over time will lead to high costs for transport maintenance.

Nowadays, prices are relatively conditional, so in Europe, drivers put the cost of further maintenance in the first place, that is, when choosing a car, they sum up the sum of the cost and further maintenance. Of course, find a reliable and economy car not easy, but there are criteria by which each category can choose the most suitable option.

Choosing a reliable and economical car

The main ones are:

• repair costs;
• fuel consumption;
• frequency Maintenance ;
• maximum possible mileage engine;
• oil change frequency.

To find out how economical a vehicle is, you need to look at its technical characteristics, which indicate the fuel consumption indicator in urban conditions, outside the city and a mixed version. However, in the application from the manufacturer, only the flow rate without overloads is fixed. additional devices, and at low speed. This suggests that you need to visit various forums where you can ask people about real fuel consumption. If we talk about reliability, then here it is also worth looking at the manufacturers' documentation first, although there are also approximate data on the frequency of service.

The quality of the parts depends only on the manufacturer, so it would be useful to study the reviews on specific model car, for example, on drom.ru.

budget vehicles

The most reliable budget cars

What is the most reliable and economical car in Russia? First of all, it is easier to find such a car in segments A and B, since these vehicles are great for driving around the city, and also have all the necessary qualities. Price per car budget class can vary from 300 to 600 thousand rubles. If we consider the car elite segments, then the price of their models goes far beyond a million rubles. Our list of reliable and cheapest cars is made up of new models of the budget class, which includes:

1. Hyundai Solaris(accent), according to most, it turns out to be the most economical to maintain. The base cost is 460,000 rubles. In general, Korean technologies come out at the expense of trifles, everything is thought out for assembly for comfortable operation, and there is no need for repairs in the first five years of use. The car contains a 1.4 or 1.6 liter engine. Service takes place every 15 thousand kilometers, and the cost of diagnostics is quite moderate. Changing tires is also economical, since the wheels on the transport are small. The most privileged model from the list, suitable for both the city and the extra-urban area.
2. gone far and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The car is one of the most economical in terms of battery life, as well as low fuel consumption. Among the benefits can be called reliability in its devices. Additional costs annual maintenance is not required, costing about 100 thousand rubles.

   

   Hyundai Solaris (Accent)

3. KIA Rio- this is practically the twin of Hyundai Solaris, which differs only in appearance. There are no differences in parameters, it is completely identical to it. The manufacturer has created a reliable, durable car with an acceptable cost in the range of half a million. The vehicle has an increased ground clearance of 165 mm, so it easily extends dirt roads. Comes with air conditioning and disc brakes. The car is equipped with electrically adjustable mirrors and heating.
4. Renault Logan- European, but the price is affordable. This car is the best selling of all European cars. Its design has not changed for a long time, so there will be no problems in maintenance. The car has an eight-valve engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. Since the design is simple, repairs can be carried out in any garage. Attractive design and excellent driving performance does not leave anyone indifferent.
5. Chevrolet Cobalt - budget sedan, as well as relatively new on Russian market. The approximate price is from 450 thousand rubles. Although the design is not original, but the assembly is good. Gasoline consumption is small - 7.6 liters per hundred, is the 92nd. Contains a roomy trunk for 545 liters. The engine is on 1.5 liters with five-speed mechanics. Unkillable suspension is his trump card, he can drive even on the most difficult roads.

   

   Chevrolet Cobalt

6. Toyota Corolla- economy car Japanese assembly. The machine is well equipped and has good technical characteristics. The guarantee of use goes on three years or one hundred thousand km. run.
7. Chevrolet Aveo- an interesting subcompact sedan for urban use. approximate cost goes from 500 thousand rubles. Korean manufacturers as if all needs were taken into account Russian roads. It is much more compact, fashionable and brighter than the Chevrolet Cobalt. Despite all the advantages, the car is a little expensive to maintain, but for less fuel consumption, it can be added to the list of economical vehicles.
8. Skoda Rapid– acceptable in service and reliable in operation. You can drive this car safely for five years, as Skoda responsibly approaches the assembly. The pluses include the ideal suspension quality, which is very important for Russian users.
9. Ford Focus– has been holding leading positions in the Russian market for several years now. Its price is 530 thousand rubles. It comes in more than 20 trim levels, the most popular is the 1.6-liter petrol model, consuming an average of 6.5 liters.

   

10. Daewoo Matiz- Assembly of the Uzbek automobile industry, although the design comes from Italy. The equipment can be both basic and luxury. Engine capacity - 0.8-1.1 liters. Such a foreign car A class has a cost of 250-350 thousand rubles. Good equipment includes power windows, air conditioning and power steering, but in the basic there is nothing but a steering wheel and pedals.

The most economical, reliable and inexpensive domestic cars to maintain

Can be distinguished:

The models presented above are more or less popular. This does not mean that reliable and inexpensive brands have finished their list. There are many other cars that act as the best solution not only in terms of economy, but also comfort.

Not every car enthusiast can afford to buy new car, and after a few years of operation, until he, as they say, began to “crumble”, get rid of him. That is why many are interested in which car is the most indestructible and durable. It's one thing to change consumables, without it, nowhere, no matter how unpretentious the car is, but quite another serious damage due to the wear of spare parts, the development of their resource.

We will try to compile a kind of rating of the most unpretentious, indestructible, durable cars, based on publicly available statistics and surveys of car owners. And since domestic and foreign ratings different, let's look at each of them separately.

The most durable cars according to domestic users

On the second he confidently settled down Volkswagen Polo. The German auto industry is generally in high demand among domestic motorists, being considered unpretentious and durable. vehicle. They rarely break down, and the cost of spare parts is almost the same as for our VAZs.

Kia Rio - Korean middle class, took an honorable third place in the ranking of the most indestructible cars. For a reasonable price, the owner gets a very reliable vehicle.

European rating of good cars

The most indestructible cars, according to Europeans, are different from ours. In the first place is Toyota Camry, which almost never breaks down, and therefore is very much appreciated by foreign buyers. Even a used copy is considered a bargain.

Audi A4 rightfully takes second place, with its most indestructible suspension. The price, of course, bites, but this machine is definitely worth its money, and it will definitely work it out. Therefore, if you have the necessary amount to buy an Audi, you can take it without hesitation.

The third place was shared between Volvo and Mercedes-Benz, and not some specific models, but all the cars of these automakers. Although it must be confessed, the maintenance of these prestigious cars is expensive.

The worst cars

General opinion

Well, since we touched on the topic of reliability, it would be quite appropriate to mention the worst, often breaking cars. Here we will also operate with publicly available information, and do not pretend that everything published is true. Below we provide a list of the most broken cars, frequent visitors to car services and service stations.

The first place in the list of the most breaking cars is occupied by the British Rover SityRover. The careless build quality of this brand quickly made itself felt, which led not only to the disappearance of this car from car dealerships, but also to the complete collapse of the manufacturer itself. To date, such a company as the Rover company does not exist.

No matter how strange it may sound, but the next on the list is notorious in our country Honda car Civic 2012. We consider this car reliable and economical, while Western experts unanimously assert that it cannot be worse. Terrible handling, poor sound insulation and interior trim, led this model in second place in the list of the least reliable cars.

Dodge Grand Caravan earned notoriety due to frequent electrical breakdowns, poor handling, and poor interior assembly quality.

TUV List (International Expert Organization)

But besides the opinion of the people, there are also expert ones, for example, from such organizations as the German ADAC and TUV.

The TUV list is as follows:

• Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
• Hummer H3
• Jeep Liberty Sport
• Chevrolet Aveo LS
• Dodge Nitro SLT
• Toyota FJ Cruiser
• Toyota Yaris
• Suzuki Forenza
• Jeep Patriot Limited
• Chevrolet Trail Blazer LT

Whether to trust the opinion of the organization, whose direct duties include technical inspection of cars, everyone decides for himself, but in automotive world the opinion of these experts is taken into account.

ADAC (German Automobile Club)

The ADAC automobile club has compiled its list, which includes:

1. Smart Fortwo was the worst because of the eternal problems with electronics, the high cost of spare parts and repairs.
2. Chevrolet Matiz distinguished itself by a weak suspension, damage to which can happen even after hitting a small pothole.
3. The Honda Jazz (Fit) has many electrical deficiencies.
4. Fiat Punto failed to properly organize the cooling and air conditioning system. And if the second one can somehow be survived, then overheating of the engine is a very unpleasant phenomenon, and can lead to very expensive repairs.
5. Hyundai i20 did not bring to mind the EUR, automatic transmission and suspension.
6. Hyundai i30 could not pass crash tests, which is why it fell into the rating of unreliable cars.
7. Peugeot 308 is famous for the same weakness of the suspension and electronic stuffing.
8. Seat Ibiza / Cordoba, like the car from the first line, glorified itself with unreliable electronics and high repair costs.
9. Volkswagen Eos sins bad job machine and electronics.
10. Ford Mondeo is not properly fueled, which leads to malfunctions.

On our own, we can only add that before buying a car, it makes sense to turn to several sources, and based on the information received from them, make your choice in favor of one or another.

Ask any more or less intelligent car enthusiast what kind of car he advises to buy. “Reliable!”, - the experienced one will answer, and this will be the most correct advice. Of course, the adjective in this case is very streamlined and says in general, which a car must have in order to be considered durable. It is clear that not everyone can afford an armored vehicle capable of breaking through a wall. But there are also ones that you should focus on in search of an invulnerable steel horse. In this article, we will talk about what are the most durable cars, and also find out if your transport is among the most reliable.

Marauder - that sounds solid

First, let's look at the "narrow" cases. Agree, it is very logical that the most durable vehicle is an armored monster with the eloquent name Marauder. He received the honorary title in 2011 after participating in a motoring television show where he stellarly passed a number of specific tests. Since then, no one has managed to bring down the brainchild of the South African company Paramount Group from Olympus.

15-ton "baby"

What is so impressed by this "baby"? The most durable machine was originally created for specialized military tasks: to escort and protect columns and group transportation of fighters. As a result, the Marauder received many features.

This car can swim and is able to move and crush any passenger car that meets on the way."Baby" is equipped with anti-explosion chairs, resistant to explosions, made using bulletproof materials.

The strongest armored car weighs about 15 tons, and it can take three tons more cargo on board. Marauder in length reaches more than six meters (6.12). Its height is almost 2.5 meters, and its width is almost 2.7.

Mina - sideways

The car carries ten passengers. For all its bulkiness, this rugged machine is up to 120 km/h. The engine produces up to 300 "horses".

Tests have shown that the most durable car in the world will withstand mortar fire and not be afraid of rocket attacks. Brick wall for this "boy" as if made of cardboard - it will ram, fill up and not blink an eye.

On the video car Marauder:

Even having blown up on a high-explosive mine, the Marauder only shook himself off and confidently followed on, having received only minor damage to the hull.

Cook green, half a million

, see how the previous owner looked after her, for what purposes he used it, whether there was a major overhaul. Interestingly, the price is not always an indicator of the strength of the machine.

A few words about your car...

It is traditionally believed that the most durable cars are made by the Germans and the Japanese. In third place - a car from the States. But is it? We will not guess, and turn to the research of specialized organizations. For example, there are the results of a study by the American analytical agency J. D. Power for 2012. Then the experts unequivocally stated that they consider the most reliable cars produced in 2009-2010. In general, they stated that the strength of the car is growing from year to year.

Large scale interview

Analysts drew their conclusions based on the results of comprehensive interviews with car owners. Drivers were asked about what kind of trouble happened to the inhabitants of their garages over the past year and how often. As a result, an index was calculated, indicating the number of breakdowns per 100 cars. Further, the principle of analysis is simple: fewer collisions - more reliable cars. Almost 40 thousand motorists took part in the study. And compared 32 models released in 2010.

The Japanese rule

What did J.D. Power experts find out? So, they called the Japanese Lexus the most reliable (71 breakdowns). The second place belongs to the "German" Porsche (94). Third with the same result of 112 faults came Japanese Toyota and American Lincoln. But the Land Rover, which is assembled in the UK, turned out to be the most fragile car, gaining 220 calls to the service (despite the fact that the average is 126).

The word "Germans"

Top Reliability

So, the top 10 most durable cars in the age range of two to three years look like this:

• 1 place. Mercedes SLK (2.4).
• 2nd place. (2.6).
• 3rd place. Mercedes GLK (3,6).
• 4th place. Porsche 911 (3.9).
• 5th place. BMW Z4 (4).
• 6th place. Mercedes E class C(4.5).
• 7th place. Audi Q5 (4.7).
• 8th place. Audi A3,

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.

1. 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.
2. Durability. This indicator determines how long the car can be operated if regularly and efficiently perform regulated maintenance.
3. Ease of repair. Even if the machine breaks down, some problems arise, the manufacturer must provide for the possibility of quickly eliminating them.
4. 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 the top ten car manufacturers 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.

The statistics say that bmw car 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 the reliability of the 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 received an 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 constructive solutions allow brands to be identified 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, only the undercarriage is upsetting, 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 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 cause the most sports 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 according to reliability criteria. The technical parameters have improved markedly, 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 with more wear-resistant and durable automatic transmissions and robotic boxes. 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 of the company are built. Gone characteristic problems with electronics, significantly increased efficiency and maintainability automatic transmissions. And the improved appearance generally deserves special attention. Because Mazda was in such a high place, only slightly behind the leader. Now this is one of best cars which 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 It is extremely rare to 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 vehicle, then select ten best cars in the world is extremely difficult. Therefore, instead of a collective rating, we propose to study small tops from representatives of different classes who managed to win first places. Based on the results of 2017, these machines are positioned as the most attractive cars by reliability. Each car has passed a thorough examination, has been evaluated by experts and ordinary motorists.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. Another important advantage of their work is the availability of information about average cost car repair.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 over last 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.

The double hit of Lexus, the leader in 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 at the peak of popularity now, everyone is eager to present the best representative of this segment. No surprises are to be expected. The top four looks natural. It included:

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