In the world, it will help consumers choose a trustworthy car, the components of which very rarely become unusable.
When evaluating cars, we were guided by statistics collected by service stations, as well as official dealer centers. We also took into account the feedback from car owners.
Most reliable cars on this list are not necessarily the most expensive. Our test results may surprise you.
So, we present you the top 10 most reliable cars.
Leaders of Japanese descent
The first place in the top 10 went to Lexus. The machines of this company are particularly distinguished high level reliability electronic systems, engine, suspension. To date, Lexus brand cars, even with a mileage of 350 thousand kilometers, which were operated in difficult climatic conditions, will not cause trouble to their new owners. The best chassis are installed on cars. Even late with maintenance won't do much damage to the car. The most reliable car of this brand is the IS 350. It rightfully bears the title of the best prestigious car.
It is also worth highlighting the cars Mazda brands. The developers of the company have made special system SKYACTIV, which made it possible to compress diesel and gasoline engines. This approach significantly increased the reliability of machines. There was a complete absence of various models Mazda problems with the electronic part, as well as with automatic gearboxes, which are equipped with most of the brand's cars.
In addition, Mazda attracts consumers from all over the world with its appearance and interior decoration which have been trending for a long time. The best in the line were determined - these are Mazda 3 and Mazda CX-5.
In second place
What is the rating of the best cars without Toyota? Undoubtedly, in certain areas, brand cars cannot be called the best, but they allow significantly. Variables work smoothly, mechanical boxes speed changes. They do not need the highest quality consumables.
Toyota Tundra V8
- Toyota Tundra V8 is the best pickup;
- Scion xB is the best compact car;
- Toyota Highlander is the most reliable crossover.
It is also worth highlighting Audi. As statistics show, models of this brand rarely visit service centers. special attention deserves quality all-wheel drive transmission, which without problems copes with all the features of our roads. You can also praise robotic checkpoints. There are no complaints about the electrical part and the motor. The brand failed to take first place in the ranking due to the high cost of maintenance. Especially reliable cars can rightfully be called the Allroad family. Of course, Audi cars are worth your attention.
Reliability or sport?
In fifth place is the well-known and beloved by many - Subaru. Despite the fact that a few years ago this brand was in one of the lowest positions, today it still managed to enter the top 5. And all because it uses alloys that are more resistant to heat for the production of motors. For those who want to drive with the breeze, engineers have equipped certain models with turbocharging. The most reliable model among Subaru's lineup, it's the Legacy.
catching up
Showed herself well Honda and her accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. She perfected the i-VTEC system, which now runs smoothly and no longer bothers owners with the failure of the executive hydraulics. The design of the undercarriage has been simplified, but this is only an advantage and by no means a disadvantage. Company cars differ high quality interior assembly. Even when the cars do not lose their "commodity" appearance. The Civic Si model showed itself in the best way - a sports car equipped with an atmospheric engine.
Meet KIA in this rating. Korean motors have long been considered very high quality, and after the developers eliminated minor flaws, they broke into the first places in the ratings, worthily taking their place among prestigious brands. There are no more problems with the electronics that were encountered when operating the machine in difficult conditions. The only problem Korean cars- It's not a particularly strong chassis. Nevertheless, best model KIA should be called Sportage.
The last three
Eighth place in the ranking is conveniently located Hyundai Sonata- beautiful and smart. This universal car suitable for business, active as well as family people. The history of the car began back in 2014. Since then, there has not been a single disappointed consumer. Everyone was satisfied.
Penultimate place went to not the most famous Buick Verano. In 2016, the car won three competitions where safety issues were considered. This is not the first time. According to the same criteria, the car won in 2013.
Jeep also showed itself not from the best side. The most reliable component of the models of this brand is large-volume motors. Most often, minor troubles relate to the following parts of the car: gearbox, electronics system, chassis, air conditioner. The company's worst car is the Grand Cherokee.
What to buy
As international ratings show, the best modern market remain Mazda, Lexus and Toyota. The Americans failed to surprise the experts and take the lead. In their market stood out: Buick, Cadillac. The Europeans failed hard. Unfortunately, a lot Mercedes models and BMW remained outsiders. Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi did not move forward or backward.
Now you know which are the best and reliable machines in the world, and which ones should be bypassed. We hope that our rating will greatly simplify the search for such a desired car.
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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 right 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 television car 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 - he 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, receiving only minor damage corps.
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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,
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 an 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 receives 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 thanks to frequent breakdowns electricians, poor handling, and poor quality interior assembly. 
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:
- Smart Fortwo was the worst because of the eternal problems with electronics, the high cost of spare parts and repairs.
- Chevrolet Matiz excelled weak suspension, damage to which can occur even after hitting a small pothole.
- The Honda Jazz (Fit) has many electrical deficiencies.
- 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.
- Hyundai i20 did not bring to mind the EUR, automatic transmission and suspension.
- Hyundai i30 could not pass crash tests, which is why it fell into the rating of unreliable cars.
- Peugeot 308 is famous for the same weakness of the suspension and electronic stuffing.
- Seat Ibiza / Cordoba, like the car from the first line, glorified itself with unreliable electronics and high repair costs.
- Volkswagen Eos sins with the poor performance of the machine and electronics.
- 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.
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 may be the ranking 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:
- Operational reliability shows just the period during which the vehicle will not require the slightest repair.
- Durability is the ideal operating life with regular and high-quality maintenance.
- Ease of repair involves the ability to completely bring the car to working condition through minor or major repairs.
- Operability will demonstrate compliance with the actual service life stated in the technical documentation.
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 also went to 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 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
Surprising but praised German quality for many years now, they have not ensured their car industry getting to the highest levels of the reliability rating. 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 demand special equipment, special skills, which automatically increases the cost of work.
5 Subaru
Grade specifications 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 operation, requiring frequent maintenance. Of course, people who can afford Porsche cars, will not save on repairs and after-sales 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.
Salon 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 that has become best sports car with a high performance engine.
8. KIA
Mark several times managed to surpass its direct rival Hyundai, with which it has long competed in prestige and quality. Korean engines have long been noted for their very high reliability, bringing them to the level power units new generation. 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. Seems like the desire to do really nice 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:
The monthly American magazine Consumer Reports, which reviews and tests various products and their groups, turned its attention to cars at the end of 2016.
As a result of comparing testing of many brands, the publication's employees made up the top 10 unreliable cars. This includes a wide variety of cars that do not meet expectations for various criteria. Tests were carried out both in real road conditions by ordinary users, and on special crash tests.
Cadillac Escalade: premium SUV
The Cadillac Escalade is an SUV produced by Cadillac. It refers to, but despite this, the testers identified the shortcomings of the machine during testing. Cadillac Escalada first appeared in 1999. The car of 2016 is already the fourth generation. Its cost in various configurations from 4.5 million rubles to 6.4 million rubles.
Technical experts identified the following shortcomings:
- Very bad job brakes;
- the occurrence of huge difficulties with handling, even considering that for cars of this class, this is a frequent occurrence.
In terms of comfort, the testers noted the tightness in the cabin, there is very little space for passengers sitting in the back, in the second and third rows.
Land Rover Discovery Sport: premium crossover.
land Rover Discovery This is a series of medium-sized SUVs that appeared a long time ago, in 1989. In September 2016 on Land company Rover has introduced the fifth generation of these vehicles.
In the 10 most unreliable cars, Discovery Sport was included mainly due to disagreement with its market value: from 4 million to 6.3 million rubles. The manufacturer presents Land Rover Discovery as a premium car, but it also has an overly simple, understated interior.
Designed car for five or seven passengers. Despite all the developments, the Land Rover Discovery has some minor flaws in the safety car.
In the version designed for a large number of passengers, the trunk volume is quite small - only 258 liters. Of course, you can increase it, but for this you will have to remove the seats of the third row (it will be 1231 liters) or even the second row (it will turn out luggage compartment for 2406 liters). Under similar conditions, the five-seater version has a boot capacity of up to 2500 liters.
Maserati Ghibli: sports sedan
The Maserati Ghibli is manufactured by Maserati. This is not the worst car in the world, if only because its price is lower. average cost other cars of the same manufacturer: 3.1 million rubles for diesel version and from 3.4 million to 4.4 million rubles for petrol equipment.
The idea of such a "cheap" car was announced by Maserati in 2012, and already in 2013 it was presented to the public. They built the Maserati Ghibli based on the Chrysler 300.
Journalists-critics reacted to this car ambiguously. Externally, the Maserati Ghibli is very sporty, stylish, charismatic. He has a powerful benzie new engine: from 330 hp up to 410 hp diesel engine somewhat less powerful, only 275 hp.
However, there were problems due to which such prestigious car experts added to the ranking of the worst cars. The main identified shortcomings:
- lack of comfort and tightness in the cabin;
- high fuel consumption compared to other cars of the same class.
Mercedes-Benz CLA: premium compact car.
Mercedes-Benz CLA is a prestigious compact car from Mercedes-Benz, made on the basis of A and B classes. It was first introduced in 2013, and in 2016 it was restyled.
Outwardly, it is very beautiful, stylish, modern car, although slightly different from the "pre-reform" version.
The car's suspension was also criticized. For Mercedes cars, it turned out to be too tough, and given the Russian road realities, this is not the most positive quality of the car.
Some experts considered the Mercedes-Benz CLA a bad car also because of the uncomfortable passenger compartment on the back seat: due to the backs of the front seats, there is very little space in the back.
Dodge Journey: midsize crossover
Dodge Journey, which was first introduced by Chrysler in 2007 on. This is the first midsize crossover firms. Created on the basis compact SUV Caliber.
In 2011, the Dodge Journey was updated: the suspension was changed, a new 6-cylinder engine was installed (it became more powerful by 48 hp), and the interior was updated.
- poor handling while driving;
- high expenses for the operation of the car;
- frequent car breakdowns during prolonged use;
- small interior capacity compared to other cars of the same class.
During the tests, experts noted that the Dodge Journey is difficult to manage in emergency cases, cannot perform sharp maneuvers. Despite this, it is good for smooth acceleration.
Toyota Tacoma pickup
Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck that is produced by Toyota motor corporation since 1995.
In 2015, manufacturers introduced the third generation Tacoma.
Basically, these cars are designed for American market and American roads.
The interior of the car is decorated with plastic, which reduces its durability and reliability.
The main criticism of this car and the title of unreliable car were given ordinary drivers who have been using it for a while. Critics have highlighted issues such as:
- rigid suspension;
- problematic brakes;
- deficiencies in passenger safety.
Another disadvantage is the lack of rear passenger space. The Tacoma is only available with gasoline engine, there is no diesel, which is also considered a disadvantage by many users, therefore they rank ToyotaTacoma among the worst cars in the world.
Chrysler 200: mid-range car
Chrysler 200 produced by Chrysler in the period from 2010 to 2016 in sedan and convertible bodies. The second generation of the Chrysler 200 sedan was presented to critics and the public in 2013.
Despite the fact that the car was completely changed, the buyers did not like it very much and the employees of the Consumer Reports magazine included it in the top worst cars. Some say that it lacks uniqueness, that it looks like other cars. Despite this, the car looks quite harmonious.
The main shortcomings that critics point out are:
- uncomfortable, unsuccessful salon;
- not the most best performance, even taking into account the class of car;
- difficult handling and other disadvantages.
Despite this big problems observers did not reveal, so they did not consider the most unreliable car.
FIAT 500L: compact car
The Fiat 500L is a five-door compact car developed by Fiat. Despite the fact that the design and name were borrowed from the predecessor Fiat 500, the compact van is based on the larger Punto model.
They announced its creation in 2011, but they really managed to show it in Geneva at the 2012 motor show.
By many measures and by participating in many tests, the Fiat 500L did not rank among the most bad cars. It has always been considered one of the best in its class. Only the results of the tests in 2016, the magazine lowered the level of the car and classified it as the worst car. The main disadvantages were considered an uncomfortable fit and a stiff suspension. And ordinary motorists didn’t really praise the Fiat 500L in 2016.
Mitsubishi I-MiEV: electric car
Mitsubishi I-MiEV - five-door hatchback electric car Mitsubishi Motors, which was built on the basis of Mitsubishi I in 2009.
Since then, a lot of similar cars have appeared, so the Mitsubishi I-MiEV has been criticized and hit the top of the most unreliable cars for being inferior to competitors in such parameters as:
- battery charge duration full charge it will take 6-8 hours from a standard Russian outlet (at special refueling stations fast charging can be spent in 30 minutes, though only up to 80% of the battery charge);
- low battery life, which is enough for a maximum of 150 kilometers.
Because of these disadvantages of Mitsubishi I-MiEVs are considered bad cars and their virtues are lost: a roomy trunk, comfortable lounge, compact dimensions.
Mitsubishi Mirage: subcompact car
The Mitsubishi Mirage car was produced Mitsubishi Motors from 1978 to 2002. In 2012, the production of the Mirage was resumed in the sixth generation.
Almost immediately after the show Tokyo Motor Show 2011 this car received negative feedback from critics in the US, Europe and Australia.
Many did not like steering, too stiff suspension, poor sound insulation, "cheap" interior. Accordingly, with these shortcomings, the price seemed too high to critics.
Car owners themselves also speak negatively about the car and classify it in the top unreliable cars for:
- low reliability;
- uncomfortable, uncomfortable interior;
- high fuel consumption in comparison with competitors of the same level.
The monthly American magazine Consumer Reports, which reviews and tests various products and their groups, turned its attention to cars at the end of 2016. As a result of comparing testing, the publication's employees made up the top 10 unreliable cars. This includes a wide variety of cars that do not meet expectations for various criteria. Tests were carried out both in real road conditions by ordinary users, and on special crash tests.
