When choosing a new car, reliability is always one of the top considerations for consumers. Especially for first-time buyers, a reliable car can not only reduce maintenance costs, but also save the owner a lot of trouble. According to the latest 2024 car brand reliability rankings released by Consumer Reports, Japanese brands continue to dominate and become a wise choice for the majority of car owners.
In this year’s list, Subaru surpassed Toyota and Lexus for the first time and unexpectedly became the most reliable brand! Models such as Forester and Impreza received reliability scores far above the average level due to their excellent quality performance. Crosstrek, Outback and others also maintained average or above average scores. Overall, Subaru has successfully maintained the high reliability of its products by sharing core components and reducing the risk of modification.
Lexus and Toyota have always been synonymous with reliability, ranking second and third respectively. Although some of Toyota’s models such as Tundra and bZ4X performed poorly, hybrid models such as RAV4 Hybrid and Corolla Hybrid continued to win glory for the brand. The advantages of these two brands lie in their long-term stable quality and reliable hybrid technology, which are favored by the global market. Honda still maintains its due strength and ranks fourth, and many of its models such as Civic and CR-V have outstanding reliability. Acura followed closely behind with its high-end positioning, occupying the fifth place.
Mazda followed closely behind in sixth place, with the same score as Acura. Although it is not as good as its Japanese big brothers Toyota and Honda, it has won the trust of car owners with its excellent craftsmanship and durable power system. What is more worth mentioning is that Mazda has always been committed to bringing drivers a pleasant driving experience, which undoubtedly adds a lot of color to its products.
However, Mazda’s performance is not perfect. According to Consumer Reports, the main reason for its ranking is the performance of its flagship SUV model CX-90, especially the hybrid version. The model has been reported by car owners to have problems in the transmission, steering system, suspension and in-car electronic equipment, and both the gasoline version and the hybrid version need further improvement.
This reflects that even brands known for their reliability may face challenges when faced with new technologies and large SUV designs. But overall, Mazda is still a brand worth considering, especially for consumers who pursue driving pleasure. Korean brands Kia and Hyundai ranked ninth and tenth respectively, gradually changing their previous market impressions with high cost performance and durability. German brands Audi and BMW unexpectedly entered the top ten, especially their high-end SUV series were recognized by consumers.
Here is the list of the most reliable cars for 2024:
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