TOP 100 most reliable car brands in 2025
Reliability is most actionable when it is comparable at the model level. This page ranks car models by a unified reliability score for 2025 and summarizes what the top tier looks like across segments.
The score is an aggregate view of expected durability. Use it to compare candidates on the same 0–10 scale, while remembering that trims, maintenance history, and regional variants can shift real-world outcomes.
Start with the top snapshot and chart, then proceed to the full ranking for the complete coverage.
- Top positions cluster in a narrow score band, so adjacent ranks may be practically similar.
- High scores appear across different vehicle types rather than one single category.
- MSRP and reliability score do not move in lockstep; price alone does not describe durability.
- Near ties are common; interpret ranks as tiers where the score differences are small.
- Methodology and grouping rules can reshuffle models with very close scores.
| Rank | Model | Reliability score |
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The full list below uses the same scoring scale as the top snapshot. Scores are displayed with one decimal for readability and ranked in descending order.
Because score differences are often small, interpret near neighbors as a tier rather than a strict gap.
| Rank | Model | Reliability score |
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Reliability can be used as a planning metric in several practical ways:
- Ownership budgeting: setting expectations about downtime risk and repair frequency.
- Fleet selection: comparing model-level durability when uptime is a constraint.
- Total cost framing: understanding that the same purchase price can imply different lifecycle profiles.
- Shortlisting: narrowing candidates before comparing safety, space, and local service availability.
“Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest Reliability Rating.”
— iSeeCars, “How We Rank These Cars” (methodology note)“Vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached the highest level since 2009.”
— J.D. Power, 2025 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (press release)- Model-year and trim differences: redesigns and powertrains can change outcomes within one model name.
- Maintenance and usage mix: severe-duty driving, climate, and service history can shift real-world durability.
- Coverage and naming rules: some lists split body styles while others merge them.
- Segment effects: features and complexity can influence the frequency of reported issues.
- Price vs score: MSRP reflects market positioning and equipment; the relationship is descriptive, not explanatory.
Year: 2025. Metric: reliability score (0–10), shown to one decimal. Ranking: descending by score. Coverage: 100 models. Notes: model aggregates; trim-level differences may not be captured.
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