Most reliable car brands, Lexus and Toyota win in USA

In the US, Lexus and Toyota occupy the top 2 positions in the rankings the most reliable car brands. The cars of the Japanese group, in fact, are driven by brands that have few technical problems, according to “2024 US Vehicle Dependability Survey“.

Lexus wins for the second year in a row and for the tenth time in 12 years. In this ranking, there are 9 models from the Toyota group on most categories. They are Lexus ES, Lexus IS, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Tacoma and Toyota Tundra.

Lo US Vehicle Dependability Study 2024, statistical analysis on the reliability of new cars is based on the answers given by more than 30,000 owners of cars registered in 2021, after three years of ownership.

According to the study, car owners experience lower levels of car reliability after three years of ownership. The large number of problems found by owners indicates a decrease in the long-term reliability of cars.

The most reliable car products, adding problems for everyone

According to statistics – we repeat: conducted in the United States – since last year the industry average has increased by 4 problems per 100 cars.

“L‘middle age Of cars on American roads today are about 12 years old. This highlights the importance of building a car designed to stand the test of time. “Automakers must ensure that new technologies continue to meet the needs of customers in the coming years,” he said Frank Hanleymanaging director of JD Power, the company that conducted the study.

Under the lens well 184 places in nine main car categories: air conditioner, driving assistance, driving experience, external, functions/controls/displays, news, inside, motor and chairs.

In general, i infotainment system problems continue to be a problem for owners. Even double the number of errors related to body work or external parts.

Among the problems infotainment stands out connection Android Auto and Apple CarPlay followed by integrated voice recognition.

In general, problems related to driver assistance alertsfor. “Many think that after three years the owners are used to these sound and light systems. But that is not the case».

Errors or problems: internal combustion engines are better than battery powered ones

It should be noted that of all the reliable car products, those with electricity they have more problems than those of heat. In particular, owners of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) experience more problems than those of hybrid vehicles and gas powered.

BEVs cause more problems on average than PhEVs with full and petrol hybrids faring better.

As for tires, after three years is a sore spot for BEVs, with 39% of owners saying they’ve replaced them in the last 12 months. Even 19 percent points more than gas car owners.

If Toyota Motor Corporation wins the most segment awards i more refined brands and they are Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota itself.

Below is a table and full rank of the most reliable car brands in the United States.

(Learn more at Jdpower.com)