Toyota and Lexus, for example, which topped the reliability list, offer four hybrid options between them. But Chrysler, coming in at the bottom, was hurt by the lowest score in the entire survey for its Pacifica hybrid.
This year's data was collected from owner surveys of more than 330,000 vehicles, Consumer Reports says and covers 2000 through 2023 (and some 2024) model years. It asked owners about 20 "potential trouble areas" to create a score between 1 and 100 for each vehicle. Those scores influence an automaker's overall reliability ratings.
Kia and its sister brand Hyundai have made names for themselves with futuristic new electric-vehicle models. Consumer Reports also notes its Sportage plug-in hybrid scored remarkably well in the otherwise-problematic segment.
9. BMWBMW X5.
BMW
Score: 64
BMW's X5 SUV was ranked first of 16 luxury midsized SUVs by the magazine. Since being introduced in 1999, the SUV has been a major success for BMW.
8. PorschePorsche Cayenne GTS
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Score: 66
Porsche's Cayenne and Macan SUVs scored respectably in CR's survey.
Business Insider reviewed an $82,000 Macan S in 2019 and found it "combines luxury, performance, and versatility in a balanced and efficient manner."
7. Mazda2021 Mazda 3 2.5 Turbo.
Kristen Lee
Score: 67
The Mazda 3 is compact, relatively cheap, and poised to lure buyers away from higher-priced options from Audi or Mercedes (both of which scored much lower in Consumer Reports' lists.)
Honda's high score was buoyed by the HRV's 85 reliability rating. When Business Insider reviewed the second generation of the compact SUV in 2022, we found it stylish but disappointingly slow.
At the other end, Honda's Passport scored just 48 for reliability, bogged down by poor electronics quality, CR said.
4. AcuraAcura RDX.
Acura
Score: 70
Honda's more upscale brand tied it for reliability this year. Acura's RDX ranked number 3 overall for luxury compact SUVs and made the top 10 for reliability, but its Integra brought in a much lower score of 47 for reliability.
3. MiniA 2023 red Mini Cooper SE.
Andrew Lambrecht
Score: 71
Mini's two models scored well for reliability. The classic Mini Cooper continues to perform well for both reliability and owner satisfaction in CR's surveys.
2. ToyotaThe 2023 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited.
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Score: 76
Toyota continues to top reliability lists, fueled by six models with scores above 87. The 4Runner SUV lead the pack, followed by a slew of hybrids.