Yahoo Autos These Are the Best Sedans for Long-Term Reliability
Sedans used to rule the road, but they’ve declined in popularity as more Americans have fully embraced crossovers and pickup trucks. This has caused many automakers to drop sedans from their lineups due to lackluster sales.
While there might not be as many sedans to choose from as there once were, these vehicles still prevail as the preferred mode of transportation for many consumers. After all, some sedans have enjoyed a long reign as the most popular cars in America, proving these affordable, fuel-efficient and still-practical vehicles remain in demand. Many of the sedans that have survived the production chopping block in recent years are still in production because of their reliability. So which sedans are the most reliable? To determine the most reliable sedans, iSeeCars analyzed over 14.9 million used vehicles to determine the reliable cars with the best long-term staying power based on their ability to reach 200,000 miles. Of the longest-lasting cars, these are the 10 most reliable sedans based on their reliability ratings.
#1. Toyota Avalon
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 9.8 (of 10)
The Toyota Avalon full-size sedan earns the top spot. It has ample passenger and cargo space, and an interior full of high-end materials, including synthetic leather upholstery. It comes with a suite of standard safety features such as blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, LED automatic high-beam headlights, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking to name a few. It also comes standard with front-wheel drive and a 301-horsepower V6 engine. The upper XLE and Limited trims offer a 205-horsepower four-cylinder with all-wheel drive at no extra cost. The Toyota Avalon has lower than average repair costs, which encourages owners to keep them on the road longer. It is also the highest-rated sedan by Consumer Reports. Sadly, the Avalon will be discontinued after the 2022 model year.
A new Toyota Avalon costs an average of $39,625, and a three-year-old used Toyota Avalon costs an average of $37,792.
#2. Honda Accord
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 9.0
Ranked second is the Honda Accord midsize sedan. The Accord is praised for its sporty handling while offering more passenger room in the front and rear seats than most of its competitors. It also has appealing engine options, starting with its responsive 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder engine producing 192 horsepower. A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 252 horsepower is available on higher trims for drivers who want more power. The Accord’s base engine gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway, which is excellent for its class.
A new Honda Accord costs an average of and a three-year-old used Honda Accord costs an average of $31,435.
#3. Toyota Camry
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 9.0
The Toyota Camry midsize sedan ranks third. The Camry was 2020’s best-selling midsize sedan, and for good reason. It provides a smooth ride and comes with plenty of legroom and headroom for passengers. Its standard infotainment features include a 7-inch touchscreen display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth connectivity. It comes with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 202 horsepower on base modes, with a more rugged 3.5-liter V6 making 301 horsepower available on higher trims. It also comes with a suite of safety features including lane keep assist, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, and automatic emergency braking.
A new Toyota Camry costs between $23,215 and $35,219 and a three-year-old used Toyota Camry costs between $15,990 and $25,994.
#4. Honda Civic
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 8.9
The Honda Civic compact car ranks fourth. Despite its small car designation, the Civic has impressive passenger space and cargo room. It also provides a comfortable ride with quick acceleration and sporty handling.
The versatile vehicle is available as a hatchback, with its previous coupe body style discontinued for the 2021 model year. The Civic sedan is offered with two powertrain options including the base 2.0-liter four cylinder with 158 horsepower and a turbocharged 1.5-liter four cylinder with 174 horsepower. Civics come with a suite of safety features that include forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and automatic high-beam headlights.
A new Honda Civic costs an average of and a three-year-old used Honda Civic costs an average of $35,720.
#5. Nissan Maxima
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 8.6
The Nissan Maxima full-size sedan ranks fifth. A JD Power award winner in initial quality, the Maxima has a powerful 300-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine to appeal to drivers who want a powerful sedan with the characteristics of a sports car. It comes standard with a touch screen infotainment system, AppleCarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Maxima’s standard safety features include automatic high-beam headlights, rear cross traffic alert, pedestrian detection, traffic sign recognition, and rear door alert.
A new Nissan Maxima costs an average of $42,550, and a three-year-old used Nissan Maxima costs an average of $30,050.
#6. Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars Reliability Score: 8.5
The Toyota Corolla compact car ranks sixth. The Corolla provides a comfortable ride and has above-average fuel economy for the small car class. It comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense suite of safety features, which include: lane keep assist, lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, emergency braking and traffic sign recognition.
A new Toyota Corolla costs an average of $24,298 and a three-year-old used Toyota Corolla costs an average of $21,361.
