Yahoo Autos Tesla, Mercedes, and Jeep cars give owners the most problems, Consumer Reports says. These are the most and least reliable brands.
Consumer Report issued its annual ranking of the most and least reliable car brands.
Toyota topped the list, while Mercedes-Benz came in last for the first time ever.
Consumer Reports gathered data on more than 300,000 vehicles.
With car prices through the roof, it's more important than ever to buy a dependable car that won't need expensive repairs.
Consumer Reports released its annual ranking of the most and least reliable brands to buy a new car from on Tuesday.
The nonprofit outlet surveyed vehicle owners about issues they've experienced with their cars' engines, transmissions, electronics, and more. It used their answers to predict how new cars from most brands will hold up over time.
Lincoln, Ford's premium brand, shot up 14 places this year to become the only American brand in the top 10, which was dominated by Asian companies.
Some other big moves: BMW rose 10 places, while Chevrolet dropped the same amount. Tesla, which ranked second to last in 2021, jumped four slots.
See the full list below.
Consumer Reports excluded a handful of brands including Porsche, Rivian, and Jaguar either due to insufficient information or a lack of models sold in the US.
24. Mercedes-Benz
Predicted reliability score: 26
23. Jeep
Predicted reliability score: 30
22. Volkswagen
Predicted reliability score: 31
21. GMC
Predicted reliability score: 36
20. Chevrolet
Predicted reliability score: 40
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19. Tesla
Predicted reliability score: 40
18. Ford
Predicted reliability score: 41
17. Cadillac
Predicted reliability score: 42
16. Ram
Predicted reliability score: 42
15. Nissan
