The two main factors influencing whether you say a decisive "I take!" When choosing a car or the uncertain "I'll think about it yet ..." is the price and reliability. Someone attracts friends and acquaintances as experts, someone is looking for reviews on car owners' forums. And we decided to rely on the opinion of experts from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power - editions that make up rating of the most reliable cars 2019 by polling hundreds of thousands of drivers.
- The Consumer Reports for Model Year 2019 looked at responses from 500,000 vehicle owners. With information on everything from engines and braking systems to interior quality and infotainment, the nonprofit testing agency confidently predicted which cars would give customers the least trouble in the coming years.
- The newest rating of the most reliable from the American company JD Power is based on the results of a survey of over 33,000 motorists who have owned their cars for at least 3 years.
We present you the top 10 most reliable passenger cars for 2019. We have included in the rating cars that are sold in Russia by official car dealers.
10. Toyota Highlander
In truth, Toyota could fill this entire list of reliable vehicles, but some of its models are the most impressive.
If you look at the data on the Highlander SUV since its redesign in 2014, you will find a vehicle with no mechanical issues (and virtually no cab electrical issues). But Highlander's best year came in 2018, when it scored the highest score for its segment in a Consumer Reports report.
9. Kia Soul
To get the highest rating for reliability, a challenger usually has to push one of the Toyota models off the pedestal. This is exactly what the Kia Soul did in 2019, becoming the most reliable minivan in recent years.
After several years in a row without any major complaints from the owners, the Kia Soul received the best reliability rating to date. It is curious that in the Consumer Reports rating the best minivan was another model produced by Kia - namely, Sedona. She managed to surpass the very popular in the West Toyota Sienna and make the rest of the contenders for the title of minivan of the year swallow dust.
8. Honda Fit
Consumer Reports ranks the Honda Fit as the best subcompact car in the US market. In Russia, the hatchback microvan is called the Honda Jazz.
In the last survey, foreign car owners reported that there were no shortcomings in this model. Over the past two years, the only negative feedback on the Honda Fit has been with minor climate system issues.
Russian car owners do not complain about the Honda Fit either, calling it a reliable, nimble and economical car.
7. Toyota Camry
One of the most reliable mid-size passenger cars of the decade, it has not shamed its name in 2019. It has been sold all over the world for several years now, and is among the top 5 best in terms of presentability, price and quality of cars on the Russian market.
In addition, according to car owners, Toyota Camry is not expensive to maintain. The main expense item for this car is engine oil, gasoline and filters.
Although the basic Camry design has been around for several years, Toyota is constantly making improvements to keep it fresh and competitive.
So this year, an updated model of the popular sedan appeared in Russia. Its cost is 1.9 million rubles.
6. Lexus NX
There have been many problems with luxury crossovers in recent years, but you won't find Lexus models among them. In the case of the compact NX, there have been mentions of minor paint and trim issues and the infotainment system. However, they have been resolved over the past two years.
The Lexus NX looks nearly flawless, according to the latest Consumer Reports poll. Its high reliability ratings (88%) allowed the car to overtake such eminent competitors as Porsche Macan (53%) and Mercedes GLC (34%).
5. Toyota Corolla
Competition is fierce in the compact class. However, the Corolla managed to outflank all its rivals, earning the title of "Most Reliable Compact Car of 2019" with a score of 89%.
By now, you're probably tired of watching Toyota models win the battle for reliability, but imagine how other automakers feel.
Owners have not reported anything bad to Consumer Reports about this car since 2014, and prior to that there were complaints of minor issues with car electronics. So if you are looking for a practical, most reliable and not too expensive car for city trips, then Toyota Corolla is the best option.
4. BMW 5 Series
A powerful and elegant car with excellent handling has been named by J.D. Power is the best premium mid-size sedan of 2019.
And although Russian BMW 5 Series owners share the admiration of their foreign counterparts, they still complain. No, not the lack of reliability of the car, but the high transport tax and expensive consumables. But the car is worth it, because in terms of comfort, dynamics and design it has few equal.
3. MINI Cooper
The winner in the category "Best compact sports car" is not such a frequent visitor on Russian roads. However, it is more popular abroad, and J.D. Power even surpassed its closest competitor, the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
However, the Consumer Reports survey participants disagree with this and still gave the palm to the Japanese. So we will assume that these two cars go "head to head".
In addition to its robustness, the MINI Cooper immediately stands out from the competition for its unusual appearance. This car is "for an amateur", but this iron horse will not disappoint its owner with frequent "illnesses".
2. Porsche 911
JD Power's Most Reliable Car of 2019. This sporty handsome man is not in the top ten. most expensive cars in the world, however, most car owners cannot afford it due to the "inhumane" price of 6.4 million rubles.
The "True Aryan" in the automotive industry offers superior driving dynamics, luxurious interiors and stylish design. The power scale of this car varies from 325 to 620 horsepower for different versions.
The refreshed Porsche 911 (911 Carrera S and 911 Carrera 4S) was one of the highlights of the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The most noticeable exterior changes are the elongated bonnet and matrix LED headlights. Of the internal changes, it is worth noting the upgraded three-liter boxer engine with 450 hp. There is also a mode that helps the driver when driving on wet surfaces.
1. Lexus GX
And J.D. Power and Consumer Reports agreed that there is no more reliable Lexus brand in the auto world. That's why this luxurious and powerful SUV became the king of the roads in 2019, the most reliable car in Russia.
If you want the maximum reliability of the Highlander, but want more technology and comfort, then the Lexus GX is exactly what you need.
The high reliability indicator (95%) of this car is significantly ahead of the indicators of its closest competitors - Audi Q7 (66%), Mercedes GLE (52%) and Acura MDX (40%).
A complete ranking of the most reliable cars according to J.D. Power
