The world's best cars for reliability in 2021

Buying a car is a long-awaited event for many people. Some take their first car. Others, having saved up money, want to upgrade to a car of a higher level. And this is the right decision.

And it is also correct to build on such indicators as reliability and operational reliability. Cars are assembled according to certain templates. In fact, they copy each other in detail, but differ in bundles, color, etc.

This allows literally from several copies of one model to draw conclusions about the reliability, build quality of all other cars of this model.

Every year, authoritative publications and experts conduct surveys, investigate the number of calls to services, the number of faults, factory defects and a number of other indicators. All this is put together, analyzed and published. This is how the average consumer learns about the most reliable cars in the world.

Not many publications have published the results of their research. But certain conclusions about the rating of the most reliable cars can already be drawn.

Opinion from J.D. Power

Authoritative American publication. Became one of the first to publish the results of research on the reliability of cars.

Of course, the publication formed its top among the most reliable cars based on the indicators of breakdowns and malfunctions in the American market. Although for some reason they write that we are talking about the most reliable cars in the world.

At the same time, everyone understands that the car market in the United States and the same Europe or Asia is markedly different. Therefore, the results in the USA cannot be used to judge the quality and reliability of machines around the world.

Nevertheless, J.D. Power is a reputable publication and is considered one of the top researchers in the United States. Therefore, their data is trusted.

It is impossible to objectively judge the reliability when the car just entered the market. Therefore, J.D. Power conducts surveys among vehicle owners of different ages. For several years of operation, an approximate picture is formed, it is possible to find out about the emerging faults, factory defects, etc.

About 35 thousand car owners took part in the main research. Moreover, all of them are the owners of cars manufactured in 2018. Within the framework of the surveys, the main interest was the problems and malfunctions that have occurred with vehicles over the past year.

In total, about 180 faults were announced.

The final rating of reliability among passenger cars in the United States includes the following brands in descending order, from the most reliable:

• Lexus.
• Porsche.
• Kia.
• Toyota.
• Buick.
• Cadillac.
• Hyundai.
• Genesis.

It is worth noting that it is Lexus that is positioned as the most reliable and trouble-free brand in the United States. The second place is largely expectedly occupied by the Porsche brand. But Kia in third position came as a surprise to many.

In general, the level of demand and confidence of Americans in South Korean cars has grown significantly.

If we talk about which car turned out to be the most reliable according to the results of the latest research, then the Porsche 911 took the leading position.

In the end, the analytical company summed up the results. According to the results of their research, in recent years, the level of reliability of machines has significantly increased in comparison with previous years. On average, the increase in reliability was 10%.

Land Rover fans will be disappointed. This brand was recognized as the most unreliable in the United States.

Rating from TUV

Now is the time to talk about the top 10 most reliable cars in Europe. This rating largely reflects the situation on the Russian market.

TUV is a German technical organization. Experts annually make ratings for reliability. More than 200 models of passenger cars, which are officially presented in Europe, are involved in the research.

And if, in the case of J.D. Power, the most reliable and reliable car brand is mainly determined, then TUV focuses on specific models.

The final European rating of reliability among passenger cars includes those cars that go to service centers the least number of times for 2-3 years of operation. According to the research results, experts from TUV noted that in Europe the build quality has increased, as well as the percentage of factory defects, which leads to serious malfunctions, has decreased.

The current rating for the reliability of a car, based on the research results from TUV, looks like this.

• Mercedes GLC. Tops the rating among cars in terms of reliability. An absolute favorite. Shows the smallest number of malfunctions among machines for 2-3 years. About 2.18% of owners were forced to contact a car service. Moreover, they all had a mileage of at least 60 thousand kilometers. The car is also available in Russia. Sold for almost 4 million rubles in the basic configuration.
• Genesis G70. An interesting car that was also highly appreciated in the USA. The model demonstrates the minimum number of breakdowns in comparison with competitors. In Russia, the G70 is the most affordable model of the brand. It has been implemented in the Russian Federation since 2017. The current price is from 2.4 million rubles.
• Mercedes B-Class. Is it any wonder that several Mercedes models at once entered the ranks of the European leaders in terms of reliability. Mercedes B-class turned out to be one of the best in the 2-3 years category. The survey showed that only 2.4% of owners turned to the service with an average mileage of 40 thousand kilometers. The Mercedes A-class was also a little behind. He has 2.5% with an average of 43,000 kilometers.
• Lexus ES. The Japanese brand has long established itself as one of the most reliable manufacturers in the world. There was a period when it seemed that a recession had begun. But this turned out to be a temporary phenomenon. Lexus was then fully rehabilitated. Now again tops the world rankings for quality, reliability and the least number of breakdowns. Lexus ES has been on sale in Russia for several years. This is the sixth generation of the front-wheel drive sedan. Available with motors ranging from 150 to 249 horsepower. But the price bites too. From 2.7 to 4.5 million rubles.
• Porsche 911. Where can we go without it. The model was highly appreciated in the USA and Europe. A year ago, 911 topped the reliability rating in the 2-3 year age category. Now she has moved a little further. But in the category of 4-5 years she remained at the top. The rear-wheel drive sports car is selling well even in Russia. Moreover, buyers are not confused by the starting price of 7.6 million rubles.
• Mazda CX-30. Compact Japanese crossover, which will soon reach Russian consumers. In the USA and Europe, the model has already been highly appreciated. And so high that the fresh car was immediately among the favorites in the reliability rating. It should be noted that in Russia this car will be sold under the name CX-3.
• Audi Q5. Mid-size and very reliable crossover. This is clearly evidenced by the results of studies and surveys. Only 2.8% of car owners were forced to contact the service with an average mileage of 60 thousand kilometers. A popular car in Russia. Q5 reached Russian consumers in 2016. Now the crossover can be taken at a price of 3.5 million rubles.
• Suzuki Vitara. A real surprise for many. Yes, Vitara continues to be judged because of its predecessor, the Grand Vitara. Although he was quite reliable. The new Vitara is part of the compact crossover segment. Differs in high reliability and excellent build quality. In Europe, Vitara has managed to knock out its place in the ranking, ahead of such models as the Porsche Cayenne, Opel Mokka and Volkswagen Beatle.
• Toyota RAV4. But not to see this Japanese crossover in the rating would be a surprise. But Toyota is not losing ground. The fresh RAV4 continues to delight in reliability and build quality. Since November 2019, the new product has been on sale in Russia. Now such a handsome man can be picked up from the salon for about 1.9 million rubles.
• Kia Rio. The South Korean inexpensive car in the face of the Kia Rio closes the European rating. Sells well in Russia.It enjoys well-deserved demand in the USA, as evidenced by the previously presented rating from J.D. Power. The assembly of the new Kia Rio has been carried out in Russia since 2017. The current price is from 860 thousand rubles. Although objectively it is empty. Better to focus on a price tag of at least 1.1 million.

It is hardly worth doubting the objectivity and fairness of the presented rating. After all, it was formed based on the opinion of the surveyed car owners.

Top cars in Russia

Separately, it is worth talking about 8 cars that are in the greatest demand in the secondary market and at the same time have excellent indicators in terms of reliability.

Since in Russia not everyone turns to official service centers, it is not entirely correct to form the top based on the statistics of calls. Here the emphasis was on the feedback and opinions of the drivers themselves.

As a result, we managed to make the next top.

• Kia Rio. It is important to understand that the Russian version of Rio is different from the European and American ones. She has undergone special adaptation, and is also offered in more modest trim levels. This makes the car more accessible, but better adapted to our roads and climate. Only in 2019-2020, sales of Kia Rio in the secondary market increased by 35%. The car has a small number of critical malfunctions, an original design and a wide selection of equipment. But one of the main success factors is an affordable price.
• Hyundai Solaris. A reliable and popular car from a South Korean manufacturer. Has a lot in common with the Kia Rio. Hence the high demand and good sales in the secondary market. Yes, Solaris has its drawbacks. It is not recommended to take this machine over 6 years old. But after 2-3 years from the start of operation, no obvious jambs come out. At least another 4-5 years will serve faithfully. And the price is extremely affordable.
• Nissan Qashqai. Compact but very popular crossover from the Japanese company. Repeatedly recognized as the best in its class. It has a number of objective advantages, as well as a minimum of disadvantages. Moreover, several generations can be included in the reliability rating at once. Although, if possible, it is better to buy fresh copies.
• Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. An option for those who want to get a real SUV and are ready to invest at least 2-3 million in the purchase. An incredible all-terrain vehicle with incredible endurance. He storms Russian roads without any problems. Perfectly adapted to the local climate. Reliable, comfortable, trouble-free and powerful.
• Volkswagen Polo. Another inexpensive car. The Russian version of the Polo is often criticized. But the car continues to be actively sold, as well as popular. This is a combination of low price with really good build and reliability. Yes, this car can hardly be called German. But Polo deserves its place in the ranking.
• Ford Kuga. In the secondary market, Kuga has grown significantly. In the last year alone, sales have increased by 30%. Buyers consider the American crossover to be reliable, high quality and reliable. And these are quite fair statements. Over the years of service, the car delivers a minimum of problems to the owner. Many nodes can be serviced by hand. Also of great importance is the fact that the crossover model from Ford began to be assembled in Russia.
• Audi Q5. The model presented in the previous rating is also in demand in Russia on the secondary market. Reliability can be assessed only after 2-3 years of operation at least. And in this regard, the Audi Q5 clearly demonstrates its viability as a quality crossover. Quite an expensive model. But the wide range of benefits justifies the cost in many ways.
• Renault Logan. Cheap and cheerful. This is roughly how you can describe the latest generation of Renault Logan. The most budget car that justifies every ruble of its value. Despite the availability, the reliability indicators are high. A real workhorse.

Reliability is one of the main criteria that you should rely on when choosing a new or used car.

It is difficult to objectively assess such a characteristic of a completely new model. You need to understand how the car will behave after at least 1-2 years of operation, what problems will come out as a result of factory defects, how often the owner will have to visit service centers.

This is why leading analysts such as TUV or J.D. Power put their ratings on used cars only.