Tesla, Mercedes, and Jeep cars give owners the most problems, Consumer Reports says. These are the most and least reliable brands.

Tim LevinNov 16, 2022, 01:58 IST

The 2023 Toyota Highlander.Toyota

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.

With car prices through the roof, it's more important than ever to buy a dependable car that won't need expensive repairs.

A Toyota dealership in Florida.Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Consumer Reports released its annual ranking of the most and least reliable brands to buy a new car from on Tuesday.

Hyundai SUVs at a car dealership.AP Photo/David Zalubowski

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.

Pickup trucks at a car dealership in Littleton, Colorado.David Zalubowski/AP

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.

The 2022 Lincoln Navigator.Lincoln

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.

2022 BMW iX.BMW

See the full list below.

Tesla Model 3.Tesla

24. Mercedes-Benz

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.Tim Levin/Insider

23. Jeep

The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.Jeep

22. Volkswagen

The Volkswagen Tiguan.Volkswagen

21. GMC

2023 GMC Canyon.GMC

20. Chevrolet

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox.Chevrolet

19. Tesla

The Tesla Model Y.Tesla

18. Ford

The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor.Ford

17. Cadillac

The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq.Cadillac

16. Ram

2021 Ram 1500 TRX.FCA

15. Nissan

The 2023 Nissan Versa.Nissan

14. Volvo

The 2022 Volvo XC90.Volvo

13. Hyundai

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.Hyundai

12. Genesis

Genesis G80.Genesis

11. Buick

The Buick Enclave.Buick

10. Lincoln

2023 Lincoln CorsairLincoln

9. Kia

The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid.Kia

8. Acura

The 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec.Alanis King

7. Subaru

The 2023 Subaru Solterra.Subaru

6. Audi

Audi E-Tron Sportback.Audi

5. Honda

The 2023 Honda HR-V.Tim Levin/Insider

4. Mazda

The 2022 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback.Tim Levin

3. BMW

The BMW XM SUV.BMW

2. Lexus

The Lexus UX 250h.Alanis King

1. Toyota

The 2022 Toyota Corolla.Alanis King

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Tesla, Mercedes, and Jeep cars give owners the most problems, Consumer Reports says. These are the most and least reliable brands.

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.

24. Mercedes-Benz

23. Jeep

22. Volkswagen

21. GMC

20. Chevrolet

19. Tesla

18. Ford

17. Cadillac

16. Ram

15. Nissan

14. Volvo

13. Hyundai

12. Genesis

11. Buick

10. Lincoln

9. Kia

8. Acura

7. Subaru

6. Audi

5. Honda

4. Mazda

3. BMW

2. Lexus

1. Toyota