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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.

Tim Levin   

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

With car prices through the roof, it
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.

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.

The nonprofit outlet surveyed vehicle owners about issues they
Pickup trucks at a car dealership in Littleton, Colorado.      David Zalubowski/AP

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.

Lincoln, Ford
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.

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.

See the full list below.
Tesla Model 3.      Tesla

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

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

Predicted reliability score: 26

23. Jeep

23. Jeep
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.      Jeep

Predicted reliability score: 30

22. Volkswagen

22. Volkswagen
The Volkswagen Tiguan.      Volkswagen

Predicted reliability score: 31

21. GMC

21. GMC
2023 GMC Canyon.      GMC

20. Chevrolet

20. Chevrolet
The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox.      Chevrolet

Predicted reliability score: 40

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19. Tesla

19. Tesla
The Tesla Model Y.      Tesla

Predicted reliability score: 40

18. Ford

18. Ford
The 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor.      Ford

Predicted reliability score: 41

17. Cadillac

17. Cadillac
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq.      Cadillac

Predicted reliability score: 42

16. Ram

16. Ram
2021 Ram 1500 TRX.      FCA

Predicted reliability score: 42

15. Nissan

15. Nissan
The 2023 Nissan Versa.      Nissan

Predicted reliability score: 44

14. Volvo

14. Volvo
The 2022 Volvo XC90.      Volvo

Predicted reliability score: 45

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13. Hyundai

13. Hyundai
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.      Hyundai

Predicted reliability score: 46

12. Genesis

12. Genesis
Genesis G80.      Genesis

Predicted reliability score: 52

11. Buick

11. Buick
The Buick Enclave.      Buick

Predicted reliability score: 54

10. Lincoln

10. Lincoln
2023 Lincoln Corsair      Lincoln

9. Kia

9. Kia
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid.      Kia

Predicted reliability score: 54

8. Acura

8. Acura
The 2021 Acura TLX A-Spec.      Alanis King

Predicted reliability score: 57

7. Subaru

7. Subaru
The 2023 Subaru Solterra.      Subaru

Predicted reliability score: 59

6. Audi

6. Audi
Audi E-Tron Sportback.      Audi

Predicted reliability score: 60

5. Honda

5. Honda
The 2023 Honda HR-V.      Tim Levin/Insider

Predicted reliability score: 62

4. Mazda

4. Mazda
The 2022 Mazda 3 Turbo Hatchback.      Tim Levin

Predicted reliability score: 65

3. BMW

3. BMW
The BMW XM SUV.      BMW

Predicted reliability score: 65

2. Lexus

2. Lexus
The Lexus UX 250h.      Alanis King

Predicted reliability score: 72

1. Toyota

1. Toyota
The 2022 Toyota Corolla.      Alanis King

Predicted reliability score: 72

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