Used car buying guides

Which used cars are most reliable, which to avoid, and the best picks for your budget, from NHTSA owner complaints per car sold for 740 model years.

The most reliable used SUVsThe most reliable used SUVs to buy, ranked by owner complaints per vehicle sold, with prices and repair costs.
The most reliable used carsThe most reliable used cars to buy, ranked by owner complaints per car sold, with the best model year in every class.
The best used cars to buyThe best used cars to buy in every class: reliable model years with a sensible price and cost to own.
The best used cars under $10,000The most reliable used cars you can typically buy for under $10,000, with prices and expected repair costs.
The best used cars under $15,000The most reliable used cars you can typically buy for under $15,000, with prices and expected repair costs.
The cheapest used cars to maintainThe used cars with the lowest expected repair costs over 5 years, from our repair forecasts.
Used cars to avoid: the least reliable model years, 2015–2024The least reliable used cars, from owner complaints per car sold: the model years to avoid in every class.