Buying guide · updated 2026-10-30
The most reliable used car we rate is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner (100/100). The 2015 Toyota Tundra, 2017 Toyota Camry and 2015 Toyota Tacoma round out the top four, all with far fewer owner complaints per car sold than similar models.
Midsize suvs. Typical price about $20,936; repairs about $976 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 5 recalls.
Half-ton pickups. Typical price about $23,164; repairs about $1,665 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 5 recalls.
Midsize sedans. Typical price about $13,039; repairs about $1,043 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
Midsize pickups. Typical price about $18,228; repairs about $1,113 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 4 recalls.
Minivans. Typical price about $14,638; repairs about $1,363 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 5 recalls.
Compact and small suvs. Typical price about $14,215; repairs about $988 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
Luxury cars and suvs. Typical price about $13,949; repairs about $2,277 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 1 recall.
Full-size suvs. Typical price about $25,515; repairs about $4,335 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
Compact cars. Typical price about $11,153; repairs about $1,181 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
Midsize pickups. Typical price about $14,494; repairs about $1,254 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain. 2 recalls.
Compact and small suvs. Typical price about $14,335; repairs about $1,142 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 1 recall.
Compact and small suvs. Typical price about $9,913; repairs about $1,255 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 4 recalls.
Midsize suvs. Typical price about $18,626; repairs about $1,218 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
Minivans. Typical price about $13,466; repairs about $1,439 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: transmission & drivetrain. 1 recall.
Compact and small suvs. Typical price about $20,763; repairs about $999 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 1 recall.
Compact and small suvs. Typical price about $12,024; repairs about $1,311 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 1 recall.
Luxury cars and suvs. Typical price about $13,285; repairs about $2,866 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
Compact and small suvs. Typical price about $11,389; repairs about $1,338 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 4 recalls.
Compact cars. Typical price about $12,867; repairs about $998 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 1 recall.
Compact cars. Typical price about $9,127; repairs about $1,251 over 5 years. Biggest repair risk: engine & cooling. 3 recalls.
| Class | Model year | Reliability | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact cars | 2018 Toyota Corolla | 100/100 | $11,153 |
| 2023 Nissan Sentra | 95/100 | $12,867 | |
| 2018 Volkswagen Jetta | 94/100 | $9,127 | |
| Midsize sedans | 2017 Toyota Camry | 100/100 | $13,039 |
| 2022 Nissan Altima | 93/100 | $15,049 | |
| 2020 Volkswagen Passat | 88/100 | $12,653 | |
| Compact SUVs | 2016 Toyota RAV4 | 100/100 | $14,215 |
| 2020 Nissan Rogue | 98/100 | $14,335 | |
| 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan | 98/100 | $9,913 | |
| Midsize SUVs | 2017 Toyota 4Runner | 100/100 | $20,936 |
| 2016 Toyota Highlander | 97/100 | $18,626 | |
| 2019 Nissan Murano | 91/100 | $16,903 | |
| Full-size SUVs | 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | 100/100 | $25,515 |
| 2015 Ford Expedition | 92/100 | $22,129 | |
| 2018 Chevrolet Suburban | 82/100 | $26,907 | |
| Minivans | 2016 Toyota Sienna | 100/100 | $14,638 |
| 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan | 97/100 | $13,466 | |
| 2017 Honda Odyssey | 91/100 | $15,224 | |
| Midsize pickups | 2015 Toyota Tacoma | 100/100 | $18,228 |
| 2018 Nissan Frontier | 98/100 | $14,494 | |
| 2023 Ford Ranger | 70/100 | $25,373 | |
| Full-size pickups | 2015 Toyota Tundra | 100/100 | $23,164 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 86/100 | $18,943 | |
| 2018 Ram 1500 | 82/100 | $22,825 | |
| Luxury cars and SUVs | 2015 Lexus ES | 100/100 | $13,949 |
| 2015 Lexus NX | 95/100 | $13,285 | |
| 2018 Lexus RX | 85/100 | $20,669 |
How we rank: each model year's reliability score (0–100) compares its owner complaints filed with NHTSA, per car sold, with similar cars from 2015–2024. Repair costs are our forecast for the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year. Prices are our estimate of a typical used asking price today; mileage, trim and condition move the real price a lot. Cost to own adds the value the car loses, repairs and fuel at $3.40 a gallon. Model years with too little data for a confident rating are left out. Data through 2026-10-30.
The most reliable used car we rate is the 2017 Toyota 4Runner (100/100). The 2015 Toyota Tundra, 2017 Toyota Camry and 2015 Toyota Tacoma round out the top four, all with far fewer owner complaints per car sold than similar models.
The 2017 Toyota Camry among midsize sedans and the 2018 Toyota Corolla among compact cars.
The 2015 Toyota Tundra among full-size pickups and the 2015 Toyota Tacoma among midsize pickups.