Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable small cars (2024)

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Reliability Survey: Most and least reliable small cars? ›

The most reliable small car is the Honda Civic (coupe) with a 9.1 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Civic is the second most reliable small car with a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The average reliability score for the small car category is 7.8, with 17 models scoring above average for reliability.

The most reliable small car is the Honda Civic (coupe) with a 9.1 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Civic is the second most reliable small car with a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The average reliability score for the small car category is 7.8, with 17 models scoring above average for reliability.

Luxury brand Lexus gets ranked first, with models like the 2023 Lexus GX proving to be the most reliable. They are also doing well in the hybrid model section. Better fuel economy, low maintenance costs, and top-rated technology are what you get when you buy a Lexus.

1. Toyota RAV4 Mk5 - 96.47%

The Rio is the most reliable Kia model and has the brand's lowest average repair costs, according to RepairPal.

Lexus, Toyota, and Mini are the three most reliable brands in this year's annual auto reliability brand rankings, with the two Japanese brands swapping spaces from last year. The automaker Honda follows, with its luxury Acura brand coming in fourth and the mainstream Honda brand rounding out the top five.

Toyota: Renowned for its durability, longevity, and low-cost maintenance, Toyota vehicles often retain their value and have a reputation for reliability. Honda: Recognized for producing reliable cars with solid engineering, good fuel efficiency, and longevity.

Is the Mini Cooper reliable? ›

Over the years, MINI Cooper has earned favorable scores from J.D. Power's Consumer Ratings, which use a 100-Point Score system. Recent MINI Cooper model years have consistently earned overall scores between 82 to 85, with verified MINI owners rating the Quality and & Reliability as “Great.”

Lexus ranks highest overall in vehicle dependability for a second consecutive year, with a score of 135 PP100. Among premium brands, Porsche (175 PP100) ranks second and BMW (190 PP100) ranks third. Toyota ranks highest in the mass market segment, with a score of 147 PP100.

Citroen C3 is a well-equipped small car with a high driving position and good overall visibility. Citroen is, without a doubt, one of the best small cars out there for its accessibility. It is very easy to get in and out with wide-opening doors and comfortable seat heights.