When our clients receive a successful settlement from their lemon law claim, one of the first questions they ask is: “How do I avoid getting a lemon again?” When considering another vehicle, the following trustworthy resources can help.
Consumer Reports is a well-known nonprofit organization that tests a wide range of consumer products. The organization also provides a review of the products’ quality. One of the most-watched releases each year is the organization’s report on automobile reliability. Every year, Consumer Reports gathers information on the most popular vehicle models and ranks them from the most reliable to least reliable. When you are considering a new vehicle, reports like this can help you pick a car that’s right for you.
How are cars evaluated for reliability?
To understand how reliable cars are, Consumer Reports uses surveys. The company sends out surveys to vehicle owners and asks them about their experiences with their vehicles. Consumer Reports gets individual reports from a wide range of owners. On average, the company uses 200 to 300 samples for each model year. With so much information on vehicle reliability, Consumer Reports can create its list of the most and least reliable cars.
Most reliable cars
Based on the survey, Consumer Reports determined which manufacturers built vehicles with the fewest issues. According to Consumer Reports, the most reliable brands of cars include:
Reliable cars
Reliable cars are those that are generally reliable but are not at the top of the list. Based on the survey results, these include:
Less reliable cars
Less reliable brands are those that had an above-average number of problems. According to Consumer Reports, the least reliable car brands include:
- Mercedes-Benz
- Cadillac
- Ford
- Mini
- Volkswagen
- Tesla
- Lincoln
Cars that were not ranked
Although Consumer Reports sent out surveys to vehicle owners across the country, the organization did not get enough data to rank these vehicle brands:
- Acura
- Alfa Romeo
- Chrysler
- Fiat
- Genesis
- Jaguar
- Land Rover
- Maserati
- Mitsubishi
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