Almost anyone can travel more than 300,000 km without major investments or major repairs. This of course does not mean that driving a car for such a long time is a good idea. Despite the possible minimum number of breakdowns, cars with a mileage exceeding 300,000 km are not exactly a cost-effective means of transportation.
But we repeat, almost any modern car is able to ride its owner for a long time, and so that he does not bring unpleasant surprises, it needs to be maintained in the required shape for the long term. Simply, follow the operating manual, promptly resolve minor problems as they arise, keep the car clean and thanks to this the car will repay you with reliability, good health and a consistently beautiful appearance.
To increase the chance of a good outcome, below you will list models that are reliable, but also very safe. These cars were rated by their owners at the highest level, which allowed them to be included in the list of cars that are likely to travel more than 300,000 km without spoiling the owners with unexpected unpleasant surprises.
Among the cars are both , and . All models without exception were recommended Consumer Reports. CR testing was carried out on new cars, which means that they are not only reliable, but also passed all the tests given to them by specialists from . This doubles confirmation of their reliability and quality of these cars.
$24,200 - $34,905
A five-seater with a slant under, with high reliability and amazing efficiency, shown in test runs (corresponding to 5.3 l/100 km). All these indicators certainly make us proud.
It consistently tops the charts and is a perennial favorite for many owners in terms of satisfaction with their car. It is this Japanese hatchback that owners most often note the highest reliability with mileages of even more than 300,000 km.
Toyota Camry
$22,970 - $31,370
Spacious, quiet, comfortable, this is one of the most reliable sedans you can buy. It may not be “packed” with a special sports spirit, but it strong point of course is reliability.
Like any other, Camry will not let you down, not only crossing the 300,000 km line, but will also delight its owner with trouble-free operation, in almost any conditions, for many, many years.
All engines and transmissions have proven their reliability. But probably the most reliable choice will be a four-cylinder engine that combines not only high reliability, but also economical.
Honda Odyssey
$28,975 - $44,600
Suitable for large families. It has a large number of different pockets, shelves and other nooks and crannies. The versatile interior accommodates up to 8 passengers with a bunch of different things, and seats for the smallest children can be easily installed in it.
Comfortable, the Odyssey scores very highly for the more responsive handling one would expect from a minivan.
$29,870 - $41,620
Another family favorite, it offers a spacious interior with eight seats and all-wheel drive. The second and third rows of seats fold flat to the floor for easy transport. large cargo. The reliability of the units, including the engine and transmission, is not in doubt.
The new redesigned Pilot will soon arrive to its first customers. The appearance will change, but reliability will most likely remain at the same high level.
$16,950 - $22,955
One of the longest models in production. Toyota Corolla like a classic reliable car mobile is an excellent choice for long term use. Compact dimensions and excellent fuel efficiency, do it good choice for commuting or everyday use on long trips.
And the reliability of the hardware means you'll rarely see yours.
Honda Accord
$22,105 - $35,055
Smooth and reliable powertrain with good fuel economy. Excellent qualities a car that you are going to drive for quite a long time. good in all these manifestations. Add to this the relatively spacious and well-designed, responsive handling and you have a winning car formula for many years to come.
Honda CR-V
$23,445 - $32,895
Combines compact external dimensions With spacious interior. Four-wheel drive, decent fuel economy, you rarely see this car standing on the side of the road with the emergency lights on or in a car repair shop. The reliability of this crossover has not surprised anyone for a long time, and over the years it has become clear that Honda made the right decision with its well-thought-out SUV; too many people liked it.
Toyota Sienna
$28,600 - $46,150
This is a travel vehicle you can truly rely on. The Sienna has plenty of room for family and cargo and is a comfortable and enjoyable ride. The engine is powerful, with a flat torque level. Fuel economy is decent for its size. Plus, the Sienna is the only minivan available.
$29,665 - $50,240
Another Japanese crossover, popular among fairly wealthy people. offers a comfortable ride, quiet, roomy high quality interior, smooth operation transmission and powerful engine. It will travel many thousands of kilometers, during which it is unlikely to compromise itself.
Highlander is not only reliable, but also economical.
Honda Civic
$18,290 - $29,390
As a good citizen, he has been in business for many years without significant complaints from his clients. Reliable, practical and, on top of everything, sporty. Four-cylinder engines They have a high degree of reliability, and their invariably pleasant appearance and comfortable interior will do their good deed.
American company J.D. Power and Associates has updated its ranking of automakers with the most quality cars. JD Power called 2015 a “historic turning point.”
According to the results of the study, South Korean brand Kia took second place (86 faults), ahead of Jaguar(93). Last year they were in seventh and second place respectively. The leader in the rating was the Porsche brand (80 malfunctions per 100 new cars).
The ranking is based on a survey of more than 84 thousand American owners of new cars. Respondents were asked to answer 233 questions about problems they found in their cars after 90 days of ownership. Based on these responses, a list was compiled showing the average number of breakdowns and defects per hundred representatives of a particular brand and model sold.
If we compare the ratings of 2014 and 2015, Fiat will show an interesting picture: despite the fact that the Italian brand remained in shameful last place, the average number of defects per 100 cars decreased by 45. At the same time, Chrysler, associated with it by a single management, worsened performance by 32 defects. Among other “caught up” we note Infiniti (–31) and again Kia (–20), and among the “lagging behind” are Lexus (+12), Cadillac (+7) and Land Rover(+7). As in previous years, most of the shortcomings, problems and cases malfunction concerns on-board electronics, in particular Bluetooth, voice command recognition, navigation, and so on. A detailed report on brands and models can be seen in the tables below.
Quality rating of new cars in 2015
| Brand | Problems for every 100 cars of the brand |
|---|---|
| Porsche | 80 |
| Kia | 86 |
| Jaguar | 93 |
| Hyundai | 95 |
| Infiniti | 97 |
| BMW | 99 |
| Chevrolet | 101 |
| Lincoln | 103 |
| Lexus | 104 |
| Toyota | 104 |
| Buick | 105 |
| Ford | 107 |
| Ram | 110 |
| Honda | 111 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 111 |
| Industry average | 112 |
| Audi | 115 |
| GMC | 115 |
| Dodge | 116 |
| Volvo | 120 |
| Nissan | 121 |
| Cadillac | 122 |
| Mini | 122 |
| Mazda | 123 |
| Volkswagen | 123 |
| Scion | 124 |
| Acura | 126 |
| Mitsubishi | 126 |
| Land Rover | 134 |
| Jeep | 141 |
| Subaru | 142 |
| Chrysler | 143 |
| Smart | 154 |
| Fiat | 161 |
Best cars in popular segments (first column - best result)
| Category | №1 | №2 | №3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citycar | Chevrolet Spark | - | - |
| small car | Hyundai Accent | Kia Rio | Chevrolet Sonic |
| Small premium car | BMW 2-series | Acura ILX | - |
| Compact car | Nissan Sentra | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla |
| Compact premium car | BMW 4-series | Lincoln MKZ | Lexus ES |
| Compact sport car | Mazda MX-5 | Volkswagen GTI | Scion tC |
| Compact premium sports car | Porsche Boxster | Porsche Cayman | - |
| Mid-size car | Chevrolet Malibu | Kia Optima | Toyota Camry |
| Mid-size sports car | Dodge Challenger | Chevrolet Camaro | - |
| Mid-size premium car | BMW 5-Series | Lincoln MKS | Infiniti Q70 |
| Mid-size premium sports car | Porsche 911 | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | Jaguar F-Type |
| Full size car | Chrysler 300 | Kia Cadenza | Chevrolet Impala |
| Full-size premium car | Lexus LS | BMW 7-series | Porsche Panamera |
The best minivans, SUVs and SUVs
| Category | №1 | №2 | №3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small SUV | Hyundai Tucson | Buick Encore | Kia Sportage |
| Small premium SUV | Audi Q3 | Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class | Range Rover Evoque |
| Compact SUV | Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape | GMC Terrain | - |
| Compact premium SUV | Porsche Macan | Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class | Infiniti QX50, Lexus NX |
| Compact van | Kia Soul | - | - |
| Mid-size SUV | Kia Sorento | Hyundai Santa Fe | Chevrolet Traverse |
| Mid-size premium SUV | Infiniti QX70 | Lincoln MKX | Porsche Cayenne |
| Mid-size pickup | Toyota Tacoma | Nissan Frontier | - |
| Minivan | Nissan Quest | Chrysler Town & Country | Kia Sedona |
| Full size SUV | Toyota Sequoia | Ford Expedition | Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Full-size premium SUV | Infiniti QX80 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | Lincoln Navigator |
| Full-size light pickup truck | Chevrolet Silverado LD | Ram 1500LD | - |
| Full-size heavy-duty pickup | Ford Super Duty | Chevrolet Silverado HD | - |
Latest news - about reliability in a few lines
The State Duma adopted a law on video recording of vehicle inspections.
The law introduces mandatory photographic recording of the technical inspection procedure in order to exclude the possibility of registration of counterfeit diagnostic cards. According to the document, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will monitor compliance with technical inspection rules. And the Russian Union of Auto Insurers (RUA) is tasked with monitoring whether the requirements for the characteristics and list of diagnostic tools are met, as well as for software, photographic recording equipment and premises where technical inspection is carried out. The law will come into force one year from the date of its official publication.
Five brands to which owners remain loyal after 15 years of operation, according to iSeeCars.
-Toyota
-Honda
- Subaru
- Hyundai
-Nissan
Five models to which owners remain faithful after 15 years of operation.
-Toyota Highlander
-Toyota Prius
-Toyota Siennaus
-Honda Pilot
-Toyota Tundra
Reliability is one of the qualities that most influences the choice of car model when purchasing it, on which the durability of the car and the level of costs associated with its operation depend. Experienced motorists have long learned the rule: the lower the reliability, the higher the repair costs after the end of the warranty period.
Below is a rating of the most reliable cars of 2015, compiled by the English automobile publication Auto Express based on the results of the magazine's annual Driver Power study. When preparing the rating, statistical data obtained from 61,000 car owners who became participants in the study were used.
All-wheel drive model of small sizes, produced by one of largest automakers in the world - a Japanese corporation Toyota Motor Corporation since 1994. Assembled to the most stringent quality standards and applications latest technologies, with timely maintenance The car will last for many years. Excellent cross-country ability and trouble-free engine starting at very low temperatures make the RAV4 SUV, which received 97.5% positive feedback during the study, one of the most adapted cars to Russian conditions.
Another Toyota car Motor, included in the rating of the most reliable cars of the year, scoring 97.59% positive feedback— Lexus GS series. A new version a business-level sedan once again demonstrated the professionalism of the Toyota team and the ability to use the latest achievements technical progress. The fourth and fifth generation GS models, released in 2005-2012, are equipped with a large number of devices and systems that increase the reliability of the machine, including electric amplifier steering wheel, traction control, electronically controlled brakes and a dynamics control system capable of analyzing problems that arise while driving dangerous situations and prevent them.
The compact hatchback, which at the end of last year took first place in the rating of the most reliable cars operated in Russian conditions prepared by Driver Power, this year moved to fifth position in the list, gaining 97.86% of positive reviews. Thanks to the combination of expressive interior design, excellent technical characteristics and traditionally high Japanese quality assemblies allow Honda Jazz to occupy a leading position in the B class car market.
4.Hyundai i1
The first presentation of this South Korean-made hatchback model for the city took place in the fall of 2007 in New Delhi. The Hyundai i10 produced by the company, which ranks fourth in the world among car manufacturers, allowed the Hyundai i10 to take fourth position in the rating conducted by British journalists, gaining 98.46% of positive reviews, due to the high efficiency of the car, which appealed to thrifty car owners.
The production of this luxury car was launched by Toyota Motor in 2013 and became another step in the implementation of the company's strategy of maximum market capture based on the quality and reliability of the cars produced. Lexus IS, which took third position in the rating with a score of 98.58% of positive reviews, is equipped with a lane tracking system that warns the driver if the car deviates from the specified direction of travel and a device that signals the approach of objects from behind. In addition, the model uses a system to reduce the impact force in a collision with a person. To improve handling when cornering, the modification provides the ability to change the suspension stiffness. One of the few disadvantages of the car is its low Russian conditions ground clearance.
One of latest developments Japanese automakers, which first saw the light of day at the Beijing Auto Show in 2014, is positioned by the manufacturer as compact crossover premium class with hybrid engine designed for people leading an active lifestyle. The model, which received 98.71% positive feedback from drivers surveyed by Auto Express, is produced at the Kyushu plant, which is the winner of the highest quality award awarded by J.D. analysts. Power and Associates. Among the many advantages of the car, which took the second place in the rating, survey participants highlighted fuel economy, large trunk volume and engine reliability.
A city car designed to transport four people, one of the versions of the abbreviation of the name of which is intelligence (i) and quality (Q) - Toyota iQ became the winner of the rating with a result of 98.81% of positive reviews from survey participants. The version of the car produced for Russia is equipped with a keyless access system and unique rear airbags. The reliability and safety of this model were also appreciated by the European program for assessing the quality of new cars Euro NCAP, which awarded the car the highest rating of this organization based on test results.
American experts from the marketing company J.D. Power 26 times ranked the most reliable cars on the US market. Already traditionally in various nominations for local market victories went mainly to cars from Japanese and American manufacturers.
The fewest problems (89 per 100 cars) are recorded in cars Lexus brand. Second place went to Buick. The cars of this company have 110 faults per 100 cars. Toyota is in third place with 111 problems per 100 cars. The top five also included Cadillac (114 breakdowns) and Honda (116 breakdowns).
Last year, the top 5 most trusted brands looked a little different. The winner was the same - Lexus, but behind it in the ranking were Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Acura and Buick.
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"Top 10" brands with the most reliable cars
| Place | Brand | Number of problems per 100 machines |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lexus | 89 |
| 2. | Buick | 110 |
| 3. | Toyota | 111 |
| 4. | Cadillac | 114 |
| 5. | Honda | 116 |
| 6. | Porsche | 116 |
| 7. | Lincoln | 118 |
| 8. | Mercedes-Benz | 119 |
| 9. | Scion | 121 |
| 10. | Chevrolet | 123 |
Summarizing the results of the new study, experts drew attention to the fact that the largest number of claims from motorists relate to malfunctions of the connection system mobile phone via Bluetooth connection, as well as to the operation of the voice control system. In addition, many car owners are not happy with their work power unit, in particular gearboxes.
The study also showed the dependence of brand popularity on the quality of technological equipment. 56% of owners who have not experienced problems with the car’s built-in systems intend to purchase products from the corresponding brand in the future. 43% are ready to abandon a brand after three or more breakdowns. 15% will completely pass by a car if it is not equipped with the most modern systems.
The most reliable models in classes
| Class | Leader | Class | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subcompact models | Scion xD | Mid-size models | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Compact models | Toyota Corolla | Mid-size sports cars | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Compact premium models | Lexus ES | Mid-size premium models | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Compact sports cars | Scion tC | Full size models | Buick LaCrosse |
| Subcompact crossovers | Kia Sportage | Mid-size premium crossovers | Lexus GX |
| Compact crossovers | GMC Terrain | Mid-size pickups | Honda Ridgeline |
| Compact premium crossovers | Mercedes-Benz GLK | Minivans | Toyota Sienna |
| Compact vans | Scion xB | Full-size crossovers | GMC Yukon |
| Mid-size crossovers | Nissan Murano | Pickups | GMC Sierra LD |
| Heavy pickups | Chevrolet Silverado HD | ||
