Car Reliability Ratings – Expert Score Comparison

#	VRS	Brand	J.D. Power	Consumer Reports	RepairPal Cost	iSee Score
	92	Lexus	140	65	551	9.0
	84	Toyota	162	62	441	8.9
	76	Mazda	161	55	462	8.6
	71	Buick	143	49	608	7.2
	65	Honda	204	59	428	9.1
	64	Acura	212	55	501	9.3
	63	Chevrolet	169	46	649	9.3
	60	MINI	190	53	846	7.8
	59	Porsche	186	54	1192	8.5
	58	BMW	189	53	968	8.4
	58	Kia	192	51	474	8.2
	57	Hyundai	194	50	468	8.6
	54	Nissan	198	47	500	8.3
	52	Audi	200	54	987	8.5
	51	Mercedes-Benz	200	45	908	8.5
	50	Ford	202	45	775	9.2
	49	GMC	181	39	744	8.8
	49	Subaru	208	68	617	9.1
	48	Dodge	199	41	634	8.0
	45	Ram	206	42	858	8.7
	43	Chrysler	222	42	608	8.1
	42	Cadillac	169	38	783	8.2
	41	Volvo	214	44	769	7.5
	41	Jeep	210	40	634	7.9
	35	Land Rover	220	36	1174	7.0

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🧠 What Is VRS?

The Vehicle Reliability Score (VRS) is a 0–100 index that averages three core reliability metrics:

• J.D. Power: Industry-standard “problems per 100 vehicles” (lower = better)
• Consumer Reports: Predicted long-term reliability from 300,000+ real owners
• RepairPal: Real-world repair frequency, severity, and cost (lower = better)

We normalize each source to ensure all scores align on the same scale — then we average them to give you VRS, a simple but powerful reliability score.

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🧪 Now Featuring: iSeeCars Durability Insights

We also include iSeeCars’ longevity scores, based on the percentage of each brand’s vehicles that reach 250,000+ miles — a practical look at long-term durability.

This gives you a full-spectrum view:

• Initial build quality
• Long-term satisfaction
• Real repair costs
• Long-distance lifespan potential

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🥇 Top-Ranked Brands Right Now

🚗 #1 Lexus – Top marks in every category
🚗 #2 Toyota – Strong balance of low issues and high longevity
🚗 #3 Mazda – Exceptional value and reliability
🚗 #4 Honda – Great real-world results
🚗 #5 Acura – Quietly dominating long-term rankings

View the full list in the sortable table above — or sort by any column you like.

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📊 Why This Matters

A clear, honest reliability score helps you:

• Make smarter purchases: Stop guessing between brand hype and real-world results
• Predict ownership costs: Fewer issues = fewer surprises
• Lease or buy with confidence: Use reliability as a decision-making edge

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🔍 How to Use This Table

• Sort by VRS to find the best overall performers
• Compare Consumer Reports vs. J.D. Power side by side
• Spot surprises — like domestic brands that outperform expectations

All scores are based on public, expert-backed data. We do not use paywalled or proprietary sources — only trusted, verified publications that shoppers rely on.

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🧠 Car Reliability Ratings FAQ

What is the Car Reliability Score based on?

Each score on our page is a blended average of four trusted sources:

• Consumer Reports
• J.D. Power
• RepairPal
• iSeeCars

This gives you a well-rounded view that isn’t biased toward just one rating style (like customer surveys or repair costs alone).

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Are these scores based on opinion or real data?

They’re based on real-world owner surveys, mechanic repair data, and used vehicle analysis. Consumer Reports and J.D. Power survey hundreds of thousands of owners. RepairPal uses actual repair bills. iSeeCars analyzes millions of used listings for long-term reliability trends.

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Why do some brands score higher on one source but lower on another?

Each source looks at reliability differently:

• Consumer Reports considers road tests, owner satisfaction, and predicted reliability.
• J.D. Power focuses on reported problems in the first few years of ownership.
• RepairPal tracks average repair costs and shop frequency.
• iSeeCars looks at how often vehicles reach high mileage (200,000+ miles).

Some brands perform better depending on the focus area — that’s why our average gives you a fuller picture.

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Why does a brand with a bad reputation (like Kia or Dodge) score well?

Sometimes reputation lags behind reality. Many brands have improved drastically in recent years, even if people still remember older problems. Our system reflects how they’re doing now, not how they did in the 1990s.

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Can I sort the rankings by any column?

Yes! You can sort by VRS (our custom score), or by any individual source. Want to see which brands J.D. Power ranks highest? Just click the column header. It updates instantly — and the rankings renumber automatically.

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Where can I learn more about the sources?

You can visit each rating organization directly:

• Consumer Reports
• J.D. Power
• RepairPal
• iSeeCars