CARFAX: Which Vehicles are the Most Reliable?

CARFAX released new reliability rankings for cars, SUVs, and trucks, based on billions of vehicle records and more than 177,000 data sources.

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CARFAX released new reliability rankings for cars, SUVs, and trucks, based on billions of vehicle records and more than 177,000 data sources. The analysis estimates the likelihood of unexpected repairs over the next year by year, make, model, and other factors.

For 2019–2023 models, the top cars are Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Toyota Camry, each with about a 2% chance of unexpected repairs versus a 5.5% segment average. Top SUVs are Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, each under 2.5% versus a 7.8% average. Top trucks are Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma, each under 4% versus a 9.1% average. CARFAX has also added VIN-specific future reliability insights, projecting repair likelihood and potential costs over three years on CARFAX Reports and Carfax Car Listings.

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Key Figures

Data Sources: more than 177,000 data sources Cars Repair Likelihood: roughly 2% Cars Segment Average: 5.5% +5 more

Data Sources

more than 177,000 data sources

CARFAX Reliability analysis

Cars Repair Likelihood

roughly 2%

Top three cars versus 5.5% segment average

Cars Segment Average

5.5%

Estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs

SUV Repair Likelihood

under 2.5%

Top three SUVs versus 7.8% segment average

SUV Segment Average

7.8%

Estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs

Truck Repair Likelihood

under 4%

Top three trucks versus 9.1% segment average

Truck Segment Average

9.1%

Estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs

Evaluated Model Years

2019–2023

CARFAX Reliability rankings

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 13

5 events

1. Aug 13

   Used-car market update

   24h Move

   +1.0%

   Canadian used-vehicle transactions declined year over year as listing prices stabilized.

2. Aug 07

   2Q26 earnings report

   24h Move

   -5.0%

   Net income and free cash flow declined despite revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth.

3. Aug 04

   Investor conference participation

   24h Move

   -0.4%

   Mobility Global announced participation in several third-quarter investor conferences.

4. Jul 28

   Used-car price update

   24h Move

   +5.3%

   Used-car prices continued rising while the pace of monthly growth slowed.

5. Jul 08

   Earnings date announcement

   24h Move

   +1.4%

   The company scheduled its second-quarter results release and conference call.

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"Using VIN-specific information, future Reliability data helps consumers predict"

A VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique 17-character code assigned to each motor vehicle that acts like the car’s fingerprint, encoding its make, model, engine, assembly plant and production sequence. Investors use VINs to verify inventory, track sales and recall exposure, detect fraud or mismatches, and assess resale and warranty liabilities—information that affects a vehicle maker’s revenue, costs and reputation.

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CARFAX Names Top 3 Reliability Rankings for Cars, SUVs, and Trucks

CENTREVILLE, Va., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CARFAX has compiled a ranking of the most reliable vehicle types based on billions of records from across the country. On the CARFAX Vehicle Research Pages, future Reliability uses year, make, model, and other factors to estimate the likelihood of unexpected repairs over the next year. This can help consumers avoid unpleasant surprises, from unexpected breakdowns to costly repairs like engine failure.

Across millions of vehicles, these are the Top Three Most Reliable Vehicles per segment:

• Cars: Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Toyota Camry
  • Each ranked among the most reliable cars with an estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs of roughly 2%, less than half the segment average of 5.5%.
• SUVs: Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
  • Each ranked among the most reliable SUVs with an estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs under 2.5%, well below the segment average of 7.8%.
• Trucks: Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma
  • Each ranked among the most reliable trucks with an estimated likelihood of unexpected repairs under 4%, well below the segment average of 9.1%.

"With the power of more than 177,000 data sources behind our Reliability, we found that smaller, less complex vehicles tended to have fewer unexpected repairs, and therefore higher dependability," said Paul Nadjarian, Chief Product Officer at CARFAX. "If someone is comparing similar cars and about to make one of the biggest purchases of their life, future Reliability data helps shoppers see a clearer picture of what ownership may look like over time."

The rankings come as the CARFAX Report and Carfax Car Listings now includes future Reliability insights, helping shoppers estimate the likelihood of repairs for a specific vehicle over the next three years. Using VIN-specific information, future Reliability data helps consumers predict what may lie on the road ahead, including what repairs they may encounter and what they could cost, so they can shop with greater confidence.

These CARFAX Reliability rankings evaluated model years 2019–2023, a five-year period which represent a large share of today's used-vehicle inventory. Because these vehicles have been on the road long enough to establish a repair history, CARFAX was able to assess Reliability across each model year and calculate an average for each vehicle. CARFAX provides future Reliability insights at the individual vehicle level, helping millions of people make better informed decisions when buying and owning a vehicle. See millions of new and used car listings, all linked to a free CARFAX Report, only at Carfax.com and the CARFAX app.

Editor's note: Learn more about other segments on our CARFAX Research Pages. Interviews are available upon request. Please contact Em Nguyen at emnguyen@carfax.com.

About CARFAX

CARFAX, part of Mobility Global Inc. (NYSE: MBGL), helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service, and sell cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX® vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides CARFAX Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value, and the flagship CARFAX Report to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and USA Today. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX®.

Mobility Global is the world's standard for automotive information, providing critical data and analytics across the full vehicle lifecycle. Mobility Global supports the world's major automotive manufacturers, suppliers, dealer groups, media, financial institutions, and consumers with data, forecasts, insights, technology, and innovation. For more information, visit mobilityglobal.com.

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What are the most reliable cars in 2026 according to CARFAX and how might this interest MBGL investors?

According to CARFAX, the most reliable cars are the Kia Rio, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Toyota Camry. Each has about a 2% estimated chance of unexpected repairs, roughly half the 5.5% segment average, based on billions of records from model years 2019–2023.

Which SUVs did CARFAX rank as most reliable in its August 17, 2026 report?

CARFAX ranked the Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage, and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross among the most reliable SUVs. According to CARFAX, each has an estimated unexpected repair likelihood under 2.5%, significantly below the 7.8% segment average, using data from model years 2019–2023.

Which trucks does CARFAX list as most reliable, and what repair risk do they show?

CARFAX lists the Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma as the most reliable trucks. According to CARFAX, each shows an estimated unexpected repair likelihood under 4%, compared with a 9.1% average for the truck segment, based on 2019–2023 model-year data.

How does CARFAX calculate future reliability and repair risk for vehicles?

CARFAX estimates future reliability using year, make, model, and VIN-specific data from billions of records. According to CARFAX, more than 177,000 data sources help forecast the likelihood of unexpected repairs over the next year and up to three years, including potential repair types and costs.

What model years are covered by CARFAX’s 2026 reliability rankings for Kia, Toyota, Ford and others?

CARFAX’s 2026 reliability rankings evaluate vehicles from model years 2019 through 2023. According to CARFAX, these five years represent a large share of today’s used-vehicle inventory and provide enough repair history to calculate average reliability scores for each vehicle across model years.

How can shoppers and potential MBGL shareholders use CARFAX future reliability data when buying used cars?

Shoppers can use CARFAX future reliability data to estimate repair likelihood and possible costs for specific VINs. According to CARFAX, these insights appear on CARFAX Reports and Carfax Car Listings, helping buyers understand ownership risks over the next three years and shop with greater confidence.