If you’re looking at purchasing a new vehicle in 2017, then this is the article for you! Thanks to Consumer Report’s yearly survey, we have insights as to what new vehicles are the most (and least) reliable. Regardless of what type of vehicle you’re looking for, you don’t want to be spending more time in the repair shop than on the road. The results are based off of a reliability score that is based on 17 common trouble areas and weighted based on severity. Keep your eyes peeled to see if your vehicle made the list!
The Most Reliable Vehicles in 2017
This table outlines 14 different vehicle categories, and the most reliable vehicle in each.
| Category | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Subcompact Car | Toyota Prius C |
| Compact Car | Toyota Prius |
| Midsized Car | Kia Optima |
| Large Car | Hyundai Azera |
| Luxury Compact Car | Lexus CT 200h |
| Luxury Midsized/Large Car | Infiniti Q70 |
| Sporty Cars | Lexus RC |
| Minivans | Toyota Sienna |
| Small SUV | Toyota RAV4 |
| Midsized SUV | Toyota 4Runner |
| Large SUV | Ford Expedition |
| Luxury Compact SUV | Mercedes-Benz GLC |
| Luxury Midsized/Large SUV | Lexus GX |
| Pick Ups | Toyota Tundra |
The Least Reliable Vehicles in 2017
This table outlines 14 different vehicle categories, and the least reliable vehicle in each.
| Category | Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Subcompact Car | Ford Fiesta |
| Compact Car | Ford Focus |
| Midsized Car | Chrysler 200 |
| Large Car | Dodge Charger |
| Luxury Compact Car | Acura TLX |
| Luxury Midsized/Large Car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Sporty Cars | Ford Mustang |
| Minivans | Dodge Grand Caravan |
| Small SUV | Jeep Cherokee |
| Midsized SUV | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
| Large SUV | Chevrolet Suburban & GMC Yukon XL |
| Luxury Compact SUV | Lincoln MKC |
| Luxury Midsized/Large SUV | Cadillac Escalade |
| Pick Ups | Ram 2500 |
Mo’ Problems, Mo’ Money
Having a reliable vehicle will save you both time and money. If you are looking to purchase a new vehicle, make sure you read up on customer reviews to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck. After you purchase your vehicle, give the team at ARC Insurance a call to get a competitive rate on auto insurance!
