The most trouble-free brands in used cars have been revealed: The top car remains unchanged

According to the research results, Japanese manufacturers once again dominated the reliability rankings. Lexus, Toyota, Mazda, and Honda shared the top four spots, once again proving their reputation for durability.

Experts say that Japanese vehicles have always been in high demand in the second-hand market due to their long-lasting engines, low maintenance costs and low-failure structures.

Tesla and German brands drew attention

Tesla, surprisingly, ranked 6th in the electric vehicle segment. German brands like BMW, Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz also ranked highly in terms of reliability.

While US brands Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet are positioned in the middle of the rankings, South Korean manufacturers such as Kia, Hyundai and Genesis also managed to enter the list.

THE 26 MOST PROBLEM-FREE AUTOMOBILE BRANDS

The brands included in the report prepared by Consumer Reports are listed as follows:

1. Lexus
2. Toyota
3. Mazda
4. Honda
5. Acura
6. Tesla
7. Buick
8. BMW
9. Subaru
10. Cadillac
11. Porsche
12. Audi
13. Mercedes-Benz
14. Kia
15. Genesis
16. Volkswagen
17. Chevrolet
18. Ram
19. Ford
20. Hyundai
21. GMC
22. Nissan
23. Mini
24. Dodge
25. Jeep
26. Chrysler

The study considered ownership experience, maintenance frequency, repair costs, and overall satisfaction rates. The results suggest that Japanese cars remain the safest choice for those considering a used car purchase.