- Acura
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- MINI
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These Are The 10 Most Dependable Car Brands In 2026
JD Power’s latest Vehicle Dependability Study paints a familiar picture of a modern car industry still wrestling with the consequences of turning automobiles into rolling computers.
In its 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which surveys owners of 2023 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership, the firm reports the highest problem levels recorded since the study was redesigned in 2022. The industry average now stands at 204 problems per 100 vehicles, up two points from last year. In JD Power’s scoring system, a lower number indicates fewer reported issues. The study is based on responses from 33,268 original vehicle owners.
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At the brand level, Lexus ranked highest overall for the fourth consecutive year with a score of 151 PP100. Cadillac and Porsche followed among premium brands. Buick led the mass-market segment for the second year in a row at 160 PP100, ahead of MINI and Chevrolet. All ten brands on this list outperform the industry average of 204 PP100.
10) Nissan
Nissan ranks tenth overall in vehicle dependability among all brands, with a score of 181 problems per 100 vehicles.
9) Kia
Kia ranks ninth in vehicle dependability among all brands, with a score of 193 problems per 100 vehicles.
8) Toyota
Toyota ranks eighth overall in vehicle dependability among all brands with a score of 185 problems per 100 vehicles.
7) Porsche
Porsche ranks seventh overall in vehicle dependability among all brands, with a score of 182 problems per 100 vehicles.
6) Subaru
Subaru ranks sixth overall in vehicle dependability among all brands and third among mass-market brands, with a score of 181 problems per 100 vehicles.
5) Chevrolet
Chevrolet ranks fifth overall in vehicle dependability among all brands and second among mass-market brands, with a score of 178 problems per 100 vehicles.
4) Cadillac
Cadillac ranks fourth overall in vehicle dependability among all brands, with a score of 175 problems per 100 vehicles.
3) MINI
MINI ranks third overall in vehicle dependability among all brands, with a score of 168 problems per 100 vehicles.
2) Buick
Buick ranks second overall in vehicle dependability among all brands and first among mass-market brands, with a score of 160 problems per 100 vehicles.
1) Lexus
Lexus ranks highest overall in vehicle dependability among all brands, with a score of 151 problems per 100 vehicles.
