Other than the obvious steps to finding a reliable used car, accident damage, vehicle history report and clear title, some makes and models have an established history of reliability. Based on what owners have reported, recall data and cost of ownership these cars ranked above average for reliability.
2009 Pontiac Vibe
2008 Hyundai Sonata
2004 Acura TSX
2004 Toyota RAV4
2011 Honda Fit
2011 Honda Fit
2011 Mazda3
2006-07 Honda Accord V6
2004-07 Toyota Highlander V6
2011-12 Toyota Camry 4-Cyl
2007-08 Honda Pilot
2009 Mazda CX-9
2009 BMW 328i
2010 Toyota Avalon
2007-08 Acura MDX
2008 Lexus RX
These 2003 – 2012 Models are noted for having less than average reliability and high cost of ownership
BMW 7 Series
Ford F-250 6.0 Liter diesel
BMW X5 6-cyl
GMC Acadia
Chevrolet Uplander
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Kia Sorento V6
Chrysler Town & Country
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
Dodge Caravan
Mini Cooper S
Dodge Grand Caravan
Nissan Armada
Dodge Journey
Saturn Outlook
Dodge Ram 2500 diesel
Saturn Relay
Ford Explorer V6, 4WD
Volkswagen Touareg
If you’re looking for a reliable used car, do your research and start with a car that historically has been reliable.