5 most reliable car brands

1. Lexus

 

Lexus managed the rare feat of having every one of its models that was included in Consumer Reports' reliability survey rank above average.

While Lexus has lately become known for dependable but dull sedans and SUVs, Toyota (TM)'s luxury brand recently introduced the sporty two-door RC F model, shown here. 

2. Toyota 

Reliability has always been a huge part of Toyota's brand image. Apparently, that's well founded since Toyota brands occupy the top two slots here. Scion, Toyota's entry-level brand, wasn't ranked because Consumer Reports didn't have enough survey results on its cars. 

3. AudiImprovement is possible. Audi, once described by Consumer Reports as "a sinkhole of service problems," is now the top-ranked European brand in the magazine's annual reliability rankings. Audi, which is one of several Volkswagen (VLKAF) luxury brands, has improved greatly over the last few years, according to the report.

4. Mazda 

Mazda is known most of all for making fun-to-drive cars like the new CX-3 crossover SUV shown here. But it's also making fairly dependable cars, as well. 

5. Subaru

Subaru has earned legions of loyal fans by selling safe and rugged (mostly) four-wheel-drive vehicles in the United States. In the most recent reliability survey from Consumer Reports, Subaru came it at number five, up from seven last year.