The long-lasting cars that shone in this analysis certainly would be considered used cars at this point. To help new-car shoppers, we have highlighted the ratings for the latest model year below and included our findings on this most recent version. We encourage you to click through to the linked model pages, where you will find more information and pricing on both new and used cars.
Given that we’re looking at a long span of years for this analysis, shoppers should be aware that road-test scores, reliability, and other ratings vary over time.
Whether you’re buying new or used, it’s smart to check the ratings on CR’s model pages for the specific model year that you’re considering.
The vehicles below are presented in descending order, starting with the most trouble-free model. The rank is based on the percentage of vehicles with zero problems reported in the past 12 months. We highlight the new version of the same car, with a link below to access all road tests and ratings for past years that were the basis of their selection.
See the car brands ranked by maintenance and repair costs over time.
