Top Reliable Vehicles

The GX is a big luxury SUV that's been around largely unchanged since 2010. The 301-hp V8 engine is powerful but it's more for hauling and towing duties rather than outright acceleration. Inside you'll find real leather and wood, room for seven, and superb optional features like a 17-speaker Mark Levinson audio system and a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system. But the most important aspect is the fact that it tops the charts in reliability, which means it may never see the inside of a repair shop for more than oil changes and tire rotations.

Though Toyota will get rid of the tiny C after this year, it's still a great option for those who want efficiency and affordability, as well as seriously good reliability. The C's 37/43 mpg (city/highway) is nothing to balk at, and it should save you a ton on gas over the years, and you won't have to worry much about it breaking down over its long life since it one of the most reliable vehicles around. It also happens to come standard with emergency auto-braking system for added safety. Just don't expect anything fast or engaging since the C's main purpose is efficiency.

The Prime is the PHEV in the Prius family, and it just happens to also be impressively reliable. It'll also do 23 miles just on electric power, and then it runs just like the regular Prius with the gas engine paired to it. 50 mpg is an impressive figure, and the Prime is also roomy enough for everyday duties. Most importantly for those who want to save, you may not even get a repair bill during the time you own the prime.

You didn't expect to see a zippy roadster on this list, did you? Well, the Miata roadster is more than just a backroads carver or a mid-life crisis car. It's also seriously reliable with one of the best records in the industry when it comes to a dependable vehicle that won't likely go to your local mechanic. The only real demerit is the fact that the 2018 has 155 horsepower, but the 2019 gets bumped to a more potent 181.

The new Corolla sedan should prove to be very good, but don't overlook last year's model since it bears the kind of reliability we expect from Toyota. The four-door is roomier inside than you'd expect, and it's one of those cars that's not exactly thrilling to drive but instead quite easy to helm by drivers of all skill levels. And what you sacrifice in terms of driving fun is replaced by reliable vehicle that shouldn't impeded your daily life with repair problems.