'A hybrid can provide years of trouble-free miles, and they are a good defense against rising fuel prices.” “With today's inflated car prices, people are keeping their vehicles longer than ever,' said Jake Fisher, senior director of automotive testing at Consumer Reports, in a release. Hybrid cars and midsize and large sedans were found to be among the most reliable vehicles based on models from 2000 to 2022 and a few early 2023 model years, while electric vehicles and full-size pickups had the lowest average reliability scores.įord, GM and Stellantis: Detroit's car companies make some of the least reliable vehicles, customers say.

Predictions for 2023 models are based on overall reliability for the past three model years. They’re also the most reliable vehicle category of 2023, according to a recent report.Ĭonsumer Reports, a nonprofit research and consumer advocacy organization, released rankings for the most reliable vehicle types, brands and models based on information from car owners on more than 300,000 vehicles.

Turns out hybrid cars offer more than just a way to save money at the pump.

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