Consumer Reports published their annual reliability report. While almost twenty-six new vehicles were added, twelve vehicles lost their recommendations.
Consumer Reports receives online surveys each year to gather reliability data. Ask vehicle owners to describe any issues their vehicles experienced over the last 12 months. These include areas like the engine, transmission, electrical system and bodywork. On a scale of 0-100 points, the predicted reliability score can be found with an average score between 41-60.
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Coming out on top in this year’s study was Lexus with a score of 76 points. This placed Lexus ahead of Toyota (71), Mazda (75) and Infiniti (69). All three scored 66 points.
Buick Envision was ranked number one among domestic cars.
In terms of vehicle segments, cars – which includes sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, coupes, and convertibles – proved to be the most reliable with an average predicted score of 57 compared to the 50 score of SUVs and the 43 score of pickups and minivans.
Consumer Reports has recommended a number of vehicles that have improved reliability for the model year 2021. Acura MDX and Acura RDX were these vehicles.
Consumer Reports has withdrawn their recommendation for certain models due to a decrease in reliability. These include the Chevrolet Bolt (and Hyundai Santa Fe), and Jeep Gladiator.
