Over all if you want a reliable car at the moment 2009 look to the east. However, American Cars are continuing to improve reliability, according to consumer reports and survey’s. Only one European Car the Mini Cooper is of some degree of reliability while the rest fall short according to most reliability lists and no vehicles from Chrysler are considered reliable. It has also been shown that an owner of a hybrid is 10 times less likely to experience problems compared to an owner of a M-Class.

This is a list of the ten most reliable brands: 1.Scion 2.Acura 3.Honda 4.Toyota 5.Lexus 6.Infiniti 7.Subaru 8.Hyundai 9.Mitsubishi 10.Kia

Best Cars voted by J.D. Power’s (2009 ) #1 2006 Lexus LS 430 (Picture above, has set a record for problem free ownership), #2 2006 Lexus SC 430, #3 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis,



This is a list of the most reliable small cars: Honda Civic (Picture above), Honda Fit, Toyota Echo, Toyoto Yaris, Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, Mazda3, Mazda Protegé, Subaru Impreza


The most reliable family cars: Honda Accord (Picture Above), Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan*, Toyota Camry (except 2008 V6), Subaru Outback (six-cylinder), Nissan Altima.


Most Reliable Upscale/Large Car: Lexus ES350 (Picture Above), Lincoln Zephyr, Hyundai Azera, Acura TSX, Acura TL




Most Reliable Luxury Car: 2006 Lexus LS, Infiniti M, Lexus SC, Toyota Camry Solara (4-cyl.), Subaru Impreza WRX, Honda S2000Mitsubishi Eclipse and 2006 Mini Cooper hatchback

Most Reliable Wagon/Minivan: Pontiac Vibe (Picture Above), Scion xB, Toyota Matrix and Toyota Sienna

Most Reliable Midsized SUVs: Toyota Highlander Hybrid (Picture Above), Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander, Honda Pilot, Lexus RX400h (hybrid) and 2006 Acura MDX.

Most Reliable Small SUV: Toyota FJ Cruiser (Picture Above), Honda Element, 2006 Honda CR-VToyota Rav4, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander and Subaru Forester.

Most reliable pickups: Subaru Baja (Picture Above), Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier (V6)