Reliability, quality and price are the three main factors that people usually pay attention to when buying a car. Experts say that even the best-known brands are losing ground over time. Land Rover, for example, is no longer on the list of reliable cars, as British SUVs have become of lower quality and more vulnerable to breakdowns.

Specialists have compiled a rating of reliable brands available for ordinary middle-class buyers. The details were told by Hot Cars.

Toyota Camry

Reliability score: 92/100

Toyota has held top positions in various reliability ratings for decades. The Japanese automaker's Toyota Camry has consistently led in all positions. Apart from reliability, the Camry is also quite economical, especially the hybrid version. The seventh-generation Camry, produced from 2012 through 2017, is one of the most reliable models.

Average annual maintenance costs: $388 (RepairPal)

Approximate maintenance cost for the first 10 years: $4203 (CarEdge)

Total number of recalls: 0 (NHTSA)

Toyota Prius

Reliability Score: 89/100

Debuting in 1997, the Toyota Prius was the world's first mass-produced hybrid car. The model also leads the way in reliability ratings. Despite the complex hybrid powertrain, even used Prius models from the 2000s remain popular today. Models manufactured between 2009 and 2018 are the most reliable, scoring 80/100 according to JD Power's reliability ratings.

Average annual maintenance expense: $408 (RepairPal)

Maintenance costs for the first 10 years: $4008 (CarEdge)

Total number of recalls: 1 (NHTSA)

Honda Jazz

Reliability Score: 85/100

The Honda Jazz has one of the most reliable engines in automotive history. The model is safe and economical. Regardless of the model year, the Honda Jazz has always been one of the most reliable subcompact cars on the market. The 2017 model has a reliability score of 85/100 from JD Power and 0 recalls. All Jazz models have four-cylinder engines (both gasoline and diesel) and a standard transmission.

Average annual maintenance cost: $390 (RepairPal)

Maintenance costs for the first 10 years: $4915 (CarEdge)

Total number of recalls: 0 (NHTSA)

Lexus LS 400

The Lexus LC 500 is proof that luxury cars can be reliable. The LC 400 embodies simplistic styling and a bulletproof 4.0-liter V8 under the hood. According to cars.com, Lexus LC 400 models produced from 1997 through 2000 are the most reliable models with a perfect 5/5 reliability rating.

Average annual maintenance cost: $435 (RepairPal)

Total number of recalls: 1 (NHTSA)

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Reliability rating: 82/100

Mazda MX-5 Miata has an atmospheric four-cylinder engine under the hood. The Miata, produced from 2012 through 2015, scored 86.5 percent under warranty, making it the most reliable modern Miata.

Average annual maintenance costs: $429 (RepairPal)

Approximate maintenance cost for the first 10 years: $5,761 (CarEdge)

Total number of recalls: 0 (NHTSA)

Earlier OBOZREVATEL shared the most reliable cars of 2023.

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