Most Reliable Car Brands in 2022

Your vehicle's reliability can dictate and eventually make or break your entire car ownership experience, especially in the long run. Car brand reliability also goes on to reflect a vehicle's resale value, and reliable brands will often have the best resale value as a result the sales for reliable brands will be significantly higher which all culminates in reliability playing a big role in shaping the global automotive market. Institutions like J.D Power play a vital role in providing people with valuable reliability-related information by evaluating new vehicles based on a set of predetermined parameters.

For 2022, J.D. Power has redesigned its Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) to reflect the proliferation of modern technology in today’s vehicles. In addition, it also now measures owner satisfaction with things like software updates. So let's see how the various brands fair and find the most reliable car brands for 2022 based on J.D. Power's latest rankings.

Kia Is One of the Best-Selling Brands in the U.S.

Total sales for 2021 MY - 701,416

Back in early 2000, Korean brands had an image problem in the States. They were seen as nothing more than cheap cheerful transport for people who just wanted a means of transport with four wheels. Two decades and numerous iterations later, Kia is now one the best-selling brands in the country with a portfolio of cars and SUVs that feature the most cutting edge and well-equipped vehicles in their respective segments all at a highly competitive price.

A car warranty is a big part of a car purchase, and the industry standard for a new car warranty i.e. bumper to bumper coverage is around 3 years/36,000 miles, Kia, however, outdoes most manufacturers with one of the longest-lasting powertrain warranties in the business. Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile warranty came into effect on the 1st of January, 2008, and since then, Hyundai and Kia, which are part of the Hyundai Motor Group, have been offering some of the best warranties in the business.

Best-selling Kia models: Forte - 115,929 copiesOptima - 92,343 copiesTelluride - 92,750 copies

Kia Warranty

Kia Warranty	Terms
Bumper-to-Bumper	5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain	10 years/100,000 miles

Buick Has Great Customer Service

Total sales for 2021 MY - 179,799

Buick is one of the oldest American auto marques, established back in 1899. It is still in business and is owned and operated by General Motors. GM was founded upon Buick in 1908 and was famed for making some of the most luxurious and powerful vehicles such as the Roadmaster. Modern-day Buicks, however, has been reduced to nothing more than an image of its former self. The current fleet of Buick is mostly comprised of SUVs and crossovers, but the brand continues to be important for GM with the bulk of Buick sales coming from the Chinese market, and it represents a big chunk of income for GM.

Buick, however, has managed a good niche making luxurious cars that sit just below the contemporary range of German luxury offerings. Since the models are based on popular GM platforms, they have lower maintenance and ownership costs in the long run, all while offering a customer service experience that is a tier above mainstream brands including Chevrolet, and the combination of these factors play a key role in Buick's rising popularity.

Best-selling Buick models: Encore GX - 71,247 examplesEnvision - 46,450 examplesEnclave - 41,962 examples

Buick Warranty

Buick Warranty	Terms
Bumper-to-Bumper	3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years/60,000 miles

Hyundai Promises America's Best Warranty

2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Front — TopSpeed

Total sales for 2021 MY - 738,081

Korea's Hyundai Motor Group which includes Hyundai, Kia, and the luxury brand Genesis, has gained a sizable chunk of the U.S. market over the last two decades and has changed the perception of Korean cars in the west. One of the key reasons for the brand's success, especially in the price-conscious sedan, crossover, and hatchback segments, is its class-leading warranty.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Rear — TopSpeed

All-new Hyundai vehicles come with a 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, and to top this, they also feature a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty. which according to Hyundai, is America's best warranty. In addition, Hyundai is also a leader when it comes to in-car tech, which is becoming an increasingly important criterion in final purchase decisions. Hyundai cars are some of the best in the business with slick infotainments and gauge clusters that get all the basics right and manage to deliver a smooth and lag-free experience. All these factors, combined with well-designed interior and cutting-edge exterior, manage to come through as the best modern-day mass-market automakers.

Best-selling Hyundai models: Tucson - 150,949 copiesElantra - 124,422 copiesSanta Fe - 112,071 copies

Hyundai Warranty

Hyundai Warranty	Terms
Bumper-to-Bumper	5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain	10 years/100,000 miles

Genesis Blends Korean Reliability with Asian Luxury

Total sales for 2021 MY - 49,630

Genesis was launched as Hyundai motor group's luxury division in 2015 and is one of the youngest luxury brands in the current automotive landscape. With Genesis, Hyundai aims to take the fight to popular German and Japanese luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and others, by offering advanced and luxury-oriented vehicles that aim to undercut the competition.

Since this all-new Korean luxury automaker is the offshoot of the Hyundai Group, you will find a lot of similarities between all the brands it owns, especially when it comes to warranty and coverage. To establish its credibility among these seasoned luxury auto marques, Genesis has pulled all the stops which also includes a comprehensive warranty plan that outlasts most of its competitors.

Genesis has also promised a polished customer service experience, but most importantly, they make cars that feel a lot more premium than regular Hyundai and Kia products. They make use of bespoke interior and exterior finishes to make the cars stand out, which is not something that could be said for early Lexus vehicles which were nothing but leathered-up Toyotas.

Best-selling Genesis models: GV80 - 20,325 examplesGV70 - 10,735 examplesG70 - 10,718 examples

Genesis Warranty

Genesis Warranty	Terms
Basic Warranty (Bumper-to-Bumper)	5 years/60,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years/60,000 miles

Toyota is Simply Reliable and Dependable

Total sales for 2021 MY - 2,027,786

It’s a well-established fact verified by pop culture and serious automotive journalists like Jeremy Clarkson among other that Toyotas are some of the most reliable vehicles in the world. Despite these well-established claims and proven records, Toyota offers one of the best factory warranties in the business which has lent old Toyota vehicles quite the reputation and along with that excellent resale values.

2022 Toyota RAV4 SE Hybrid Rear — Toyota

A warranty is great to protect your vehicle for those initial years of ownership, but even a Toyota can benefit from an extended warranty to save on those unexpected repair bills, no matter how big or small. But, if all goes well, you will never have to worry about a warranty because it is not an uncommon sight to see Toyotas with upwards of a million miles, and vehicles like the 4Runner and Tundra are commonly used for expeditions and Overlanding for the same reason. Even performance cars like the original Mk.4 Supra, which can take a lot of extra boost on stock internals, and the new GR Corolla, which has one of the most powerful three-cylinder engines ever made, are achieved thanks to the Japanese automaker's unmatched reliability.

Best-selling Toyota models: RAV4 - 407,739 copiesCamry - 313,795 copiesCorolla - 248,993 copies

Toyota Warranty

Toyota Warranty	Terms
Bumper-to-Bumper	3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years/60,000 miles

Lexus Offers Toyota Dependability Mixed with Luxury

Total sales for 2021 MY - 304,476

Toyota's luxury arm, Lexus, takes the Japanese brand's unparalleled reliability and blends it with the best of Japanese luxury to make some of the best automobiles in the world. For the most part with the complex electrical and electronic systems on board, Lexus products have proven to be largely failproof in the long run. SUVs like the Lexus LX and the GX have been the preferred choice for extreme off-road events. Even though Lexus products lack the finesse that its German luxury counterparts bring to the table, it is still the preferred luxury car brand for several people, backed by the industrial might of Toyota.

Even J.D. Power’s 2018 Vehicle Dependability Study called Lexus the most reliable brand. This suggests that long-term ownership and maintenance is a breeze when it comes to Lexus ownership and the customer service is tailored to suit the customer's needs. All these factors come together to make Lexus one of the top luxury brands in terms of reliability.

Best-selling Lexus models: RX - 115,320 examplesNX - 58,514 examplesGX - 32,509 examples

Lexus Warranty

Lexus Warranty	Terms
Comprehensive Limited (Bumper-to-Bumper)	4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain	6 years/70,000 miles

Porsche Has Proven to be More Reliable than BMW and Audi

Total sales for 2021 MY - 70,025

Established back in 1931 by a visionary Mr. Ferdiand Porsche, the Porsche as a company is known for its psychotic attention to detail and cutting-edge innovation. Porsche's rich legacy is riddled with highly successful race cars like the 914 but more importantly, it's their road cars, especially the 911 range which has been in series production since 1964 and is considered by many as the greatest sports car of all time.

As a part of the might VW group, Porsche has a wide portfolio of products, and even though the 911 range is the face of the company, the bulk of Porsche sales come from their SUVs which include the highly successful Cayenne and compact Macan crossover.

2022 Porsche Macan Touring Rear — Porsche

All Porsche vehicles come with segment-leading fit and finish and as far as quality goes, it is second to none. But the brand does charge a premium for it and as is the case with most high-end automakers it's not just the ownership, even the upkeep for these vehicles is higher than average. But when compared to other premium automakers like BMW and Mercedes, Porsche's reliability does stand out. J.D Power's reported 110 problems per 100 vehicles, which is on par with Lexus, and as a result, Porsche scores five out of five for overall dependability.

Best-selling Porsche models: Macan - 24,716 copiesCayenne - 17,299 copies911 - 10,042 copies

Porsche Warranty

Porsche Warranty	Terms
Basic Warranty (Bumper-to-Bumper)	4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain	6 years/70,000 miles

Dodge is the Poster Child for Reliable Maintenance

A parked 2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak — Dodge

Total sales for 2021 MY - 215,724

Dodge is one of the oldest American brands and is currently a part of the newly formed Stellantis group which represents the merger of the former Fiat Chrysler Group (FCA) and the French PSA group. Dodge makes affordable and reliable vehicles, and in the recent past, has been responsible for some of the most pointlessly overpowered vehicles such as the crop of Hellcat-powered muscle cars like the Charger and the Challenger. Despite these crazy engines and wild performance claims, Dodge vehicles are generally reliable and affordable to maintain.

2022 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak Rear — Dodge

Dodge also offers a generous warranty with all new models which last 3 years/36,000 miles, and all companies that were a part of the FCA group continue to get Mopar-backed warranty plans since Mopar was FCA's official OEM supplier. Dodge has also been stepping up its game in other areas where it was lacking, such as its vehicle interior that have a reputation for using cheap and flimsy feeling materials, but under new ownership, Dodge has promising plans to improve its quality and keep up its well-established reliability.

Best-selling Dodge models: Charger - 78,389 examplesDurango - 65,935 examplesCharger - 54,314 examples

Dodge Warranty

Dodge Warranty	Terms
Bumper-to-Bumper	3 years/36,000 miles
Powertrain	5 years/60,000 miles

Cadillac Has Amazing Powertrain Warranty Coverage

Total sales for 2021 MY - 118,310

General Motor's luxury division Cadillac was founded back in 1902 in the heart of Detroit, making it one of the oldest American auto marques. Cadillac's brand image revolves around vehicles that are ostentatious and larger than life in the olden days Cadillac was never associated with reliability, but things have improved over the years. Most GM vehicles are accompanied by generous coverage from the factory, and Cadillac is no exception to this norm since all-new Cadillac vehicles come with a generous 4-year/50,000-miles bumper-to-bumper coverage and a 6-year/70,000 miles powertrain coverage.

Modern Cadillac vehicles such as the new Escalade have also stepped up their game in-car tech with its all-new curved OLED display, which is an industry first, but more importantly, a very expensive replacement part if it fails. This is why Cadillac's bumper-to-bumper coverage is also longer than its mainstream counterparts. In addition, Cadillac being GM's flagship brand has one of the best dealerships and customer service to help resolve issues as quickly as possible and make regular maintenance effortless. All of these factors together make Cadillac ownership a relatively hassle-free experience.

Best-selling Cadillac models: Escalade - 40,505 copiesXT5 - 28,380 copiesXT6 - 20,662 copies

Cadillac Warranty

Cadillac Warranty	Terms
Basic Warranty (Bumper-to-Bumper)	4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain	6 years/70,000 miles

Chevrolet Wins Awards for Reliability and Dependability

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Front — Chevrolet

Total sales for 2021 MY - 1,437,604

Chevrolet is not just a brand, it’s a piece of American history and defines some of the things that made America great. Chevrolet and GM's reputation was in question a few years back due to the declining quality and reliability issues that plagued numerous models and led to recalls which forced them to step up their reliability game. That said, things have been steadily improving and Chevy continues to make some of the best value vehicles in the market that pack all the size and power for a lot less than many of its competitors.

2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD Rear — Chevrolet

Chevrolet's factory warranty, though not as long as some of its major competitors, does offer fairly comprehensive protection and covers a wide range of components for varying durations. Chevy's New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers vehicles for three years or 36,000 miles, while its Powertrain Coverage lasts for five years or 60,000 miles (whichever comes first). GM, and Chevy, in particular, have also received awards for dependability and reliability in studies conducted by J.D Power.

Best-selling Chevrolet models: Silverado - 529,765 examplesEquinox - 165,323 examplesMalibu - 39,376 examples

Chevrolet Warranty