The most reliable used cars, by the data

These are the used models with the highest average CarVitals reliability score, our per-year verdict (0 to 10, built on NHTSA complaint and recall data) averaged across every year we cover. Only models with at least three scored years are ranked, so no single lucky year tops the list.

#ModelAvg scoreYearsBest year
1 Toyota Corolla 7.7/10 20 2021 (9/10)
2 Lexus NX 7.7/10 10 2017 (8/10)
3 Honda Accord 7.5/10 20 2024 (9/10)
4 Honda CR-V 7.4/10 20 2006 (8/10)
5 Mazda MX-5 7.4/10 20 2013 (8/10)
6 Lexus ES 7.3/10 20 2015 (8/10)
7 Honda Civic 7.2/10 20 2023 (9/10)
8 Toyota RAV4 7.2/10 20 2016 (8/10)
9 Acura TLX 7.1/10 10 2022 (8/10)
10 Lexus RX 7.0/10 20 2012 (8/10)
11 Toyota Prius 6.9/10 20 2017 (8/10)
12 Toyota Sienna 6.9/10 20 2020 (8/10)
13 Honda Pilot 6.8/10 20 2007 (8/10)
14 Cadillac XT5 6.8/10 8 2019 (7/10)
15 Genesis G80 6.8/10 8 2024 (8/10)
16 Kia Telluride 6.8/10 5 2021 (7/10)
17 Lexus GX 6.7/10 20 2020 (8/10)
18 Lexus IS 6.7/10 20 2016 (8/10)
19 Toyota 4Runner 6.6/10 20 2020 (8/10)
20 Hyundai Palisade 6.6/10 5 2022 (7/10)
21 Toyota Camry 6.5/10 17 2017 (8/10)
22 Ford Fusion 6.5/10 15 2006 (7/10)
23 Genesis G70 6.5/10 6 2021 (7/10)
24 Toyota Tacoma 6.4/10 20 2013 (8/10)
25 Honda Ridgeline 6.4/10 17 2024 (8/10)
26 Infiniti Q50 6.4/10 11 2019 (7/10)
27 Subaru WRX 6.4/10 10 2020 (7/10)
28 Toyota Highlander 6.3/10 20 2005 (7/10)
29 Chevrolet Silverado 6.2/10 20 2016 (7/10)
30 Mazda Mazda3 6.2/10 20 2022 (8/10)

Scores are CarVitals reliability verdicts built on public NHTSA complaint and recall data, averaged across model years. They rank a model's record in our data, not a guarantee about any single used car, always check the specific car's history and condition too. See how we build these scores, or check any listing free with the CarVitals extension.