{"id":14162,"date":"2025-04-09T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailybase.com\/en\/?p=14162"},"modified":"2025-04-08T21:37:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T21:37:05","slug":"subaru-overtakes-toyota-and-lexus-as-the-most-reliable-car-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailybase.com\/en\/subaru-overtakes-toyota-and-lexus-as-the-most-reliable-car-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Subaru Overtakes Toyota and Lexus as the Most Reliable Car Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
For years, Toyota and Lexus were the gold standard for car reliability. But this year, Subaru has officially taken the top spot as the most reliable car brand, according to the latest rankings from\u00a0Consumer Reports<\/em>. The analysis looked at data from over 300,000 vehicles, and the message is clear: Subaru is playing the long game\u2014and it’s paying off. While flashy tech and EV buzz often steal headlines, Subaru\u2019s strategy is surprisingly simple. They\u2019ve built their reputation not by innovating constantly but by sticking with what works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Subaru scored 68 out of 100 for reliability, edging out both Toyota and Lexus. The secret? Consistency. Rather than rolling out brand-new tech or engines with every redesign, Subaru tends to refine and reuse its most dependable parts across multiple models and generations. That means fewer unexpected issues and more predictable performance over time.<\/p>\n\n\n In contrast, Toyota’s score dipped, largely due to reliability issues in its latest Tacoma and problems with some of its new EVs. Lexus also dropped slightly, though it still ranks high overall. It\u2019s a reminder that sometimes, less change leads to more trust on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Win for Simplicity Over Flash when it comes to reliable cars <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

EVs Make a Mark\u2014but often aren’t as reliable <\/h2>\n\n\n\n