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America's Most Dependable Car: Every Major Brand Ranked

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Between unionizing plants and airbag safety recalls, Stellantis, a multimillon dollar car manufacturer, is continuing to make headlines. In early June 2024, a software malfunction caused a recall of over 200,000 SUVs and pickup trucks. The failure lies in the stability control system, a safety feature that prevents a loss of steering capabilities when the driver loses control of the vehicle. This component is critical in emergency situations, such as icy roads. Owners with cars impacted by this recall will be able to take their car to a Stellantis dealer to upgrade their software at no charge.

According to J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, there were an average of 190 problems per 100 vehicles after the first three years of ownership, in 2024. That average is up 2.2% from 2023. Most of the problems reported stem from tech related issues. These include connectivity issues with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as failures with voice recognition software. Other more serious problems were related to vehicle controls, driving assistance features, and the powertrain.

Some automotive brands are demonstrably more reliable than others. The 30 brands on this list are owned by 16 different companies. Among the brands on this list, the number of problems reported per 100 vehicles ranges from 135 to over 300. (Here is a look at the cars that hold their value the longest.)

Using data from J.D. Power, 24/7 Wall St. identified the most dependable cars in America in 2024. We ranked all major auto brands in the U.S. on the average number of problems reported in the first three years of ownership for every 100 vehicles.

Why This Matters

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24/7 wants you to help you better understand your personal finances, and how to spend your money wisely. A new car is one of the most expensive purchases many Americans will ever make. According to the research and consulting firm Cox Automotive, the average new-vehicle sale price hit $48,759 in December 2023, nearly 82% of what the typical full-time worker earns annually in the United States. We’re covering the most dependable car brands in America so that you can gauge which vehicle makes the most sense for your budget.

Scroll below to see America’s most dependable car: every major brand ranked.

30. Chrysler

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 310
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 226
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +84 (+37.2%)

In 2023, Chrysler sold 133,8396 units in the United States – making it the 23rd highest out of all 30 brands. Chrysler’s parent company, Stellantis, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

29. Audi

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 275
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 252
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +23 (+9.1%)

In 2023, Audi sold 227,158 units in the United States- making it the 18th highest out of all 30 brands. Audi’s parent company, Volkswagen Group, is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.

28. Land Rover

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 268
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 273
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -5 (-1.8%)

In 2023, Land Rover sold 66,039 units in the United States- making it the 28th highest out of all 30 brands. Land Rover’s parent company, Tata Motors, is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

27. Volkswagen

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 267
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 216
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +51 (+23.6%)

In 2023, Volkswagen sold 329,025 units units in the United States- making it the 16th highest out of all 30 brands. Volkswagen’s parent company, Volkswagen Group, is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.

26. Tesla

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 252
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 242
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +10 (+4.1%)

In 2023, Tesla sold 654,888 units units in the United States- making it the 8th highest out of all 30 brands. Tesla’s parent company, Tesla Inc., is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

25. Lincoln

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 251
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 259
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -8 (-3.1%)

In 2023, Lincoln sold 81,444 units in the United States- making it the 25th highest out of all 30 brands. Lincoln’s parent company, Ford Motor Company, is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

24. Volvo

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 245
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 215
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +30 (+14.0%)

In 2023, Volvo sold 128,701 units in the United States- making it the 24th highest out of all 30 brands. Volvo’s parent company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

23. Ford

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 239
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 249
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -10 (-4.0%)

In 2023, Ford sold 1,904,038 units in the United States- making it the highest out of all 30 brands. Ford’s parent company, Ford Motor Company, is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

22. Infiniti

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 219
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 205
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +14 (+6.8%)

In 2023, Infiniti sold 65,316 units in the United States- making it the 29th highest out of all 30 brands. Infiniti’s parent company, Nissan Motor Corporation, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

21. Mercedes-Benz

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 218
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 240
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -22 (-9.2%)

In 2023, Mercedes-Benz sold 351,746 units in the United States- making it the 15th highest out of all 30 brands. The Mercedes-Benz Group is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

20. Acura

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 216
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 211
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +5 (+2.4%)

In 2023, Acura sold 145,655 units in the United States- making it the 22nd highest out of all 30 brands. Acura’s parent company, Honda Motor Company, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

19. GMC

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 206
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 175
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +31 (+17.7%)

In 2023, GMC sold 563,692 units in the United States- making it the 11th highest out of all 30 brands. The General Motors Company is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

18. Honda

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 206
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 205
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +1 (+0.5%)

In 2023, Honda sold 1,156,591 units in the United States- making it the 4th highest out of all 30 brands. The Honda Motor Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

17. Ram

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 201
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 189
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +12 (+6.3%)

In 2023, Ram sold 539,477 units in the United States- making it the 12th highest out of all 30 brands. Ram’s parent company, Stellantis, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

16. Genesis

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 200
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 144
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +56 (+38.9%)

In 2023, Genesis sold 68,798 units in the United States- making it the 27th highest out of all 30 brands. Genesis’ parent company, Hyundai Motor Group, is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

15. Nissan

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 199
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 170
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +29 (+17.1%)

In 2023, Nissan sold 834,091 units in the United States- making it the 5th highest out of all 30 brands. The Nissan Motor Corporation is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan.

14. Hyundai

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 198
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 170
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +28 (+16.5%)

In 2023, Hyundai sold 796,506 units in the United States- making it the 6th highest out of all 30 brands. The Hyundai Motor Group is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

13. Subaru

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 198
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 214
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -16 (-7.5%)

In 2023, Subaru sold 632,083 units in the United States- making it the 10th highest out of all 30 brands. The Subaru Corporation is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

12. Cadillac

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 196
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 173
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +23 (+13.3%)

In 2023, Cadillac sold 147,215 units in the United States- making it the 21st highest out of all 30 brands. Cadillacs parent company, General Motors Company, is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

11. BMW

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 190
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 184
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +6 (+3.3%)

In 2023, BMW sold 361,654 units in the United States- making it the 14th highest out of all 30 brands. The BMW Group is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

10. Dodge

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 190
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 172
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +18 (+10.5%)

In 2023, Dodge sold 199,453 units in the United States- making it the 19th highest out of all 30 brands. Dodge’s parent company, Stellantis, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

9. Jeep

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 190
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 196
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -6 (-3.1%)

In 2023, Jeep sold 641,166 units in the United States- making it the 9th highest out of all 30 brands. Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

8. Kia

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 187
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 152
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +35 (+23.0%)

In 2023, Kia sold 782,468 units in the United States- making it the 7th highest out of all 30 brands. Kia Motors Corporation is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

7. Mazda

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 185
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 174
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +11 (+6.3%)

In 2023, Mazda sold 365,044 units in the United States- making it the 13th highest out of all 30 brands. The Mazda Motor Corporation is headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan.

6. Porsche

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 175
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 208
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -33 (-15.9%)

In 2023, Porsche sold 75,427 units in the United States- making it the 26th highest out of all 30 brands. Porsche’s parent company, Volkswagen Group, is headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany.

5. Chevrolet

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 174
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 162
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +12 (+7.4%)

In 2023, Chevrolet sold 1,702,700 units in the United States- making it the 3rd highest out of all 30 brands. Chevrolet’s parent company, General Motors Company, is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

4. MINI

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 174
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 170
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +4 (+2.4%)

In 2023, MINI sold 33,497 units in the United States- making the highest of 30 brands. MINI’s parent company, BMW Group, is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

3. Buick

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 149
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 159
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -10 (-6.3%)

In 2023, Buick sold 166,852 units in the United States- making it the 20th highest of 30 brands. Buick’s parent company, General Motors Company, is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

2. Toyota

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 147
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 168
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): -21 (-12.5%)

In 2023, Toyota sold 1,888,941 units in the United States- making it the 2nd highest of 30 brands. The Toyota Motor Corporation is headquartered in Toyota, Japan,

1. Lexus

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  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2024: 135
  • Issues per 100 vehicles after 3-yrs. of ownership, 2023: 133
  • Change in issues per 100 vehicles (from 2023 to 2024): +2 (+1.5%)

In 2023, Lexus sold 320,249 units in the United States- making it the 17th highest of 30 brands. Lexus’ parent company, Toyota Motor Corporation, is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.
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