Most reliable cars
Most reliable cars
From sleek sedans to funky hatchbacks, there's a used vehicle out there that works for your lifestyle.
We've assembled a list of the top 10 most reliable used cars for 2024 shoppers based on cars with the highest reliability ratings from our partners at RepairPal. Learn more about how our lists work.
1. Toyota Prius
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Excellent fuel economy Good acceleration Advanced driver aids
Cons
Limited rear seat room New dashboard layout difficult to see Noisy gas engine
2. Acura TLX
CarMax owner rating
4.4
Pros
Three well-equipped trims A sporty look inside and out Super Handling All-Wheel Drive offers lots of grip
Cons
Infotainment touchpad distracting to use Cramped rear bench Middling fuel economy compared to rivals
3. Lexus ES 300h
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Hybrid Tons of standard features Spacious
Cons
Limited cargo space Sluggish acceleration Rear seats don’t fold
4. Nissan Leaf
CarMax owner rating
4.3
Pros
Popular for city commuting Standard driver assist features e-Pedal mode manages braking
Cons
Limited driving range Fast charging port isn't a common type Rear seats don’t fold flat
5. Toyota Corolla
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Great trim and feature options Plenty of standard driver aids Pleasant ride experience User-friendly infotainment interface
Cons
Intrusive exterior noise Underwhelming acceleration
6. Toyota Camry
CarMax owner rating
4.6
Pros
Good fuel economy Easy to drive Lots of driver aids come standard
Cons
So-so cargo space Road and engine noise can be irritating
7. Toyota Corolla iM
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Unexpected standard features Comfortable for long drives Flexible five-door body style
Cons
Lackluster acceleration Lack of premium options Blind spots out the rear
8. Lexus ES 350
CarMax owner rating
4.7
Pros
Comfortable and upscale Smooth ride Good handling
Cons
All-wheel drive isn’t available Rear seats don’t fold down
9. Toyota Yaris
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Responsive road handling Classy interior finishing
10. Honda CR-Z
CarMax owner rating
4.5
Pros
Lightweight, athletic driving Sporty exterior styling Hybrid powertrain
Cons
Lacks a backseat Poor rear window visibility Lacks grip in tight turns
How we ranked this list
For this article we've pulled the top most reliable vehicles—in order—according to RepairPal rankings. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2006-2020 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings and rankings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of 3/21/2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings.
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Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov.
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