Here are the brand rankings based on the number of problems per 100 vehicles, according to J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. vehicle dependability study. The industry average is 186. The highest-ranking premium brand was Lexus, and Kia was the highest-ranking mass market brand.
The Chrysler 300 has the highest complaint rate at 66.7 complaints per 10,000 cars, 2.5 times higher than the average. Electrical problems make up 18 percent of owner reported problems, such as the car not starting or stalling while driving, dashboard gauges failing and exploding alternators.
Ranked number one for the worst car brand in America is Suzuki. Despite its popularity, Suzuki is rated to be one of the least reliable car brands. Its poor build quality is the main reason as to why it performed poorly on the crash test and inadequate safety features.
BMW, Subaru, Lexus, and Honda routinely land in the top ranks by delivering on these virtues, from their base models to their high-end vehicles. BMW claimed the top spot this year thanks to especially strong road-test performances and solid owner survey results.
Toyotas are generally considered to be highly reliable vehicles. They often top lists of most reliable cars, are said to last longer than nearly any other brand, and rarely break down. If you're looking for reliability, Toyota is hard to beat.
A conventional car can last for 200,000 miles. Some well-maintained car models will reach 300,000 or more miles total. The average passenger car age is currently around 12 years in the United States. Choosing a well-built make and model can help extend your car's longevity.
According to the New York Times, in the 1960s and 1970s, the typical car reached its end of life around 100,000 miles (160,000 km), but due to manufacturing improvements in the 2000s, such as tighter tolerances and better anti-corrosion coatings, the typical car lasts closer to 200,000 miles (320,000 km).
The average lifespan for a Toyota vehicle is 200,000-250,000 miles. With proper care and maintenance, some Toyota models can last as long as 500,000 miles.
The annual JD Power vehicle dependability survey was topped by Lexus and Genesis, the luxury offshoots of Toyota and Hyundai. Kia, which is also part of the giant Hyundai Motor Group, came in third. Luxury brand Lexus makes the most reliable cars according to latest JD Power survey.
The cheapest and most reliable compact SUVs can vary depending on factors such as brand, model, and year. However, some popular models that consistently rank well in reliability, performance and affordability include the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, and Subaru Forester.
Poor reliability and atrocious support are well documented - and declining popularity poses the risk of extreme depreciation in three to five years if you make the mistake of buying a Holden today.
On the other hand, the study claims that Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota are the least recalled car brands globally. The research claims to have consulted the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) list of recalls between 2014 and 2023.
Average age of all vehicles registered in Australia was 10.1 years, unchanged since 2015. Tasmanian vehicles reported the oldest average age at 12.8 years, whilst the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory had the youngest fleet with an average age of 9.4 years.
According to Consumer Reports, the average lifespan of today's cars is about eight years or 240,000 kilometres.
Most people keep their car about six years before trading it in. Whether your car is paid off or not makes a difference because, if it's paid off, you will be able to take the value of the car off the purchase price of a new one. Calculate the monthly cost of your car, including fuel, insurance, and the repairs.