Reliability is still the #1 criterion for many drivers when choosing a car. However, not every new model can cover hundreds of thousands of kilometers without major repairs. Taking this into account, the WhatCar portal, based on a survey of more than 32,000 car drivers (taking into account malfunctions over the past 24 months), announced the most reliable and unreliable cars of 2025 by segment. A short but valuable rating is below.
Most Reliable (2025)
- Compact car: Hyundai i10
- Family car: Kia Ceed
- Business Class: Alfa Romeo Giulia
- Compact crossover: Kia EV3
- Family crossover (gasoline): Vauxhall/Opel Grandland
- Premium segment: Lexus RX
- Seven-seater: Hyundai Santa Fe
- Electric car: BMW i3
- Electric Crossover: Kia EV3
- Sports car: Toyota GR Yaris
Most unreliable (2025)
- Compact car: Renault Zoe
- Family car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
- Business Class: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Compact crossover (gasoline): Nissan Juke
- Family crossover: Volkswagen Tiguan
- Premium segment: Audi Q7
- Seven-seater: Audi Q7
- Electric car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
- Electric crossover: Volkswagen ID.4
- Sports car: Porsche Taycan
What is noteworthy?
- The Kia EV3 is leading in two directions: both as a compact crossover and as an electric crossover.
- The Audi Q7 was simultaneously listed on the uncertain list in both premium and seven-seater categories.
- In the electrical segment, the results are mixed: the BMW i3 is among the reliable ones, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric is an outsider in both categories.
- For those looking for a solution for a family and a large family, Hyundai Santa Fe is the most reliable seven-seater car of the year.
- Traditional stability in Premium: Lexus RX was once again noted as a benchmark of reliability.
Conclusion: before purchasing, check the service history, warranty terms, and real owner experience of the model you specifically chose - reliability can differ significantly even within the same segment.
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