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Used car reliability barometer 2026

Used models ranked by their documented faults, confirmed by at least two independent sources. All the data come from our guides, each with its sources.

models ranked
288
sourced faults
999
sources cited
1942
average reliability
3.8/5

Method

Each model gets a reliability score out of 5 computed from its known faults: severity of each fault, manufacturer recalls, and half weight for a fault cited by a single source. Only models whose faults are confirmed by at least two sources are listed here. On equal scores, the best documented model ranks first. Makes, fuel types and categories: average of the ranked models, from 5 models.

Full method · Updated on 27 October 2026, with every new guide or documented fault.

The 20 most reliable used cars

RankModelYearsCategoryReliabilitySourced faults
1BMW Série 3 VII (G20/G21)since 2019Family car5.0/54
2Ford Mustang Mach-E Isince 2020SUV5.0/54
3Kia Niro I2016–2022SUV5.0/54
4Toyota RAV4 Vsince 2019SUV5.0/54
5Alfa Romeo Giulia IIsince 2016Family car5.0/53
6Ferrari F8 Tributo / F8 Spider F142MFL2019–2023Sports / luxury5.0/53
7Hyundai i10 IIIsince 2019City car5.0/53
8Lexus NX IIsince 2021SUV5.0/53
9Polestar 2 Isince 2020Family car5.0/53
10Subaru Outback VIsince 2021Family car5.0/53
11Volkswagen ID.4 Isince 2021SUV5.0/53
12Chevrolet Camaro VI2016–2023Sports / luxury5.0/52
13Chevrolet Trax I2013–2015SUV5.0/52
14Ferrari Roma / Roma Spider F169since 2020Sports / luxury5.0/52
15Hyundai i20 IIIsince 2020City car5.0/52
16Hyundai i30 IIIsince 2017Hatchback5.0/52
17Kia Picanto IIIsince 2017City car5.0/52
18Kia Sportage Vsince 2021SUV5.0/52
19Lexus RX IV2015–2022SUV5.0/52
20Mitsubishi ASX I2010–2022SUV5.0/52

The 10 least reliable used cars

RankModelYearsCategoryReliabilitySourced faults
288Renault Scénic III2009–2016MPV1.0/56
287BMW Série 5 VI2010–2017Family car1.0/511
286Renault Laguna III2007–2015Family car1.5/55
285BMW X5 II (E70)2006–2013SUV1.5/58
284Peugeot 5008 II2017–2024SUV2.0/54
283Citroën C4 IIIsince 2020Hatchback2.0/54
282Audi A1 I2010–2018City car2.0/54
281Peugeot 308 II2013–2021Hatchback2.0/55
280Land Rover Defender I1990–2016SUV2.0/55
279DS 7 Crossback / DS 7 I (2017-)since 2017SUV2.0/56

Average reliability by make

RankMakeAverage reliabilityModels ranked
1Lexus4.6/57
2Hyundai4.5/59
3Kia4.5/511
4Mitsubishi4.5/510
5Subaru4.3/514
6Alfa Romeo4.3/56
7Seat4.3/56
8Chevrolet4.2/58
9Toyota4.2/517
10Fiat3.9/56
11Nissan3.9/56
12Jaguar3.9/59
13Ford3.9/517
14Ferrari3.9/513
15Škoda3.8/59
16Land Rover3.7/512
17BMW3.6/58
18Dacia3.6/58
19Volkswagen3.6/521
20Opel3.4/517
21Renault3.4/524
22Peugeot3.0/511
23Citroën2.4/57

By fuel type

RankFuel typeAverage reliabilityModels ranked
1Hybrid4.0/581
2Electric4.0/540
3Petrol3.7/5237
4Diesel3.6/5190

By category

RankCategoryAverage reliabilityModels ranked
1City car4.0/556
2SUV3.9/5105
3Sports / luxury3.9/533
4Hatchback3.7/536
5Family car3.6/531
6MPV3.5/527

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Source: Quelle Occasion, Used car reliability barometer 2026 (updated on 27 October 2026) — https://quelleoccasion.com/en/barometre-fiabilite

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