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These Are The Car Brands With The Fewest Problems In 2026
Drivers reported more vehicle problems this year than ever before, but some automakers continue to stand out for reliability.
This graphic, created by Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, ranks the car brands with the fewest reported problems in 2026 based on J.D. Power's Problems Per 100 Vehicles (PP100) metric. Lower scores indicate fewer owner-reported issues and better long-term dependability.
The data comes from the J.D. Power 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures problems experienced by original owners of three-year-old vehicles.
While Lexus once again topped the rankings, the broader industry moved in the opposite direction. Owners reported a record 204 problems per 100 vehicles on average, driven largely by infotainment, smartphone connectivity, and software-related issues.
Lexus Extends Its Reliability Lead
Lexus ranked first for the fourth consecutive year, recording just 151 problems per 100 vehicles.
Buick placed second at 160 PP100, while MINI rounded out the top three with 168.
Several Japanese automakers performed well throughout the rankings.
Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mazda all finished above the industry average, reinforcing Japan's long-standing reputation for dependable vehicle manufacturing.
Luxury brands also demonstrated strong reliability. Cadillac, Porsche, BMW, and Genesis all ranked in the upper half of the study.
Software Problems Are Becoming the Biggest Headache
Although mechanical reliability has improved in many areas, technology-related issues continue to worsen.