Experts selected the 10 most reliable first-class cars that rarely fail. We’ve also compiled a rating of models you should stay away from.
Experts have chosen the most reliable and unreliable used commercial class cars from 6 to 20 years old. Rating posted on What Car website?
Experts interviewed nearly 25,000 owners of used premium cars, along with MotorEasy insurance company. Drivers told what kind of malfunctions they encountered during the operation of their vehicles and how much the repair cost them.
The rating includes the 10 most reliable business class cars and the 10 most unreliable models. The best marks were given to cars that almost never failed.
Top 10 most reliable commercial class cars under 20 years old:
10. Skoda Superb (diesel)
Reliability Score: 86.9%
Publication years: 2008 – 2015
The diesel version of the second generation Skoda Superb is slightly inferior to the new generation model in terms of reliability. In total, 18% of the owners of this car experienced malfunctions, mostly related to electronics.
9. Skoda Superb (diesel)
Reliability Score: 87.7%
Publication years: 2015 – our time
Repair of the third generation diesel Skoda Superb is cheaper than the previous model. Many malfunctions were repaired for less than $600.
8 ford mondeo
Reliability Score: 88.2%
Publication years: 2007 – 2014
Ford Mondeo has some suspension issues. 19% of model owners encountered such malfunctions.
7.Volvo S60/V60
Reliability Score: 90.7%
Publication years: 2010 – 2018
The Volvo S60 sedan and V60 station wagon have good reliability. It was determined that only 20% of the cars had problems with bodywork and air conditioning.
6 Jaguar X-Type
Reliability Score: 91.2%
Publication years: 2001 – 2010
The Jaguar X-Type breaks stereotypes about the unreliability of British cars. The only problems with the model were the air conditioning, battery, interior trim, electronics and suspension.
5. BMW 3 Series (Diesel)
Reliability Score: 91.4%
Publication years: 2012 – 2019
The diesel BMW 3 Series is only slightly inferior in reliability to the petrol version of the model. Only 16% of the cars were found to have electronic and exhaust system malfunctions.
4.Hyundai i40
Reliability Score: 92.3%
Publication years: 2012 – 2020
Hyundai i40 has excellent reliability. Only 10% of model owners reported malfunctions.
3. BMW 3 Series (petrol)
Reliability Score: 93.3%
Publication years: 2012 – 2019
The petrol BMW 3 Series is less likely to fail than the diesel version of the model. The most problematic part of the model is electronics.
2 toyota avensis
Reliability Score: 95.6%
Publication years: 2009 – 2015
Toyota Avensis rarely encounters breakdowns. Most often, problems arise with the electronics and suspension.
1 ford mondeo
Reliability Score: 98.3%
Publication years: 2014 – 2022
Although European production of the Ford Mondeo was completed in 2022, many car enthusiasts liked the model for its reliability. Only 3% of the owners of this car broke down.
Top 10 most unreliable business class cars under 20:
10. Mazda 6 (diesel)
Reliability Score: 73.8%
Publication years: 2013 – our time
The diesel version of the third generation Mazda 6 has a stylish design, but is far from the best reliability. It was determined that 29% of the vehicles had brake, engine and electronic faults.
9. Mazda 6 (diesel)
Reliability Score: 71.8%
Publication years: 2007 – 2012
The second-generation Mazda 6 was also not the most reliable, especially diesel versions. The main problems were malfunctions in the electronics and gearbox.
9. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Diesel)
Reliability Score: 71.8%
Publication years: 2014 – 2021
The cost of repairing a diesel Mercedes-Benz C-Class was very expensive. About 44% of model owners encountered malfunctions.
7. BMW 3 Series (Diesel)
Reliability Score: 70.8%
Publication years: 2005 – 2012
Another diesel business class car is included in this rating. The diesel BMW 3 Series turned out to be a rather problematic car. The main disadvantages are malfunctions in the brake system, electronics and suspension.
6 Audi A4
Reliability Score: 69.7%
Publication years: 2015 – our time
The new Audi A4 has more problems than the previous generation model. About 22% of vehicle owners complained of malfunctions mainly related to suspension.
5Volvo V70
Reliability Score: 69.2%
Publication years: 2007 – 2016
The Volvo V70 station wagon is a very practical car, but it has a number of disadvantages. Most often, electronics, bodywork, engine, exhaust system and gearbox fail.
4 Jaguar XE
Reliability Score: 68.5%
Publication years: 2015 – our time
Jaguar’s most compact sedan suffers from reliability issues. Engine and electronics often fail.
3 Volkswagen Passat
Reliability Score: 68.3%
Publication years: 2005 – 2015
40% of Volkswagen Passat has a fault. The main problems are malfunctions in electronics, engine and suspension.
2. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Diesel)
Reliability Score: 67.5%
Publication years: 2007 – 2014
The third-generation diesel Mercedes-Benz C-Class is incredibly expensive to maintain. Usually the cost of repairs was almost $ 2,000.
1. Mercedes-Benz C-Class (petrol)
Reliability Score: 54.9%
Publication years: 2014 – 2021
The fourth-generation petrol Mercedes-Benz C-Class encounters frequent breakdowns. Repairs are not only expensive but also time consuming.
Previously Focus He wrote that American experts call them the most reliable modern crossovers.
Source: Focus
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