Mercedes ranked as the most reliable car brand in the 2026 Driver Power survey, scoring 92.42%. Volvo placed second with 91.43%, followed by Mazda at 91.26%. Honda and Toyota completed the top five.
Top 10 most reliable car brands in 2026
The Driver Power survey ranked the brands as follows:
1. Mercedes: 92.42%
2. Volvo: 91.43%
3. Mazda: 91.26%
4. Honda: 90.31%
5. Toyota: 90.00%
6. Suzuki: 89.74%
7. Tesla: 89.40%
8. Skoda: 88.94%
9. Vauxhall: 88.67%
10. Peugeot: 88.63%
Which car brand ranked as the most reliable in 2026?
Mercedes took first place with a score of 92.42%. It finished 0.99 percentage points ahead of Volvo, the runner-up. Mazda followed closely in third, just 0.17 points behind Volvo.
How did the top five brands compare?
The top five all scored at least 90%. Mercedes led the group at 92.42%, while Toyota rounded it out at 90.00%. Volvo and Mazda were separated by only 0.17 percentage points, showing how closely the second and third positions ranked.
What does the Driver Power reliability ranking show?
The results reflect car owners’ assessments in the Driver Power survey and compare brands across the overall ranking. They do not establish that every model from a highly ranked brand will be trouble-free. Reliability can vary by model, model year, maintenance, and the condition of an individual vehicle.
How to use the rankings when choosing a car
Use the brand ranking as a starting point, then check reliability information for the specific model and year you are considering. Compare service records, maintenance costs, and the vehicle’s inspection history before making a decision. A strong brand score can offer useful context, but it cannot replace a model-specific assessment.
Source: Driver Power
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