Lexus, Buick, and Mazda were rated the three most reliable car brands in the U.S. for 2025

J.D. Power measures reliability as problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) over three years of ownership

Tesla saw the biggest improvement from 2024, reducing its PP100 by 43

Vehicle reliability is a key factor for car buyers, influencing long-term ownership costs and overall satisfaction.

In this graphic, we rank the most reliable car brands in the U.S. for 2025 based on data from J.D. Power. Brands were scored based on their number of problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) over a three-year ownership period.

The most reliable car brands of 2025 are Lexus, Buick, and Mazda. While Lexus and Buick are frequently found at the top of this ranking, Mazda’s third place finish is a considerable improvement from last year (see our 2024 ranking here).

See below for the data we used to create this graphic.