Car Brands Reliability: How They Stack Up
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There was much movement among car brands as we scrutinized this year’s car reliability data to see how the numbers compared with our 2016 survey findings.
Our brand-level rankings are based on the average Predicted Reliability Score for each brand’s model lineup.
Perennially lagging Chrysler is the biggest mover this year, jumping up 10 places, based on just two models: the below-average 300 sedan and the new Pacifica, which was average. Although Chrysler remains in the lower half of all brands, that represents a huge improvement. The other FCA brands, including Jeep, Ram, and Dodge, also improved.
Editor’s Note: This article also appeared in the December 2017 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
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