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What Car? vehicle reliability survey

Overview

The What Car? 2026 reliability survey, based on feedback from nearly 40,000 vehicle owners, evaluated 225 models to identify the most and least dependable vehicles.

The Mini Countryman (2024 onwards) and the Suzuki Swift (2017-2024) were identified as the most reliable models, both achieving perfect 100% reliability scores. Other high-performing models included the Toyota Aygo X, BMW 4 Series Coupé and Convertible, and the Mini hatchback.

In contrast, the Volkswagen Tiguan (2024 onwards) was ranked as the least reliable model with a score of 55.3%. Detailed findings noted that half of Tiguan owners reported non-engine electrical issues. The Renault Arkana (2018-2025) followed with a 58.5% score, with 78% of its owners reporting significant vehicle downtime. Other low-scoring models included the Mercedes GLE, the Volkswagen ID. 4, and the Land Rover Discovery Sport.

Data regarding engine types indicated that petrol vehicles were the most reliable with a 20% fault rate, while diesel vehicles were the least reliable at 32%.

Entities

What Car? · Mini · Suzuki · Toyota · Volkswagen

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    What Car? survey ranks most and least reliable car models

    A What Car? survey of nearly 40,000 owners found the Mini Countryman and Suzuki Swift as most reliable, while the Volkswagen Tiguan ranked lowest.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    What Car? reliability study ranks most and least dependable vehicles

    A What Car? survey of nearly 40,000 drivers found the Mini Countryman and Suzuki Swift as the most reliable cars, while the Volkswagen Tiguan ranked lowest for reliability.

Sources

adginforma.it · cnbce.com · dominicanaaldia.com · haszon.hu · xataka.com · yenicaggazetesi.com.tr