GREENSBORO, N.C. — Growing up you might have heard foreign cars were money pits breaking down a lot more than ones made here in the USA. But in Consumer Report's new list of top five most dependable vehicles not a single domestic brand is on it. They are all foreign.
1. Toyota
2. Lexus
3. BMW
4. Mazda
5. Honda
The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is ranked as the most reliable vehicle overall. The Lexus N-X was rated the top hybrid SUV.
"From a reliability standpoint, Toyota and Lexus have just been doing hybrids for so long now that they've got the technology really fleshed out and it works and it's reliable," said Alex Knizek, Automotive Engineer for Consumer Reports.
Mercedes-Benz hit last place after owners reported problems with the electronic infotainment screens.
"If you're going with an SUV or a sedan, go with a hybrid right now, just because they are so much more dependable," said Consumer Reports Deputy Auto Editor Jon Linkov.
Linkov says hybrids are more reliable than plug-in electric vehicles because many EVs are new.
"They have growing pains, it's new technology, it's constantly being refined, it's a new build process because they are all almost brand-new models, they are using new suppliers," Linkov said.
Large pickup trucks also hit some speed bumps. Less than half of the models landed an average rating or better.
"They have had paint trim problems. They also do have some of the electric issues that many cars have, infotainment systems, window regulators, things like that," Linkov said.
Consumer Reports says people shopping for a new car should do their research to find a reliable vehicle that also fits their needs.