Most reliable cars Best and worst predicted reliability, according to Consumer Reports survey research. Back to story Most Reliable Family Car Most reliable (Best score first) Honda Accord Hybrid (pictured) Toyota Prius Honda Accord (4-cyl.) Ford Fusion* Mercury Milan* Least reliable Volkswagen Passat (4 cyl.)* 2007 models unless otherwise noted. *Predicted reliability based on only one model year.

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