Most reliable cars Best and worst predicted reliability, according to Consumer Reports survey research. Back to story Most Reliable Small Car Most reliable (Best score first) Honda Fit (pictured)* Toyota Yaris* Honda Civic Hybrid* Toyota Corolla Least reliable (Worst score first) Chevrolet Cobalt 2006 Nissan Sentra Volkswagen Jetta (5 cyl.) Chevrolet Aveo 2007 models unless otherwise noted. *Predicted reliability based on only one model year.

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