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Talking about car rankings means talking about Japan.
That’s just a fact. For years, Japanese cars have had a reputation for being unstoppable, tough, and long-lasting, right? And what’s more, you probably have a brand in mind already, because in every ranking you’ll see the queen of the crown appear: Toyota, right? Well, what if we told you
that the 2025 Consumer Reports reliability ranking left us speechless?
Three Japanese brands that used to be at the top of the reliability list are now among the least reliable on the market…
We’ll tell you all about it below. Get ready, we’re going to reveal the three horsemen of the automotive apocalypse…
Infiniti
Nissan’s luxury brand has taken a huge fall… What looked like a top brand turned out to be full of electronic issues, slow infotainment, and a lack of tech updates that have caused it to lose public trust.
And even though it’s a luxury brand, it carries the same components as its parent company, so it shares the same problems, especially with the electrical system… Infiniti ranks fourth among the least reliable companies…
Nissan
Nissan has been talked about all year, but not for good reasons… In May, the car company announced it would lay off 15% of its workforce (around 20,000 employees…) after losing $4.5 billion… And there were even people calling Nissan shares “trash”…
The CVT transmission problems have continued, with owners complaining about jerking, slipping, and some even having to replace it entirely… The result? Nissan leads the bottom of the worst Japanese vehicles…
Mitsubishi
Maybe the least surprising of the trio. Mitsubishi has been dragging problems with engines, suspension, and interior finishes for years… Its models have been criticized for delivering a poor driving experience and a reliability level far below what’s expected from a Japanese brand. It’s sort of the black sheep of the Japanese market.
Last year, Mitsubishi already suffered a 76% drop and another 26% reported this May… but this brand has become so unreliable that Consumer Reports didn’t even include it in the annual reliability report… that’s how things are…
And the ones leading the pack?
That’s not hard to guess, but we’ll leave you the top 3 brands anyway. You’ll definitely recognize them 😉
- Subaru has taken the top spot, with simple and cutting-edge tech. All of its models scored well above average (except for the Solterra, but we’ll let that one slide). Subaru is crowned the most reliable company of the year.
- Lexus, Toyota’s luxury version, is always on the podium. It held second place this time, with three models scoring average and the rest above. Toyota, meanwhile, had to settle for third place due to issues reported in the Tundra, Tacoma, and electric model bZ4X.
- Mazda, Honda, and Acura: the middle class of the ranking. Mazda keeps gaining points quietly (you know what they say, those who eat in silence go back for seconds); Honda stands out thanks to models like the CR-V and HR-V; and Acura, with a limited catalogue, manages to keep a decent score thanks to the RDX.
Japanese reliability is no longer a guaranteed purchase
For a long time, it was enough for a car to be Japanese for buyers to assume it would be reliable. But the 2025 data forces us to rethink that belief… While brands like Subaru and Lexus continue to prove their strength, others have clearly fallen behind…
And the Europeans and Americans?
Surprisingly, brands like Audi and BMW have moved up in reliability, despite their tech load. And Buick, among American brands, has been the best rated in the country. Meanwhile, Ford and Chevrolet show mixed results, with some standout models and others that still raise concerns.
It’s no longer enough to just look at a car’s passport. It all depends on the model, the tech, and the brand’s commitment to the user! If you’re looking for a car, don’t hesitate to look at everything closely, because not everything that shines is gold!
