Most Reliable Hatchbacks for 2024
Reliability ratings for hatchbacks are calculated based on analyzing over 312 million vehicles to assess each model's long term durability.
How reliable is the hatchback I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for hatchback shoppers, but with limited unbiased and free resources available to consult, it can be difficult to answer. iSeeCars's objective and data-driven Reliability Rating, based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, addresses this lack of information by calculating each hatchback model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The hatchbacks on this page are organized by hatchback segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable hatchback is the Honda Fit with a 8.4 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Civic (hatchback) is the second most reliable hatchback with a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The average reliability score for the hatchback category is 7.6, with 11 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 19 hatchbacks based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.
How reliable is the hatchback I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for hatchback shoppers, but with limited unbiased and free resources available to consult, it can be difficult to answer. iSeeCars's objective and data-driven Reliability Rating, based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, addresses this lack of information by calculating each hatchback model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The hatchbacks on this page are organized by hatchback segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable hatchback is the Honda Fit with a 8.4 out of 10 reliability score. The Honda Civic (hatchback) is the second most reliable hatchback with a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The average reliability score for the hatchback category is 7.6, with 11 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 19 hatchbacks based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.4 / 10
- Value Retention 9.3 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
- Reliability score 8.4 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $45,595
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.4 / 10
- Value Retention 9.0 / 10
- Safety 9.0 / 10
- Reliability score 8.2 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $17,690
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.2 / 10
- Value Retention 8.7 / 10
- Safety Not Available
4. Volkswagen Golf
- Reliability score 8.2 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $23,195
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.2 / 10
- Value Retention 8.4 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
- Reliability score 8.2 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $24,950
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.2 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
6. Nissan 370Z (coupe)
- Reliability score 8.0 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $30,090
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.0 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety Not Available
7. Ford Fiesta (hatchback)
- Reliability score 8.0 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $14,560
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.0 / 10
- Value Retention 8.6 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
8. Volkswagen Beetle
- Reliability score 7.9 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $20,895
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.9 / 10
- Value Retention 8.6 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
9. Hyundai VELOSTER
- Reliability score 7.7 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $18,900
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.7 / 10
- Value Retention 8.8 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
10. Chevrolet Sonic (hatchback)
- Reliability score 7.7 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $17,220
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.7 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.6 / 10
- Value Retention 8.7 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
- Reliability score 7.3 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $31,965
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.3 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
13. Hyundai ELANTRA GT
- Reliability score 7.1 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $20,650
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.1 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 8.6 / 10
- Reliability score 7.1 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $16,695
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.1 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
15. Chevrolet Spark
- Reliability score 7.1 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $13,600
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.1 / 10
- Value Retention 8.6 / 10
- Safety Not Available
- Reliability score 7.0 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $36,690
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.0 / 10
- Value Retention 7.8 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.0 / 10
- Value Retention 8.2 / 10
- Safety Not Available
- Reliability score 6.7 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $35,600
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 6.7 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety Not Available
- Reliability score 6.3 / 10
- Starting MSRP: $28,950
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 6.3 / 10
- Value Retention 8.5 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $17,750
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 9.1 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Hyundai VELOSTER N
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $32,500
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 8.8 / 10
- Safety Not Available
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $23,630
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 8.8 / 10
- Safety 9.0 / 10
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $36,500
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 8.7 / 10
- Safety Not Available
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $42,970
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 8.6 / 10
- Safety Not Available
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $45,665
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 7.8 / 10
- Value Retention 8.4 / 10
- Safety 10 / 10
Nissan Versa Note
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $15,650
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.1 / 10
- Value Retention 8.3 / 10
- Safety 8.0 / 10
Chevrolet Cruze (hatchback)
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $19,620
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability 8.2 / 10
- Value Retention 8.0 / 10
- Safety 9.4 / 10
- Reliability score Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $43,010
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings are calculated based on an analysis of data from over 12 million cars that assesses how long each vehicle lasts and how well it retains its value over time, along with safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
See how we rank these cars- Reliability Coming soon
- Value Retention 7.8 / 10
- Safety Not Available
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How We Rank These Cars
The iSeeCars Reliability Rating indicates how dependable and long-lasting each vehicle is through a calculation of a vehicle's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.
Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest Reliability Rating. Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the most reliable ones first. If two cars have the same ratings, the tie is broken by the higher overall iSeeCars Quality Score. iSeeCars displays comprehensive Quality Scores along with the Reliability Ratings for each model because multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle. Two of these factors are safety and resale value, both of which are included in the iSeeCars Quality Score system.
The overall iSeeCars Quality Score combines analyses of these three factors: reliability, resale value, and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 312 million vehicles as reported in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies. These two factors are combined with NHTSA and/or IIHS Safety Ratings to determine a car's Quality Score.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).