Most Reliable Hybrid Cars for 2024
Reliability ratings for hybrid cars are calculated based on analyzing over 312 million vehicles to assess each model's long term durability.
How reliable is the hybrid car I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for hybrid car 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 hybrid car model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The hybrid cars on this page are organized by hybrid car segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable hybrid car is the Toyota Prius (hatchback) with a 8.9 out of 10 reliability score. The Toyota Camry Hybrid is the second most reliable hybrid car with a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The average reliability score for the hybrid car category is 7.5, with 8 models scoring above average for reliability. iSeeCars.com has ranked 15 hybrid cars based on their reliability scores, which represents the likelihood of a vehicle to reach a high mileage threshold on the odometer.
A hybrid vehicle’s increased fuel efficiency should have no impact on its reliability. While a hybrid powertrain is more complex, with an electric motor and battery pack working alongside an internal combustion engine, these components are all covered under a hybrid model’s warranty and should be as trouble-free as a traditional vehicle, but with substantially better fuel economy.
A plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) of a hybrid sedan is even more complex, adding an on-board charging system that works with the electric grid to charge the larger battery pack. This gives the PHEV an all-electric range between 20 and 60 miles, making it much like an electric vehicle until the battery range is depleted and the engine fires up to keep the vehicle moving. This lets PHEVs deliver zero-emissions when driven by the battery pack, but with none of the range anxiety associated with electric cars. Again, the added complexity should not affect the car’s reliability.
A hybrid vehicle’s increased fuel efficiency should have no impact on its reliability. While a hybrid powertrain is more complex, with an electric motor and battery pack working alongside an internal combustion engine, these components are all covered under a hybrid model’s warranty and should be as trouble-free as a traditional vehicle, but with substantially better fuel economy.
A plug-in hybrid version (PHEV) of a hybrid sedan is even more complex, adding an on-board charging system that works with the electric grid to charge the larger battery pack. This gives the PHEV an all-electric range between 20 and 60 miles, making it much like an electric vehicle until the battery range is depleted and the engine fires up to keep the vehicle moving. This lets PHEVs deliver zero-emissions when driven by the battery pack, but with none of the range anxiety associated with electric cars. Again, the added complexity should not affect the car’s reliability.
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Reliability score
8.9
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $27,950
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
8.9
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $28,855
iSEECARS SCORE
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
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Reliability
8.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
3. Toyota Prius c
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Reliability score
8.7
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $21,530
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
4. Ford Fusion (hybrid)
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Reliability score
8.2
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $29,540
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
8.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
5. Kia Optima Hybrid
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Reliability score
7.9
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $29,310
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.9
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $30,800
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
7. Toyota Avalon Hybrid
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Reliability score
7.8
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $37,850
iSEECARS SCORE
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
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Reliability
7.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
8. Ford Fusion Hybrid
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Reliability score
7.6
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $28,000
iSEECARS SCORE
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
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Reliability
7.6
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.4
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $32,895
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
10. Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid
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Reliability score
7.2
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $26,800
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
11. Chevrolet Malibu (hybrid)
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Reliability score
7.1
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $28,220
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
9.5
/ 10
12. Ford Fusion Energi
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Reliability score
7.1
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $35,730
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
13. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
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Reliability score
6.1
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $49,000
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
6.1
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
14. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid
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Reliability score
5.9
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $23,600
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Reliability
5.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
5.7
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: $32,975
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
5.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
Honda Insight
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $25,760
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $23,500
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $26,250
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $37,685
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $33,400
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $41,440
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $33,400
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $36,090
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
Chevrolet Volt
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $33,520
iSEECARS SCORE
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Reliability
7.9
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: $50,765
iSEECARS SCORE
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
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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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).