Most Reliable Luxury SUVs for 2025
Reliability ratings for luxury SUVs are calculated based on analyzing over 312 million vehicles to assess each model's long term durability.
How reliable is the luxury SUV I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for luxury SUV 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 luxury SUV model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The luxury SUVs on this page are organized by luxury SUV segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable luxury subcompact SUV is the Buick Encore (7.2 reliability rating), with the Acura RDX being the most reliable luxury small and compact SUV (8.5 reliability rating). The Acura MDX ranks #1 for the most reliable luxury midsize SUVs (9.3 reliability rating).
The most reliable luxury large SUV is the Lexus LX 600 (10 reliability rating) and the most reliable luxury crossover SUV is the Acura MDX (9.3 reliability rating). Topping the list for the most reliable luxury three-row SUVs is the Lexus LX 600 (10 reliability rating), while the Lexus RX 450h ranks first for the most reliable luxury hybrid SUVs (9.4 reliability rating).
The most reliable luxury plug-in hybrid SUV (PHEV) is the Lincoln Aviator (Plug-in Hybrid) (8.7 reliability rating), with the Acura ZDX (electric) being the most reliable luxury electric SUV (8.9 reliability rating).
Luxury SUVs are among the fastest-growing and highest profit vehicle categories in the market. Companies such as Acura, Infiniti, and Lexus have developed an extensive lineup of SUVs while traditional luxury SUV brands like Land Rover have produced many premium vehicles. Even luxury brands from Audi to Mercedes-Benz to Porsche, long known for their sporty sedans or sports cars, have come to recognize the power of all-wheel drive, off-road capability, and third-row seats, and developed a wide selection of high-end SUVs and crossovers.
Buyers seeking high horsepower, a smooth ride, upscale styling, or advanced infotainment systems will find it in today’s luxury utility vehicles. They’ll also find a wide range of sizes, powertrain choices, and pricing options. Subcompact and compact SUVs, powered by four-cylinder turbo and V6 engines, deliver a balance of performance and fuel economy, while larger three-row models offer more rear seat room, greater cargo space, and higher towing capacity. And while every modern luxury SUV includes basic features like heated front seats, high-end audio systems, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, the best luxury SUVs will also deliver long-term reliability.
iSeeCars has identified the most reliable luxury SUVs in each category below.
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).
