Kia Reliability Rating for 2026
How reliable are Kia vehicles? We analyzed over 12 million cars to determine how reliable each Kia model is and how it ranks relative to its competition.
The Kia model that is the most reliable and ranks the highest in its vehicle category is the Kia Soul, which ranks 1 out of 1 Most Reliable Wagons Under $25k. You can see the rest of the Kia vehicles and their rankings below.
iSeeCars determines a vehicle’s reliability based on proprietary research of the longest lasting models in each vehicle segment. This is how Kia ranks, as a brand, within the various vehicle segments where it competes:
Kia SUV Reliability
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Kia 6-seater SUVs Reliability: 6.8/10#4 of 4 Most Reliable 6-seater SUVs Brands
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Kia Small SUVs Reliability: 7/10#10 of 13 Most Reliable Small SUVs Brands
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Kia 7-Seater SUVs Reliability: 6.8/10#10 of 11 Most Reliable 7-Seater SUVs Brands
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Kia Midsize SUVs Reliability: 6.8/10#10 of 11 Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Brands
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Kia SUVs with 3 Rows Reliability: 6.8/10#12 of 12 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Brands
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Kia 5-seater SUVs Reliability: 7/10#13 of 15 Most Reliable 5-seater SUVs Brands
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Kia Crossover SUVs Reliability: 6.9/10#14 of 15 Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Brands
Kia Car Reliability
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Kia Wagons Reliability: 7.4/10#1 of 2 Most Reliable Wagons Brands
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Kia Subcompact Cars Reliability: 6.8/10#4 of 6 Most Reliable Subcompact Cars Brands
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Kia Hatchbacks Reliability: 7.3/10#5 of 8 Most Reliable Hatchbacks Brands
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Kia Compact Cars Reliability: 7.2/10#6 of 8 Most Reliable Compact Cars Brands
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Kia Small Cars Reliability: 7.1/10#7 of 11 Most Reliable Small Cars Brands
Kia Minivan Reliability
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Kia Minivans Reliability: 7/10#2 of 2 Most Reliable Minivans Brands
The Kia model that is the most reliable and ranks the highest in its vehicle category is the Kia Soul, which ranks 1 out of 1 Most Reliable Wagons Under $25k. You can see the rest of the Kia vehicles and their rankings below.
iSeeCars determines a vehicle’s reliability based on proprietary research of the longest lasting models in each vehicle segment. This is how Kia ranks, as a brand, within the various vehicle segments where it competes:
Kia SUV Reliability
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Kia 6-seater SUVs Reliability: 6.8/10#4 of 4 Most Reliable 6-seater SUVs Brands
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Kia Small SUVs Reliability: 7/10#10 of 13 Most Reliable Small SUVs Brands
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Kia 7-Seater SUVs Reliability: 6.8/10#10 of 11 Most Reliable 7-Seater SUVs Brands
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Kia Midsize SUVs Reliability: 6.8/10#10 of 11 Most Reliable Midsize SUVs Brands
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Kia SUVs with 3 Rows Reliability: 6.8/10#12 of 12 Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows Brands
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Kia 5-seater SUVs Reliability: 7/10#13 of 15 Most Reliable 5-seater SUVs Brands
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Kia Crossover SUVs Reliability: 6.9/10#14 of 15 Most Reliable Crossover SUVs Brands
Kia Car Reliability
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Kia Wagons Reliability: 7.4/10#1 of 2 Most Reliable Wagons Brands
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Kia Subcompact Cars Reliability: 6.8/10#4 of 6 Most Reliable Subcompact Cars Brands
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Kia Hatchbacks Reliability: 7.3/10#5 of 8 Most Reliable Hatchbacks Brands
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Kia Compact Cars Reliability: 7.2/10#6 of 8 Most Reliable Compact Cars Brands
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Kia Small Cars Reliability: 7.1/10#7 of 11 Most Reliable Small Cars Brands
Kia Minivan Reliability
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Kia Minivans Reliability: 7/10#2 of 2 Most Reliable Minivans Brands
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Reliability score
7.4
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 20490
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
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.2
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.4
/ 10
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
7.4
/ 10
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Value Retention
Coming soon
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
7.3
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 17690
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
7.3
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
7.2
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 19990
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.2
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.4
/ 10
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Safety
7.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.0
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 28790
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
9.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
7.0
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 30400
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
7.0
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
6.8
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 32390
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
6.8
/ 10
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
8.5
/ 10
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Reliability score
6.7
/ 10
- Starting MSRP: 16750
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
6.7
/ 10
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Value Retention
8.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 22290
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 24990
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.3
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 27490
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.1
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 23790
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
8.0
/ 10
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Safety
7.5
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 36690
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 27390
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.8
/ 10
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Safety
7.4
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 34490
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
See how we rank these cars
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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: 39190
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 37390
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.7
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 30490
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 40490
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.6
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 41390
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.5
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 38890
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
7.5
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 48290
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.4
/ 10
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Safety
Not Available
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 39700
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
7.0
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 42900
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.9
/ 10
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Safety
8.0
/ 10
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Reliability score
Not Available
- Starting MSRP: 54900
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
See how we rank these cars
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Reliability
Coming soon
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Value Retention
6.7
/ 10
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Safety
10
/ 10
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The best brands offer models with the highest reliability ratings within their respective vehicle segments. For example, Toyota is perhaps the best brand for reliability, as a number of its models are ranked number one in their categories. Along with the rankings and Reliability scores, we show comprehensive iSeeCars ratings for each brand’s models, because we believe 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 our ratings system.
The overall iSeeCars Score is an analysis 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 12 million new and used vehicles in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies, combined with NHTSA and IIHS Safety Ratings.
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).