Consumer-reports released the 2008 most reliable cars in 16 categories. The Japanese automakers, Toyota and Honda make most of the reliable cars and European cars such Mercedes-Benz are among the least reliable cars.

The following are the most reliable cars in ten categories which are at least 50% better than average:

Family Cars:

• Toyota Prius,
• Honda Accord (4-cyl., 2007),
• Ford Fusion(v6, AWD),
• Honda Accord (v6)

Upscale cars:

• Aura TSX,
• Lexus IS (RWD)

Luxury cars:

• Lexus GS450h (hybrid),
• Infiniti M35 (RWD)

Small cars:

• Toyota Yaris Hatchback,
• Honda Fit,
• Toyota Yaris sedan,
• Toyota corolla

Coupes and convertibles:

• Lexus Sc,
• BMW 328i

Sport:

• Porsche Cayman

Minivan

• Toyota Sienna less than 50% ca 35% better than average

Small SUV

• Honda Element
• Mitsubishi Outlander
• Subaru Forester
• Toyota RAV4

Midsized SUVS

• Toyota Highlander
• Honda Pilot
• Toyota 4Runner

Large SUVs

• Toyota Land Cruiser

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