Likewise, BMW’s luxury vehicles have long been known for their maintenance expenses, so to achieve #3 overall is a notable feat.Īs more automakers make advanced safety features standard on their models, the weight of Consumer Reports’ safety scoring is separating the winners from the losers. Chrysler and Dodge have been known for reliability issues in the past, so it’s great to see them improving. Cadillac and Ford just barely passed the test, scoring 63 and 62 overall. The highest ranking American automakers in 2022 are Buick (72), Chrysler (71), and Dodge (67).

Fascinatingly, six of the top 10 brands in 2022 are Japanese automakers: Subaru, Mazda, Honda, Lexus, Toyota and Infiniti. The 2022 Subaru Forester has ranked among Consumer Reports’ top picks for the 9th consecutive year. The Japanese automaker known for standard all-wheel drive dethroned Mazda with an overall score of 81.

Subaru climbed two spots to number one in the 2022 Consumer Reports brand rankings.

5 Consumer Reports Green Choice Awards Remain Hybrid-Focused Subaru Overtakes Mazda as the Top-Ranked Auto Brand

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