10 Foreign Car Brands That Are the Most Reliable in…

10 Foreign Car Brands That Are the Most Reliable in 2025

Shopping for a new car isn’t just about style, horsepower or the latest tech features. For most buyers, it comes down to how well that vehicle will hold up over the years and whether they can keep it out of the repair shop.

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Each year, Consumer Reports surveys hundreds of thousands of car owners to see which brands build vehicles that stand the test of time. In 2025, once again, all of the top 10 most reliable car brands are foreign.

Asian automakers claim eight of the top 10 spots with an impressive average reliability score of 57 out of 100. European brands follow with two contenders, Audi and BMW, averaging 48. Meanwhile, U.S. automakers lag behind with an average score of just 38, and Buick just misses the top ten and lands in 11th place.

Here are the 10 foreign car brands rated the most reliable in 2025:

Subaru

Predicted reliability (scored out of 100): 68
Country of origin: Japan

Subaru models like the Forester, Impreza, Crosstrek and Legacy all score above average or average. The only exception is the Solterra EV, which posted a lower score but wasn’t enough to knock Subaru off the top spot.

Lexus

Predicted reliability (scored out of 100): 65
Country of origin: Japan

Consumer Reports’ most reliable brand last year, Lexus, retains its position near the top thanks to four above-average models and three with average ratings.

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Toyota

Predicted reliability (scored out of 100): 62
Country of origin: Japan

Toyota slips from second to third place due to issues with redesigned models, such as the Tacoma and Tundra. Still, many models continue to deliver well-above-average results, helping Toyota maintain its position as a top-tier brand.