The 10 most problem-free cars, according to Consumer Reports

Some cars reach 200,000 miles through luck or expensive maintenance. Others get there because they were built right. The difference usually comes down to brand, powertrain design, and how a vehicle holds up over years of daily use. As repair costs rise and buyers hold vehicles longer, the value of a trouble-free model has never been clearer.

Consumer Reports surveyed members to find the vehicles that most often reach 200,000 miles and ranked them here.

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A road-test score of 88 puts the 2026 Honda $HMC CR-V near the top of Consumer Reports' compact SUV rankings, starting at $30,920. CR's testing found ride comfort has improved and controls are easier to use, though fuel economy has slipped to 26 mpg overall as the SUV grew larger and heavier. According to CR, responsive steering and well-controlled body roll make the CR-V feel capable and secure through curves. CR also noted a 2-mph improvement through its accident-avoidance test compared with the outgoing version, calling it a significant achievement.

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Priced from $29,300, the 2026 Toyota $TM Camry tops Consumer Reports' midsized sedan rankings with an overall score of 88 and a road-test score of 89. Available only as a hybrid, the Camry's 2.5-liter four-cylinder and electric drive produce 225 horsepower and achieved 48 mpg overall in CR's testing. CR notes the powertrain operates so seamlessly that most owners are unlikely to notice they're driving a hybrid unless they track fuel spending. One CR tester called it "a comfortable, economical, and even pretty fun-to-drive sedan."

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At 51 mpg overall in Consumer Reports' tests of the all-wheel-drive XLE trim, the 2026 Toyota $TM Prius starts at $28,550 and posts the strongest fuel-economy figure on this list. CR finds the redesigned Prius dramatically quicker than its predecessor, running 0 to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, a two-and-a-half-second improvement over the previous generation. CR notes the ride has a firmer edge than before, owing in part to the standard 19-inch tires on higher trims, and outward visibility has been compromised by the low-slung redesign. Still, CR praises the Prius for its nimble handling and the electric drive's quiet, frugal performance at urban speeds.

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Starting at $45,870, the 2026 Toyota $TM Highlander earns a road-test score of 84 and an overall score of 80 in Consumer Reports' testing of midsized three-row SUVs. CR says the 265-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder supplies plenty of low- and mid-range power, though fuel economy holds steady at 22 mpg overall, matching the previous V6. Consumer Reports describes the front seats as comfortable for many body types and the second-row seat as spacious with generous legroom, though the third row is low, firm, and small relative to rivals. CR also notes that blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning are now standard across the lineup.

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The 2026 Honda $HMC Accord earns a road-test score of 82 in Consumer Reports' evaluation and starts at $28,395, making it the most affordable car on this list. CR says the Accord is roomy and fuel-efficient, with the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder achieving 32 mpg overall and a 0-to-60 time of eight seconds flat. Consumer Reports praises the Accord's finely weighted steering and minimal body roll through corners, with CR's track testing recording an impressive 55.5 mph through the accident-avoidance maneuver. According to CR, the Accord's history of solid reliability adds further long-term appeal to an already well-rounded package.

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Consumer Reports rates the 2026 Toyota $TM Tacoma four out of five for reliability, and it starts at $32,445 as the only midsized pickup truck on this list available with a hybrid powertrain. CR's road test found the 278-horsepower, 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder reaches 60 mph about a half-second quicker than the outgoing V6, achieving 20 mpg overall. Consumer Reports notes the ride remains stiff and choppy on most trims, with the truck jiggling and bucking at every pavement flaw, though the available adaptive suspension on the Limited trim delivers a decidedly smoother result. CR also highlights a notable improvement in braking, with the Tacoma stopping in 136 feet from 60 mph, 10 feet shorter than the previous model.

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At $41,260 to start, the 2026 Toyota $TM Tundra earns praise from Consumer Reports for its powertrain, which CR calls silky-smooth. The 389-horsepower, 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 produces 479 pound-feet of torque, and its 10-speed automatic shifts more imperceptibly than many luxury cars, CR notes. CR's testing clocked a 0-to-60 time of 6.5 seconds, and tow ratings reach 12,400 pounds for the hybrid iForce Max configuration. Consumer Reports says the Tundra is powerful and capable but has not made significant gains on its rivals in handling or fuel efficiency.

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Toyota $TM's 2025 RAV4 starts at $29,800 and earns a road-test score of 76 with a reliability rating of four out of five in Consumer Reports' evaluations of compact SUVs. CR's testing recorded 27 mpg overall for the all-wheel-drive model and a 0-to-60 time of 8.3 seconds, making the RAV4 one of the quicker entries in its class. Consumer Reports notes the engine noise is a weakness, with an irritating drone under load, but the hybrid version resolves that issue and achieves 37 mpg without the unpleasant sound. CR says handling and steering response have improved in the redesign, making the RAV4 more agile, though the ride is tauter and jumpier than in earlier generations.

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No model on this list scores higher for reliability than the 2026 Toyota $TM 4Runner, which earns five out of five from Consumer Reports starting at $42,070. CR's testers found the new turbocharged four-cylinder and eight-speed automatic make for a crude powertrain, with elevated noise and rough shifts that represent a step backward in refinement even from the outgoing model. Consumer Reports notes the 4Runner still outscores its two most direct off-road rivals, the Ford $F Bronco and Jeep Wrangler. CR calls the controls easy to use and the front seats comfortable, making the 4Runner a durable choice for buyers who value ruggedness over road manners.

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Of the 10 models on this list, the 2026 Ford $F F-150 is the only vehicle not from Toyota $TM or Honda $HMC, starting at $37,290 and earning a recommended designation from Consumer Reports with a road-test score of 75. CR's testing found the 325-horsepower, 2.7-liter EcoBoost turbocharged V6 reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds and achieves 19 mpg overall. Consumer Reports describes the crew cab interior as rivaling luxury cars in quietness and praises the Sync 4 infotainment system as a model of user-friendliness. CR notes the ride is still less plush than the Ram 1500, but the F-150 proved very secure when pushed to its limits during on-track testing.