Top 10 Most Reliable Foreign Car Brands of 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 23 2025
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Source: Yahoo Finance
Reliability Rankings: In 2025, Consumer Reports identified the top 10 most reliable car brands, all of which are foreign, with Asian automakers dominating the list.
Top Brands: Subaru ranks first with a reliability score of 68, followed by Lexus (65), Toyota (62), Honda (59), and Acura and Mazda (both 55).
European Brands: Audi and BMW represent European manufacturers in the top ten, scoring 54 and 53 respectively, while U.S. automakers lag behind with an average score of 38.
Emerging Competitors: Kia and Hyundai from South Korea round out the list, with Kia's Sorento Hybrid being noted as the most reliable three-row SUV.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
