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An important consideration when buying a used car is reliability. It’s ideal to have a used car that can give you years of hassle-free service, while providing the peace of mind that it won’t leave you stranded after breaking down. Also, the more reliable the car, the less that you’ll have to pay for repairs. Here are the most reliable used cars to buy in 2022, according to U.S. News & World Report. 

What are the most reliable used cars to buy in 2022?

Front angle view of silver 2017 Lexus ES, the U.S. News most reliable used car to buy in 2022
2017 Lexus ES | Lexus

U.S. News compiled a list of the 19 most reliable used cars to buy in 2022. The publication based these rankings on predicted reliability scores from J.D. Power. It broke ties for the reliability ratings by using the U.S. News overall score for the cars. The price information for the cars is from TrueCar. 

Here are the most reliable used cars to buy:

  1. 2017 Lexus ES ($29,336 – $29,336): Predicted reliability score: 96
  2. 2017 Lexus ES Hybrid ($30,211 – $30,211): Predicted reliability score: 96
  3. 2018 Porsche 911 ($94,781 – $180,517): Predicted reliability score: 94
  4. 2020 Chevrolet Sonic ($16,720 – $21,520): Predicted reliability score: 93
  5. 2019 Genesis G70 ($33,648 – $43,471): Predicted reliability score: 91
  6. 2018 Nissan Maxima ($26,596 – $31,933): Predicted reliability score: 91
  7. 2019 Kia Rio ($16,387 – $18,267): Predicted reliability score: 91
  8. 2019 Kia Sportage ($23,420 – $30,713): Predicted reliability score: 91
  9. 2017 Buick Regal ($19,770 – $25,502): Predicted reliability score: 91
  10. 2020 Nissan Armada ($45,745 – $63,695): Predicted reliability score: 91
  11. 2020 Kia Forte ($19,743 – $24,628): Predicted reliability score: 90
  12. 2019 Kia Soul ($18,425 – $26,302): Predicted reliability score: 90
  13. 2018 Genesis G90 ($43,462 – $46,259): Predicted reliability score: 90
  14. 2017 BMW 7 Series ($27,242 – $55,057): Predicted reliability score: 90
  15. 2017 BMW 3 Series ($22,245 – $55,944): Predicted reliability score: 90
  16. 2018 Hyundai Tucson ($21,850 – $28,806): Predicted reliability score: 90
  17. 2020 Hyundai Accent ($17,751 – $20,757): Predicted reliability score: 90
  18. 2017 Nissan Leaf ($15,962 – $18,218): Predicted reliability score: 90
  19. 2020 BMW X6 ($106,529 – $126,742): Predicted reliability score: 90

2017 Lexus ES is the most reliable used car to buy in 2022

The 2017 Lexus ES takes the top spot as the most reliable used car to buy in 2022. It has a J.D. Power predicted reliability rating of 96 and edged out the hybrid version, which earned the 2nd place spot on the list. 

In addition to taking the prize as the most reliable used car, the 2017 Lexus ES achieved the top spot on the U.S. News 2017 luxury midsize car ranking. It also won the U.S. News 2017 Best Luxury Midsize Car for the Money award. Along with being a very reliable car, highlights of the 2017 Lexus ES include a luxurious and well-crafted cabin and advanced safety and driving assistance technologies.

2019 Kia Sportage is the most reliable used SUV to buy in 2022

The 2019 Kia Sportage takes the top spot as the most reliable used SUV to buy in 2022. It earned a J.D. Power predicted reliability rating of 91. Also, the 2019 Kia Sportage fared well for other automotive rankings from U.S. News, including the top spot for the 2019 affordable compact SUV ranking and a finalist for the 2019 Best Compact SUV for the Money award.

Give yourself the reassurance of reliability when buying a used car. A car is a significant investment, so get one that can last for many miles and years.

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With seven years of experience writing in the automotive industry prior to joining MotorBiscuit in 2021, Mark’s work can be found on dealership websites across North America. A Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison sent Mark into the wilderness for environmental studies. Here, he discovered a passion for driving off-road trucks and SUVs off the beaten path.

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