If you’re in the market for a new car, you might be interested in Consumer Reports latest annual new car reliability survey. Most of the results aren’t surprising if you ask me – Japanese cars still rule the roost.. although there are more American made cars climbing up the reliability ladder. Here’s the breakdown for most reliable and least reliable as listed at CNN.com:

Small Car:

  • Most reliable – Honda Fit
  • Lease reliable – Chevrolet Cobalt

Family Car:

  • Most reliable – Honda Accord Hybrid
  • Least reliable – Volkswagon Passat (4 cyl)

Upscale/Large:

  • Most reliable – Lexus ES350
  • Least reliable – Jaguar X-type

Luxury Car:

  • Most reliable – 2006 Lexus LS
  • Least reliable – Cadilac STS (V8)

Sport/Sporty:

  • Most reliable – Lexus SC
  • Least reliable – Pontiac Solstice

Wagon/Minivan:

  • Most reliable – Pontiac Vine
  • Least reliable – Scion xB

Small SUV:

  • Most reliable – Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • Least reliable – Kia Sportage

Midsized SUV:

  • Most reliable – Toyota Highlander Hybrid
  • Least reliable – Mercedez Benz M Class

Large SUVs:

  • Most reliable – Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Least reliable – Nissan Armada

Pickups:

  • Most reliable – Subaru Baja
  • Least reliable – Nissan Titan

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