by Due to the constant increase in demand for crossovers of all types and kinds, more and more people are interested in the question of which crossovers are the most troublesome and which SUV class cars, on the contrary, will delight with their durability over the years. Moreover, this is equally relevant for both new and used cars. 
There are many reliability ratings for crossovers from various institutes and publications. This is what confuses – sometimes opinions differ. We have studied almost all possible lists and tried to create the most objective rating based on data from different sources.
Let’s start with new cars, which are no more than 1-2 years old, because even in the first year of operation, some cars “fall apart”. 
Based on both owner reviews and expert assessments around the world, the reliability rating of crossovers in recent years looks like this:
The most reliable new crossovers
- Toyota RAV4
- Lexus RX
- Honda CR-V
- Mercedes GLE
- Audi Q7
- Acura MDX
- Hyundai Santa Fe
- BMW X3
- Kia Sportage
- Infiniti QX50
- Subaru Forester
- Mazda CX-5
- Hyundai Tucson
Speaking of SUV-class cars that face problems in the first year after purchase, based on data from American JD Power and NHTSA, as well as British publications What Car and Auto Express, and German TUV, the picture is as follows:
The most troublesome crossovers
- Alfa Romeo Stelvio
- Mercedes-Benz GLC
- Jaguar F-Pace
- Tesla Model X
- Land Rover Range Rover
- Land Rover Discovery
- Volvo XC90
- Ford Explorer
- Subaru XV
- Mazda CX-9
- Fiat 500X
- Citroen C4 Cactus
- Peugeot 2008
When it comes to the rating of budget crossovers, among the fresh models “for the people,” we would like to highlight those cars that cause the least problems in the first 1-2 years of operation:
- Hyundai Tucson
- Volkswagen Tiguan
- SEAT Ateca
- Renault Duster
- Kia Sportage
- Renault Captur
- Nissan Qashqai
- SEAT Ateca
And finally, about which crossovers are the most reliable in the secondary market. Here we made a selection depending on the age.
The most reliable used crossovers
4-7-year-old cars
- Honda CR-V
- Audi Q5
- Toyota RAV4
- BMW X1
- Mercedes GLE (ML)
- Mazda CX-5
- Volkswagen Touareg
- Mitsubishi ASX
- Volvo XC60
- Kia Sportage
- Lexus RX
- Hyundai Tucson
There are SUVs and crossovers that are as reliable as an AK-47, and are capable of serving faithfully for 10 or even 15 years, while causing minimal problems for their owners. Of course, if they are properly maintained, instead of waiting until the oil turns black and the belts break.
Among these cars, there are models that are very popular with us.
Reliability rating of crossovers over 10 years old
- Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
- Toyota FJ Cruiser
- Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
- Honda CR-V
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- VW Tiguan
- Toyota RAV4
- Honda Pilot
- Toyota Highlander
- Volvo XC90 I
- Subaru Forester
- Acura MDX
In conclusion, we note that regardless of what kind of car you have, if you take care of it, rather than using it as a wagon, it will last longer. After all, if it moves, it’s alive, and if it’s alive, it can feel care)
