9. HyundaiBased in South Korea where it was founded in 1967, Hyundai is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. Its parent company is also the single biggest shareholder of Kia, and owns the luxury car brand Genesis. Both of those brands are also considered among the most reliable cars, and Hyundai's influence is a big factor. The company has developed a strong reputation for well-built cars that won't break down often, and cost relatively little to repair when they do.Both the Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai Santa Fe have ranked highly in the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, with the survey suggesting that these cars are some of the most reliable in their respective categories. The brand itself ranks eighth in the same report, with just 170 problems per 100 cars — a number far lower than the average of 186 and around the same level as Toyota and Nissan. Other models such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Tuscon also score impressively on reliability tables.Perhaps the biggest indicator that Hyundai is a reliable brand is the fact that it offers such an extensive manufacturer's warranty. Customers get a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, which is far higher than most other major brands and should mean that customers won't face expensive engine repair costs during the lifetime of the car.Hyundai takes the ninth spot on our list with a reliability score of 56/100 in Consumer Reports' survey.8. KiaContinuing the trend of Asian car brands leading the way in terms of reliability is Korean manufacturer Kia. Established in 1944, it was initially a manufacturer of steel parts and bicycles before moving into the motoring sector. Over the years, it has faced numerous struggles and was at one point forced to stop the production of cars completely following the rise of dictator Chun Doo-hwan. In 1997, Kia was rescued by Hyundai — which is now Kia's largest shareholder — after suffering financial problems.It is this connection to Hyundai, as well as the company's own philosophy to put customers first and provide only the very best in terms of quality and service, that has made Kia such a dependable brand for so many people. The two companies share resources and own their own foundry, giving it total control of the metal casting used to make most of its cars. This has led to vehicles that are able to last years without any major problems, and frequently rank near the top when it comes to customer feedback and reliability surveys.Kia models came out on top in a number of categories of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study, which takes into account the number of reports customers file about their cars. Kia has regularly featured in the top three, but jumped to first place overall in 2022. The Kia Forte was ranked first in the compact car category, while the Kia Optima and Kia Sportage led the way in both the midsize and compact SUV categories.Kia edges ahead of parent company Hyundai in our rankings with a reliability score of 61/100 in Consumer Reports survey.7. MazdaAlthough the company had its beginnings in Japan during the early 1920s, Mazda as we know it today didn't emerge until after the Second World War. Slowly moving from the cork-manufacturing industry to the automobile industry, Mazda is now a major force in the motoring world not only in Japan but across the globe. Throughout its recent history, the group has established a reputation not only for reliability but also for innovation and sporting excellence, making the fact that its cars are so dependable even more impressive.This notion is backed up by the fact that Consumer Reports named Mazda as the brand with the highest reliability in 2022, with the results putting it ahead of both Lexus and Toyota. The CX-5 scored particularly well as a trustworthy and well-built vehicle, a reputation it has maintained since its introduction in 2013. Other reports suggest that Mazda's vehicles require some of the least amount of time off the road for repairs, while the typical spend on fixing problems is also very low compared to other brands.The 2023 version of the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study revealed that Mazda is well below average in terms of reliability, with just 174 problems reported per 100 cars. The Mazda MX-5 Miata was named as the J.D. Power dependability award winner as the best compact sporty car in 2022, beating out the likes of the Mini Cooper and the Hyundai Veloster.Mazda places seventh in the rankings with a customer satisfaction score of 67/100.6. SubaruAlthough it isn't quite as respected in terms of reliability as some other Japanese motoring companies, Subaru still beats out the vast majority of manufacturers. While the company was initially founded early in the 20th century, it didn't start producing cars until the 1950s. Finding success with its vehicles, Subaru quickly concentrated on this new business and innovated with four-wheel drive vehicles. Demonstrating the rugged and durable nature of its cars, Subaru has had plenty of success in the World Rally Championship.The last two years have seen Subaru take something of a hit in its reliability rankings, at least with the J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study. Yet, despite dropping down, it still performs better than many of its competitors and will likely see an improvement in the future. Meanwhile, Consumer Reports ranked the brand as reliable, confirming that Subaru performs well in reliability surveys.In particular, the Subaru Impreza has remained one of the most dependable vehicles in the brand's catalog, with the Outback and Forester models also scoring highly in surveys. Repairpal.com also rates the brand as above average in reliability, with a low chance of a car needing a severe repair each year.With a score of 69/100 Japanese manufacturer Subaru just misses out on joint fourth and instead places sixth in Consumer Reports' rankings and on our list.