Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.The midsize sedan field has thinned out, but the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, and Hyundai Sonata have survived by being genuinely dependable cars. All three earn strong reliability marks, which makes choosing between them a matter of small margins rather than obvious gaps, and the Camry's fearsome reputation makes the result more surprising than you might expect.2026 Honda Accord HybridHondaReliability ratings, breakdown frequency, repair costs, and warranty coverage all shape how dependable one of these sedans really is. Here is how the Camry, Accord, and Sonata compare, and which one is the most reliable.Specs and pricingSpecificationToyota CamryHonda AccordHyundai SonataReliability standingNear the top of the classTop of the midsize classSolid, mid-packAverage annual repair costAbout $388About $400About $458PowertrainHybrid onlyGas or hybridGas or hybridPowertrain warranty5 yr / 60,000 mi5 yr / 60,000 mi10 yr / 100,000 miResale valueStrongStrongAverageStarting priceAbout $30,000About $29,000About $28,000An Honda Accord and a Toyota Camry are separated by only a whisker on reliability, which is exactly what makes this comparison interesting.2026 Hyundai SonataHyundaiHow reliable is the Honda Accord?The Accord tops the class for dependability. Honda's midsize sedan earns the highest reliability rating of this trio, sitting at the very top of the crowded midsize segment, thanks to the lowest breakdown frequency and among the least severe repairs in its class.2026 Honda Accord SEHondaIts proven turbocharged and hybrid powertrains have strong track records, and it scores well on projected long-term quality and resale value too. Repair costs are reasonable at around $400 a year. It is not perfect, and it does not have the single lowest repair bill here, but on demonstrated, data-backed reliability, the Accord is the strongest of the three.2026 Honda AccordHondaAdvertisementAdvertisementHow reliable is the Toyota Camry?The Camry is a whisker behind, with a trump card of its own. Toyota's sedan ranks just below the Accord on overall reliability scores, but it is the cheapest of the three to keep running, averaging roughly $388 a year in repairs, and it carries Toyota's legendary reputation for high-mileage longevity, the kind that routinely sees these cars sail past 200,000 miles.2026 Toyota Camry NightshadeToyotaNow hybrid-only, the current Camry has drawn a couple of recalls since its recent redesign, which is worth noting, but its fundamental dependability and class-leading resale value remain elite. For low running costs and go-the-distance durability, it is every bit the Accord's equal.2026 Toyota Camry XSEToyotaHow reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?The Sonata is dependable, with the best safety net. Hyundai's sedan posts a solid reliability rating, landing mid-pack in a strong segment, so it is a genuinely trustworthy car, just not quite at the level of the two Japanese rivals. Its repair costs are the highest of the trio at around $458 a year, and its resale value is only average.2026 Hyundai Sonata HybridHyundaiWhat sets it apart is warranty coverage, as Hyundai backs the Sonata with an industry-leading 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, far longer than the 5-year coverage from Toyota and Honda, which offers real peace of mind. It is the coverage-and-value pick, if not the outright reliability champion.2026 Hyundai Sonata HybridHyundaiAdvertisementAdvertisementSo which one is the most reliable?The Honda Accord is the most reliable, though only just. It holds the highest reliability rating of the three, sitting at the top of the midsize class, with the lowest breakdown frequency and strong marks for long-term quality and resale, giving it the most complete, data-backed dependability case. For demonstrated reliability, it is the pick.The Toyota Camry is a genuinely close second, and arguably the better choice for buyers who prize the lowest repair costs and Toyota's unmatched high-mileage longevity, since the margin between it and the Accord is thin. The Hyundai Sonata places third, a dependable car held back only by higher repair costs and average resale, though its 10-year powertrain warranty is the best in the group. For the most reliable midsize sedan, though, the Accord wins.This story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 9, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.