You'd think that premium vehicles are more immune to reliability issues, right? Apparently not. According to JD Power's 2025 US Dependability Study, the problems owners experience with premium vehicles increased to the highest level since the survey's current format was established in 2022.Of the top five industry issues, four of those issues are related to the integration of mobile phones with in-car entertainment systems. Interestingly, problems with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were on the rise in 2025, while gas-powered vehicles saw a decline in problems in 2025. Overall, traditional gas-powered cars proved to be the most reliable powertrain option on the market.Here's a list of V8 powered SUVs, according to the rankings the brands scored in the 2025 JD Power Dependability Study.This list comprises 10 SUVs powered by V8 engines. The SUVs are listed according to the ranking the respective brands achieved in the 2025 JD Power Dependability Study. Ranking listed from position 10, to number 1. MSRP values exclude destination fees. Land Rover Defender Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 274 2025 Land_Rover Defender Octa front, three-quarterThe Land Rover Defender Octa V8 is, simply put, a magnificent beast. It is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that delivers 626 hp, and it will get you to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds. It thunders, blasts and roars, all at the same time.But, Land Rover also recorded an average of 274 problems per 100 vehicles. Only Volvo and Volkswagen fared worse. Chances are therefore pretty good that your magnificent Octa may eventually turn into a bit of a liability. Electronic and electrical issues seem to be a major issue, while customers also don't rate the Land Rover dealership experience very highly (according to a JD Power survey). Range Rover Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 274 2022 Land Rover Range Rover front, three-quarterAs beautiful and as sumptuously luxurious as the Range Rover may, it shares the same number of problems per 100 vehicles as the Land Rover Defender (274). For the record, the industry standard for all brands is 204 problems per 100 cars.Common issues in modern Range Rovers seem to revolve around electronic systems, with infotainment glitches sited as a major issue by Auto Service World. Other problem areas identified by Auto Service World include air suspension glitches, electronic sensor malfunctions (which can often result in an expensive SUV parked up next to the road), and keyless entry problems. As Auto Service World states, the modern Range Rover is the result when high-tech luxury meets reality. Buying a used one? Read this first. Audi RS Q8 Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 244 2025 Audi RS Q8 front quarter in redGerman car company Audi's RS Q8 is quite a way up the road from the Land Rover duo, recording 244 problems per 100 cars. That is still 40 problems beyond the industry standard, though. According to Servicemycar.com, problems mostly seem to revolve around electronic glitches, which can affect various systems, including glitchy infotainment systems and faulty sensors. A long-standing Audi issue, especially in high-performance RS models, is automatic gearbox gremlins.The four-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine has 631 hp in the game, and it can blast the big SUV to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. It is fast! And you can now pick up a used version at a steal. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 235 2025 Mercedes-AMG G63 front, three-quarterSUVs don't get much more Chuck Norris-y than the thunderous Mercedes-AMG G63. It is big, bold, loud and an extremely capable 4WD. Back in the 80s, Mercedes-Benz products were renowned for the quality of the build, the mechanics and the materials used throughout its vehicles. Following a slump in the 90s, quality dropped, along with quality perceptions of the brand.Cargarageexprt.com states that turbocharger maladies on the thundering four-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 engine are the most prevalent of the engine's potential problems. Electronic glitches are also noted. The Mercedes brand recorded a rather disappointing 235 problems per 100 vehicles in 2025. GMC Yukon Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 229 2025 GMC Yukon AT4 Ultimate, front, off-road trackBigger is better when it comes to the GMC Yukon. The large SUV is powered by a 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8, enabling the big GMC to get to 60 mph in around six seconds. GMC, as part of the General Motors empire, recorded 229 problems per 100 vehicles in the 2025 JD Power Vehicle Dependibility study.Common problems, according to the www.at4forum.com community, include electronic issues that seem to favor the infotainment system. Build quality issues also seem to regularly feature on forums, while some online commentators refer to the 10-speed automatic gearbox as a potential weak point. Here are all the Yukon generations, ranked according to their reliability. BMW X5 Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 198 2024 BMW X5 M Competition front, three-quarterThe BMW brand comes in under the industry standard with 198 problems recorded for every 100 vehicles. The BMW X5 is manufactured in the company's North Carolina manufacturing plant, the biggest BMW manufacturing facility in the world. BMW recently introduced artificial intelligence (AI) processes throughout its business, from development to quality control to the sales experience. This forms part of the company's drive towards the so-called BMW iFactory solution. As a result of AI-driven quality control systems, BMW's quality seems to have improved in recent years.The latest X5 SUV seems to suffer mostly from electronic and software issues, with infotainment, battery and sensor malfunctions. According to JD Power surveys, the X5 fares really well in most departments, but not so much so when it comes to resale values. A new BMW X5 is on the cards for 2026. Porsche Cayenne Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 182 2026 Porsche Cayenne GTS front, three-quarterPorsche, maker of some of the finest sports cars in the world, has been facing some tough trading conditions in recent times, taking its toll on profit margins. Thankfully for Porsche fans, the quality of the company's products has apparently not suffered. The Porsche brand recorded 182 problems per 100 vehicles in 2025, just seven points behind the industry leader and 22 points below the industry average.The Porsche Cayenne SUV remains a strong seller (80,886 global sales in 2025, according to Bestsellingcars.com), ending the year half-a-step behind the bestselling Macan compact SUV (84,328 units). The Porsche Cayenne S is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 468 hp, with the 60 mph sprint completed in less than five seconds. The Cayenne is now also available as a fully electric SUV. Chevrolet Suburban Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 178 2025 - 2026 Chevrolet Suburban front, three-quarterThe Chevrolet Suburban remains a strong seller in the large SUV segment, racking up nearly 60,000 sales in the USA in 2025 (as reported by Bestsellingcars.com). The big Suburban combines a range of powerful engines, including the option of two V8 gasoline ones, with acres of space, luxury, comfort, lots of value for money and plenty of vehicle dependability. The Chevrolet brand scored an impressive 178 problems reported per 100 vehicles in 2025, earning it a top rating here.The Chevrolet Suburban remains a great all-rounder in the large SUV segment. And with the option between two V8 gas engines, it ticks a lot of good old American boxes. It also happens to be the longest running automotive nameplate in auto history, spanning no less than 12 generations. Chevrolet Tahoe Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 178 2025 - 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe front, three-quarterLike its bigger brother, the Suburban, the Chevrolet Tahoe offers plenty of SUV for your money. Owners can also choose between two shades of V8: the "entry-level" 355-hp 5.3-liter V8, or the 420-hp 6.2-liter V8.Chevrolet sold almost 115,000 Tahoe SUVs in 2025 in the USA (as reported by Bestsellingcars.com). It was also ranked as the best large SUV in the 2025 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, with Chevrolet also recording a highly commendable 178 problems per 100 cars. If you are in the market for a large SUV powered by a V8 gasoline engine that also won't break the bank, the Chevrolet Tahoe, now in its fifth generation, should be on your shopping list. Period. Cadillac Escalade-V Problems Per 100 Vehicles: 175 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V front, three-quarterThe Cadillac brand ranked second overall of all car brands in the 2025 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study, finishing 29 points behind Lexus, the industry leader (recording 169 problems per 100 cars, but with no V8-powered SUV in the game). And here's some more great news: The Escalade-V, powered by a supercharged V8 engine, does not only represent the top-ranked car company with a V8 SUV in its inventory, it is also the most powerful SUV on this list.The Cadillac Escalade-V has 682 hp and 653 lb-ft of torque in the game, and the huge SUV will sprint to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Yeehah! And it's even dependable too.