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Most Reliable Sedans for 2026

19 vehicles with RepairPal reliability ratings of 4.0 or higher for 2026. The 2026 Honda Accord appears first with a 4.5 out of 5.0 rating. It also earned a 5-star NHTSA safety rating. Prices start at $22,290.

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2026 Honda Accord

4.5 / 5.0 RepairPal reliability rating

$28,395 starting MSRP, 5-star safety

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: Sedan; RepairPal reliability rating: 4 or higher. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

$22k–$98kPrice Range
7Brands
115-Star Rated
$1,150Lowest Fuel Cost

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

19 vehicles

Common Questions

What is the most reliable sedan for 2026?

The 2026 Honda Accord has the highest RepairPal reliability rating at 4.5 out of 5.0 among 19 sedans for 2026. RepairPal ratings are based on repair frequency, severity, and cost data from thousands of repair shops.

How is car reliability measured?

This list uses RepairPal reliability ratings, which score vehicles from 1.0 to 5.0 based on repair frequency, severity, and average annual repair cost. A rating of 4.0 or higher indicates above-average reliability. All vehicles on this list scored 4.0 or higher.

Which brands have sedans on this list?

7 brands are represented: Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Nissan, Toyota. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.