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Most Reliable SUVs for 2026

61 vehicles with RepairPal reliability ratings of 4.0 or higher for 2026. The 2026 Honda CR-V appears first with a 4.5 out of 5.0 rating. It also earned a 5-star NHTSA safety rating. Prices start at $22,430.

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2026 Honda CR-V

4.5 / 5.0 RepairPal reliability rating

$30,920 starting MSRP, 5-star safety

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How this list is generated

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

$22k–$107kPrice Range
10Brands
355-Star Rated
$650Lowest Fuel Cost

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

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

61 vehicles

Common Questions

What is the most reliable SUV for 2026?

The 2026 Honda CR-V has the highest RepairPal reliability rating at 4.5 out of 5.0 among 61 SUVs 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 SUVs on this list?

10 brands are represented: Acura, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lexus, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and 2 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.