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While many Toyota’s have a reputation for reliability, these four cars stand out in an already loaded deck. The CarBuzz website used a combination of J.D. Power’s Quality & Reliability ratings, NHTSA’s recalls and complaints data, and sales data to rank the most reliable cars from Toyota. What’s intriguing about this list is how highly the “non-Toyota” powertrains ranked. I’m talking about the Supra with its BMW engine and the Subaru-based GR86. Here are the full rankings.

  1. Toyota Camry
  2. Toyota Corolla
  3. Toyota GR86
  4. Toyota GR Supra
  5. Toyota Prius
  6. Toyota Crown
  7. Toyota Mirai
  8. Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Camry is a perennial favorite. Relatively few mechanical problems make the cost of owning and driving this already efficient sedan even lower. J.D. Power gave the mode a Quality and Reliability Rating of 88. It currently has 13 recalls, across various model years. The NHTSA only receives 0.55 complaints per every 1,000 Camry cars on the road. Toyota redesigned the Camry for 2025 with an emphasis on its optional hybrid powertrains and many reviewers love it. It starts at $28,400.

The slightly smaller Corolla offers even better MPG than the Camry. It earned a J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating of 76. The model currently has eight open recalls. The NHTSA receives 0.23 complaints for every 1,000 Corolla’s on the road. Toyota has been building the Corolla’s 12th generation since 2018. The hatchback version starts at $23,505 and the sedan has an MSRP of $22,050. The hybrid version starts at $23,500. Note that these reliability numbers are for both standard and hybrid variations.

The black interior of a 2025 Toyota Camry sedan
2025 Toyota Camry SE | Toyota

Here’s where the list get interesting. The rear-wheel-drive GR86 sports car is based on the Subaru BRZ. Instead of Toyota’s standard I4 and I3 engines, it has a 2.4-liter horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, which is common in Subarus and not exactly known for reliability. The coupe makes 228 horsepower and offers a manual, making it fun to drive. But according to the numbers, it is also reliable. J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating is 76, NHTSA complaints are 0.72/1,000 cars on the road, and it only has one open recall. The GR86 currently starts at $29,300.

Finally, fourth place goes to the GR Supra. To revive this beloved nameplate with a more powerful front-engine, RWD coupe than the GR86, Toyota turned to BMW for an I6 engine. This BMW powerplant (a company known for speed, not necessarily reliability) beats out the Toyota Prius in its reliability ranking. The Supra’s J.D. Power Quality and Reliability Rating is 63, it currently has 9 open recalls, and the NHTSA has logged 1.15 complaints for every 1,000 vehicles on the road. The GR Supra starts at $46,440. Its price is going to jump $10k for 2025.

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Henry Cesari

Henry Cesari joined MotorBiscuit in 2021 and brings his deep interest in vintage cars, trucks, and motorcycles to the site. Having restored his first classic car at just 16 years old, Henry has wrenched on everything from overland campers to Japanese motorcycles and even pre-war Bugattis. Henry is also an avid attendee at local car shows and genuinely enjoys connecting with fellow auto enthusiasts.

Henry earned a Bachelor’s in Anthropology and English from the University of Vermont. He has since incorporated his love of the written word with his admiration of classic cars. While Henry is interested in vintage cars, he believes the golden age of cars is yet to come. He is confident journalists will play an important role in this revolution by exposing the industry as it is now and envisioning its possible future.