Private passenger auto has certainly gone through some major changes in the last few years. The rapid development of autonomous vehicles, ever-evolving technology additions, and improvements to safety have upped the game. Driving may look different in 2021 compared to a decade or two ago, but underneath all the new bells and whistles of the new makes and models, many of the most popular vehicles among car shoppers have stayed the same. Consumers love a trusted brand or a familiar favorite. But with so many changes to new cars in recent years, changes in reliability ratings is something to watch. With 2021 models rolling out, a new analysis identifies the most and least reliable vehicles in the year ahead. Consumer Reports' rankings of 2021 model-year reliability are based on an assessment of recent vehicle performance data reported by more than 300,000 car owners. The fewer problems reported in the last 12 months for vehicles from the last three model years, the better the score. Consumer Reports' annual auto reliability ranking for 2021 saw some familiar names on its 'most reliable vehicles' list, but the number one spot has a new occupant for the first time. In the slideshow above, discover which vehicles made the ranks on Consumer Reports' list of the 10 most reliable car models of 2021. Related:

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