Toyota tops UK reliability rankings in Warranty Solutions Group report

Toyota has been named the most reliable car manufacturer in the UK, according to data from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG), based on 12,000 car repair claims processed between 1st March 2024 and 28th February 2025.

The study, which excluded models with fewer than 1,000 sales across WSG’s dealer network during the same period, ranked 22 volume manufacturers on claim frequency and average repair cost.

Toyota led the rankings with a claim rate of just 5.58%, the lowest in the study, and the lowest average repair cost at £419.24.

The top three repair issues for Toyota were alternators, averaging £355.26, starter motors and solenoids (£304.45), and concentric slave cylinders (£483.19).

The brand remains a popular choice for fleet operators and taxi drivers, who rely on low running costs and reliability in high-mileage environments.

Honda ranked second, with a claim rate of 8.85%. Its most frequent issues included ABS wheel speed sensors (£196.13), batteries (£210.34), and air conditioning condensers (£651.47).

Honda’s VTEC engines and straightforward engineering were noted as contributing factors to the brand’s strong performance, with many vehicles exceeding 100,000 miles without major repairs.

Mazda secured third place with a claim rate of 11.47%. Common issues included batteries (£234.82), alternators (£493.30), and turbochargers (£1,066.67).