10 most reliable SUVs

This is the most compact jeep with a frame structure. Due to its size, light weight and strength, it has amazing cross-country ability. The reliability of the main units and assemblies is beyond doubt, like any other equipment from Japan. Inexpensive scheduled maintenance and refueling (consumption is also pleasing - 8 l / 100 km goes along the highway) make up the bulk of the cost of maintaining an SUV. Everything, of course, depends on the nature of the operation, and this statement applies to machines whose owners perform the necessary work in a timely manner.

In the secondary automotive market in Russia, a 2008 Suzuki Jimny in good condition costs about 500 thousand rubles. This price indicates a sufficient margin of safety. This car is slow-moving, and it is almost impossible to break the speed limit on the highway. Light weight and frame-based bridge suspension are the reason for high wear resistance. The maximum that the owner has to change in the first ten years of operation is wheel bearings on the rear axle. The best confirmation of reliability is the presence on the roads of small Suzuki Jimny jeeps with an age of more than 20 years.

The new Sportage SUV is larger and more comfortable than its predecessors, while retaining the already existing positive characteristics.In the world (especially in the European market and in Russia), KIA Sportage is at the peak of popularity due to the best pricing policy and excellent quality that satisfies even the most demanding customers. Thus, the 2016 model became the leader in testing the reliability of continuous operation (100,000 km), which was conducted by Auto Bild magazine, a German authoritative publication. All that is required from the owner is timely maintenance and accuracy on the road. The car had no flaws, "hereditary diseases" and other weaknesses. Well, the factory warranty of 150 thousand km only confirms these observations.

In the secondary market, both ten-year-old models and more “adult” models may be of interest - in the first generation, the KIA Sportage was a frame SUV. The price for such a model (issue of 2005) is within 500 thousand rubles, which is not so much for a strong jeep. Relatively inexpensive Korean components are distinguished by a large margin of safety, so that the owner of even an older Sportage will never become the most frequent customer at the service station.

This one of the most inexpensive frame platform jeeps to maintain is known in the world of motorists for its reliability and unpretentiousness. In order to enjoy these qualities for a long time, and even the comfort and cross-country ability of an SUV, the owner should take care of the timely replacement of consumables and components in accordance with the maintenance schedule. As such, the shortcomings that previously manifested themselves during operation were eliminated in the new model.

Those who bought cars in the secondary market often complain about various breakdowns, significant and not so much. At the same time, the first owners of exactly the same SUVs with approximately the same mileage do not have anything similar and close - oil, candles and filter elements make up the bulk of the cost of maintaining the Pathfinder. In Russia, there can be diametrically opposed operating conditions even within the same locality, so a successful purchase of a jeep in the secondary market is associated with a high degree of risk and largely depends on the decency of the seller.

An excellent SUV, the reliability of which few will decide to challenge. This model has been on the market for a long time, and managed to gain popularity among motorists from around the world, including Russia. Sometimes there is one drawback in a jeep - the steering rack makes itself felt even under warranty. Not all machines have such a failure, and some owners even share their experience - it is necessary to monitor the anthers on this mechanism. Otherwise, it is enough for the owner to carry out routine replacements in a timely manner and control the quality of consumables in order to ensure the performance of the SUV for a long time.

Not everyone can afford to become the owner of the leader of our rating. The secondary market looks more dynamic, and the presence of inexpensive offers will interest lovers of this brand. Already for 600-700 thousand rubles, you can become the new owner of a 10-year-old SUV with a frame body structure and still a large margin of safety. At the same time, the mileage rarely exceeds 180,000 km, and the critical degree of wear of expensive components is still far ahead.To understand how reliable and durable the EXPLORER is, it is enough to know the fact that some owners changed the clutch with a mileage of 300 thousand km.

Our rating would not be complete without the legendary representative of the domestic automotive industry. The reliability of the Soviet off-road vehicle has been recognized all over the world and is practically beyond doubt. A lot in this car depends on the components for repair. But even with inexpensive spare parts, the jeep is much more enduring than the classic VAZ models. In Russia, the car is still popular, and its reliability is evidenced by the fact that on the roads you can often meet specimens with an age of 30-40 years.

The secondary market is rich in offers for this model, so there is plenty to choose from. The best option is to buy a car no older than 10 years. Such cars do not yet have critical problems with the body, but they cost, on average, in the range of 150-200 thousand. Operation with timely maintenance is absolutely not burdensome. The stories that old cars do not “get off” from the service station lifts are spread by the owners who repair the Niva only when a unit finally fails. The only thing the car really lacks is a rigid body frame structure.

A reliable SUV with a comfortable interior and high cross-country ability is underestimated by motorists in Russia. Many potential owners are scared away by the high cost of servicing an American jeep - consumables are more expensive, fuel "eats with great appetite", etc. However, it has the most durable design, and the available cross-country performance and engine power are worth the money. By the way, many models were equipped with Mercedes diesel engines, so there are even fewer complaints about such Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The only thing that can cause disappointment is the air suspension. On our roads, she has to work hard, and it turns out that she is not as reliable as we would like, but many owners are simply not ready to give up the level of comfort in favor of practicality. With a traditional suspension design, this problem does not arise. In the secondary market, these 2008 SUVs are offered in a price range from 600 thousand to a million rubles. The main thing is to find a seller who did not ignore the service work and treated the car with care.

A worthy place in our ranking is occupied by the Japanese car Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The reliability of this SUV is recognized all over the world. In Russia, for some reason (a more affordable price), this particular model has gained wide popularity. Providing a decent level of comfort, an all-wheel drive jeep is unpretentious in maintenance, and the suspension units, gearbox and engine are highly wear resistant.Gives reliability and frame structure, which allows you to save the geometry of the body under extreme loads.

A decent margin of safety made this car an attractive asset in the secondary market. So, a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport model aged 10 years costs about 700,000 rubles. Machine made in 2000 will cost the new owner already 400-500 thousand. Considering that in those years, cars of this brand were equipped with millionaire engines, it is possible to choose a relatively inexpensive option that will allow you to enjoy operation rather than repair.

The favorite SUV of American presidents, the standard version of the Cadillac Escalade is unpretentious in operation, easy to maintain and boasts high reliability of absolutely all components and systems, including the car's electrical wiring. One of the few cars in the world that goes no matter what. With timely maintenance, the SUV will delight the owner with its reliability.

The 2008 model will cost the new owner only 800-900 thousand. At the same time, a car with the age of 17 years in the Russian markets will cost about 450,000 rubles - the price is quite inexpensive for such a car and suggests that the car's resource has already been pretty spent.If the frame jeep was operated carefully, then ten years for the Cadillac is not a period - its components, and especially the engine, are distinguished by a high margin of safety. Otherwise, the new owner will have to pay for the carelessness of the previous owner. In this situation, the only good news is that by replacing a certain part, you can forget about the appearance of a repeated breakdown for a long time: branded components have the same high reliability as those installed from the factory.

If the previous owner of the Toyota Land Cruiser SUV provided it with proper care and maintenance, then purchasing this model in the secondary market is fully justified. The cost for a ten-year-old car averages 2 million rubles, and a 1998 SUV will be an inexpensive purchase at all - only 750-900 thousand. Such a smooth drop (compared to the cost of a car in a car dealership) indicates that the Cruiser is confidently maintaining its resource.

As for the model itself, the popularity in the world (especially in Russia) of this frame jeep is quite high. Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the twenty best-selling jeeps in the domestic market, and there is not even the slightest reason to reduce demand. Timely service ensures the enviable performance of this car. With moderate mileage and operation outside extreme conditions, the owner of the first ten years will only have to do what to perform routine replacements and refuel the SUV. The high reliability of the suspension and transmission units has been repeatedly confirmed by completely different owners.Such characteristics make this large car one of the best and fully justify its participation in our rating.

The popular German-made frame SUV has the reputation of being the most reliable not only in Russia, but throughout the world. It is because of the legendary endurance that Gelendvagen became the leader in the ranking among elite cars. The main feature of the Jeep is the engine. Its design is so perfect that in some European countries the armed forces still operate Mercedes-Benz G-Class models released in the early 90s!

Offers on the secondary market are interesting for their value - for the 2008 model, the price, as a rule, does not exceed 3 million rubles. The car of 2000 of release will cost already within one million. If the previous owner was not particularly limited in funds and regularly carried out the necessary service work, then the condition of the car will not cause any particular complaints. For most drivers who dream of a Gelika, purchasing a used jeep remains the only way to become its owner (due to the relatively inexpensive price).