THE 10 MOST RELIABLE HYBRIDS YOU CAN BUY IN 2024

As sales for all-electric models start to decline, the popularity of hybrid vehicles continues to rise, moving into the 2025 model year. Bridging the gap between traditional combustion-powered cars and full electricity, hybrids can offer the familiarity and reliability of the former with unbeatable efficiency and performance benefits of electric motors and batteries.

While hybrid technology is still rapidly developing, leading to new parts constantly being introduced, a study conducted by Consumer Reports revealed that HEVs experience 26-percent fewer problems than combustion-engine vehicles, which can't be said for either plug-in hybrids or fully electric models. Many hybrids offer ultra-competitive reliability when compared to the rest of the industry, but these 10 models stand head above shoulders in one of the most important areas.

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2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid

Reliability Score: 60/100

The Ford Maverick Hybrid is one of the more unique models currently available in the hybrid segment. It is the only compact pickup truck to offer an electrified powertrain. With no direct rivals, the 2024 Maverick Hybrid starts at just $25,420, making it the most affordable American hybrid on sale. On the world stage, it only loses out to the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Being more affordable than most SUVs on the market, you also, of course, get the increased practicality of its 33.3 cubic-inch truck bed. The 2024 Maverick Hybrid can also tow up to 2,000 pounds, producing 191 horsepower from its 2.5-liter hybrid engine.

Reliability

With a predicted reliability score of 60/100, the compact pickup truck's dependability keeps up the trend of solid ratings across the board. It isn't as high as the gas-only model's 71/100 rating, but it still keeps it right in contention with some of the best hybrid SUVs on the market this year. The hybrid version of the Maverick is still relatively new, therefore giving us limited data on areas such as annual maintenance costs.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Reliability Score: 66/100

Coming out on top regarding overall sales for Toyota's hybrid lineup, the RAV4 Hybrid sold a mighty impressive 161,125 examples in 2023. This puts the mid-size SUV second behind the Honda CR-V Hybrid in total sales for a hybrid last year, with the former selling 197,317 examples. Starting at $31,725, the RAV4 Hybrid is cheaper than the CR-V and is predicted to be more reliable than its closest rival.

With a reliability score of 66/100, the 2024 RAV4 Hybrid falls into the above-average category for Consumer Reports, making it no surprise as to why the model has been so well-received thus far. With an average repair cost of $429 across the board for the RAV4, you shouldn't have to worry about breaking the bank if anything were to falter.

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2024 Honda Accord Hybrid

Reliability Score: 66/100

Moving over to the best-selling hybrid sedans of 2023, none could topple the Honda Accord Hybrid. Selling 96,323 examples, it didn't quite match up to the CR-V Hybrid, but that by no means takes away from its achievement. Starting at $32,895, the 2024 Accord Hybrid may be pricier than the likes of the new Toyota Camry but it offers solid performance to make up for it.

Reliability

The 2024 Accord Hybrid is the only model from the Japanese brand to feature on this list, with its other hybrid entries just missing out. Coming in with a predicted reliability score of 66/100, the Accord Hybrid reaffirms the hybrid powertrain's solid dependability trend in yet another segment, falling into Consumer Reports' above-average category. Annual repair costs for the nameplate are also low, with RepairPal reporting a price of just $400.

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Reliability Score: 67/100

The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is the smallest model in the Japanese brand's electrified line in 2024 and is subsequently the cheapest. In fact, starting at just $23,500, the compact sedan is the cheapest hybrid on the market in 2024. Despite being the cheapest, the Corolla Hybrid has some impressive stats, achieving 50 MPG combined and 565 miles of total driving range.

Reliability

Despite being the cheapest hybrid on sale, the Corolla Hybrid is still more dependable than almost every other hybrid, according to Consumer Reports, with a score of 67/100. The 2024 model has an annual repair cost of just $362, putting it well below countless other models throughout the electrified industry.

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2024 Lexus TX Hybrid

Reliability Score: 68/100

Lexus's top hybrid range includes the midsize TX, which starts at $69,350 for the 500h F Sport Performance trim. With its turbocharged inline-four hybrid engine producing 366 net combined horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, the 2024 Lexus TX Hybrid blends performance, luxury, and practicality into one package.

Reliability

In J.D Power's 2024 U.S Vehicle Dependability Study, Lexus was the brand that came out on top across the board. While not the most reliable model in the range, the Lexus TX still beats out many of its rivals with a reliability score of 68/100, as per Consumer Reports. The hybrid model manages to top the gas-only version of the TX, which scores an equally respectable 63/100.

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2024 Lexus RX Hybrid

Reliability Score: 69/100

While not the cheapest or most expensive model in Lexus' hybrid SUV lineup for 2024, the RX Hybrid is still the brand's flagship model within the segment. In 2023, the RX Hybrid was the best-selling Lexus hybrid by some margin, combining the levels of luxury and practicality that these vehicles have become well-known for. Starting at $52,100, it's on the more expensive side of the segment, but it does a good job of justifying it.

Reliability

With a predicted reliability score of 69/100, the 2024 RX Hybrid slightly edges out the larger TX Hybrid, also falling into the above-average category. However, there has been one recall for the model so far, caused by a headrest that can be inadvertently removed.

2024 Lexus NX Hybrid

Reliability Score: 73/100

The smaller out of the two mid-size hybrid SUVs offered by Lexus in 2024, the 2024 NX Hybrid acts as a standout choice in the segment if you're looking for an extra slice of luxury and practicality. It may not sell as well as the larger RX Hybrid, but that by no means suggests that the NX Hybrid should be overshadowed. Starting at $46,300, the 2024 NX Hybrid is the second cheapest in the brand's range behind the UX Hybrid.

Reliability

Despite being the most affordable hybrid Lexus SUV on this list, the NX Hybrid comes with the best-predicted reliability score from Consumer Reports, receiving a score of 73/100. This puts it well above many of its closest rivals, but it's important to note that the model has had two recalls to its name. A deactivated driver's airbag caused the first, and the second came down to subpar safety for the head restraints (the same as the RX Hybrid).

2024 Lexus ES Hybrid

Reliability Score: 73/100

Essentially the sedan equivalent of the NX Hybrid, the 2024 Lexus ES Hybrid is the much cheaper option of the two hybrid sedans that the luxury brand offers moving into the 2025 model year. Starting at $44,615, it costs $70,945 less than the LS Hybrid. Despite coming with fewer standard luxury features, it comes out ahead when it comes to overall reliability.

Reliability

Being given a score of 73/100 by Consumer Reports, the 2024 ES Hybrid shares its rating with its SUV counterpart in the NX Hybrid. Like the NX Hybrid, however, the ES Hybrid has had one recall thus far, being caused by a failing rear-view camera that could potentially increase the risk of a collision.

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2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Reliability Score: 75/100

Moving back to the parent company of Lexus, Toyota, the legacy automaker manages to claim the top two spots on this list in two different segments. Regarding the brand's SUVs, the mid-size Highlander Hybrid comes out ahead in terms of reliability, with a starting price of $40,790. However, this also puts the Highlander Hybrid $10,000 ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid.

Reliability

The 2024 Highlander Hybrid could have scored above 80 but still comes in with a 75/100 predicted reliability rating, which puts it well ahead of most rivals worldwide. Issues with maximum cargo capacity values led to a recall in July this year, but the vehicle has a respectable $483 annual repair cost, so you shouldn't have to worry about any major expenses if anything were to go wrong.

2025 Toyota Camry

Reliability Score: 86/100

For the 2025 model year, Toyota has chosen to exclusively make the best-selling Camry a hybrid, signaling the brand's faith and investment in hybrid technology. Despite this, the price tag still manages to stay affordable at $28,400, as well as a host of updates inside and out. With the 2024 hybrid model, its dependability was a key reason it sold so well, which is expected to remain for the all-new 2025 model.

Reliability

Coming with an impressive score of 86/100, the 2025 Toyota Camry is the most reliable hybrid that you can buy right now. There haven't been any recalls for the updated model so far, and with its low annual repair cost of $388, Toyota gives us confidence that the 2025 Camry will continue to uphold the hybrid sedan's reputation for being one of the most reliable cars on the market.