Consumer Reports says hybrids are super reliable, so let’s take a look at the longest warranties – Jalopnik

After compiling and analyzing several model year 2023-2025 cars, trucks and SUVs, Consumer Reports found that hybrids (especially from Toyota, Lexus and Honda) are significantly more reliable than EVs, PHEVs and even petrol-only models. The website also has generally positive reliability ratings for the Ford F-150 Hybrid, Kia Carnival Hybrid and Subaru Forester Hybrid. Of the approximately thirty hybrid models examined, only the Hyundai Sonata and Lincoln Nautilus scored below average.

According to the study, many EV and PHEV owners faced various reliability issues, while hybrid vehicles experienced few issues. For context, Consumer Reports found that hybrids average 15% fewer problems than gas-powered cars, while EVs and PHEVs faced 80% more problems. Because hybrid platforms have been around for a while, manufacturers have had time to iron things out, which isn’t necessarily the case with more modern EVs and PHEVs.

Of course, hybrids face problems just like any other vehicle. While the safety net of a warranty helps with peace of mind, if you follow Consumer Reports’ rankings, warranty claims on a hybrid will likely be rare. Still, some of the longest warranties on hybrid vehicles are offered by Hyundai, Kia, Acura and Lexus. These range from four to five years (or 50,000-60,000 miles) for the car itself and six to ten years (or 70,000-100,000 miles) for the powertrain. Honorable mentions include Toyota, Honda, Ford and Lincoln.

Hyundai and Kia offer the longest basic warranty at five years or 90,000 kilometers, followed by Acura and Lexus at four years or 80,000 kilometers. Toyota and Honda stick to three years or 36,000 miles, as do Ford and Lincoln. When it comes to hybrid battery and component coverage, Hyundai and Kia continue to impress with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty package. For the most part, the rest of the pack follows suit with eight years/100,000 miles of coverage. It’s worth pointing out that Toyota and Lexus offer a 10-year/150,000-mile warranty on the hybrid battery alone, which is different from their eight-year package that includes most hybrid control modules and inverters, but not the battery.

However, unlike Kia and Hyundai, the Japanese brands’ warranty cars are generally considered the best in their segment. Consumer Reports rates the Honda Civic – especially the hybrid version – very highly, even calling it the best small car. The Toyota Camry, which is now exclusively a hybrid, is also rated as the best midsize car you can buy in 2026. The list goes on, with the Lexus NX crowned the best luxury compact sports car and the Toyota Grand Highlander the best mid-size SUV offering. If you’re not aware, both the NX and Grand Highlander are available with hybrid powertrain options. They may not offer the longest warranties around, but you can’t go wrong with a Japanese hybrid – that is, if you take these rankings to heart.