Reliability Best and worst

Consumer Reports’ rankings of predicted reliability of 2009 models based on survey results from previous years:

Small Car

Best: Scion xD, Mini Cooper Clubman

Worst: Nissan Versa (sedan), (no second pick)

Family Car

Best: Toyota Prius, Kia Optima

Worst: Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring (V-6)

Sporty Car, Coupes & Convertibles

Best: Lexus SC, Volvo C30

Worst: Chrysler Sebring (convertible), Saturn Sky

Upscale/Luxury Car

Best: Infiniti M35 (rear-wheel drive), Lexus IS250

Worst: Cadillac STS (V-8), Mercedes-Benz E-Class (V-8)

Wagons & Minivan

Best: Toyota Matrix, Scion xB

Worst: Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan

Small SUV

Best: Honda Element, Toyota FJ Cruiser

Worst: Land Rover LR2, Saturn Vue (V-6, all-wheel drive)

Midsized SUV

Best: Honda Pilot (2008), Lexus RX400h (hybrid)

Worst: Land Rover Range Rover, Volkswagen Touareg

Large SUV

Best: Toyota Sequoia, (no second pick)

Worst: Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (V-8), Mercedes-Benz GL-Class (turbodiesel)

Pickup Trucks

Best: Toyota Tundra (V-6), Honda Ridgeline

Worst: Ford F-250 (turbodiesel), Dodge Dakota (four-wheel drive)

Source: Consumer Reports