Most Reliable New Cars and SUVs Under $30,000

They all come standard with automatic emergency braking (AEB), AEB that works at highway speeds, blind spot warning (BSW), and rear cross traffic warning (RCTW). We note when they’re optional without pushing the price above $30,000. That’s why some models don’t make the list, such as the Honda Accord. Other models, like the Toyota Camry and Kia K5, have reliability ratings that aren’t high enough for them to qualify. Most compact SUVs cost more than $30,000, and you can find them here.

Though we’ve tested more expensive all-wheel-drive versions of some of these, we also recommend the less costly front-wheel-drive versions.