Steven Elek
Program Leader, Auto Data Analytics
Work At CR
In his role as Senior Automotive Data Analyst, Steven Elek analyzes and interprets reliability and owner satisfaction data on hundreds of different makes and models of cars. The data is collected in a series of annual member surveys and is regularly updated to provide some of the most accurate–and detailed–reliability and owner satisfaction findings that are available. The survey team’s work helps inform CR’s automotive “Top Picks” and “Most Reliable Car Brands.”
Experience and Education
Prior to joining Consumer Reports, Steven served as a Senior Data Analyst at LIMRA, a global financial research and consulting firm, where he aggregated life insurance data. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Connecticut, School of Business.
Latest Articles by Steven Elek
Most Reliable Used Electric Vehicles
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
Most and Least Satisfying Mainstream Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids, and Electric Vehicles
February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars?
December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025
10 Most Satisfying Cars and SUVs of 2026
December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025
Most and Least Reliable Cars by Type
December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025
10 Least Reliable Cars of 2026
December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025
10 Most Reliable Cars of 2026
December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025
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