New SUVs, Trucks, and Cars With the Highest Owner Satisfaction
Sports cars, electric vehicles with a long driving range, and fuel-sipping hybrids top our list of the most satisfying vehicles, according to Consumer Reports’ member surveys
With the average new-car transaction price reaching $49,461 in April 2026, buyers are keeping their vehicles longer than ever. To find out which new vehicles keep owners happy even after the warranty has expired, Consumer Reports asks our members a simple question every year: Given the opportunity, would you buy or lease your vehicle again? By analyzing responses on about 380,000 vehicles, we calculated our exclusive owner satisfaction ratings based on the percentage of drivers who answered with a “definitely yes.” (Learn about our methodology.)
Owner Satisfaction At a Glance
- Hybrid models are more satisfying than their gas-only counterparts.
- Plug-in hybrids with a short electric-only range disappoint owners.
- Sports cars, electric vehicles, and minivans that deliver on their promise are satisfying even if they’re unreliable.
This reflects whether or not the vehicle lives up to its marketing hype and showroom appeal over time.
For any car buyer, this data is valuable because many problems or annoyances surface only after months or years of daily use. “A test drive can tell you if there’s enough passenger space, and you can check the dimensions to see if it will fit in your garage,” says Steve Elek, who oversees auto data analytics at Consumer Reports. “Our owner satisfaction data reveals the hidden flaws that owners deal with every day.”
- Satisfaction by Factors: Comfort Satisfaction Driving Satisfaction Cabin Storage Satisfaction Usability Satisfaction Ownership Cost Satisfaction
If you’re a Consumer Reports member, this article, including ratings on the most and least satisfying models in five categories, is available to you. CR members also have full access to the results of our Auto Surveys; first-drive reviews of the newest cars, SUVs, and trucks; and our full road tests and exclusive ratings for each vehicle we buy. If you’re not a CR member, click below to join.
