Japanese cars dominate reliability rankings for good reason. Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Subaru, Nissan and Mitsubishi vehicles often last hundreds of thousands of miles with basic maintenance. But mechanic Chris Pyle, who advises vehicle owners on JustAnswer, warns that not all Japanese brands deserve equal trust from retirees on fixed incomes.
“For the most part, though, these cars are pretty good and last a long time with few failures when they are treated and maintained well,” Pyle said.
