10 SUVs With the Most Reliable Engines

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By Vishal| Apr 03, 2025

The 4Runner’s 4.0L V6 isn’t fast, but it’ll outlive most SUVs on the road. $42K gets you bulletproof reliability—who cares about speed when you’re unstoppable?

2025 Toyota 4Runner

Turbo 2.4L? Sounds boring, but this SUV keeps families rolling for years. At $40K+, it’s a solid buy. Just don’t expect it to win any races!

2025 Toyota Highlander

Twin-turbo V6, luxury, and off-road chops for $60K+. The GX will pull your camper, conquer mountains, and still be around when your kids start driving.

2025 Lexus GX

With its AWD and 2.5L boxer engine, the Forester ($29K) eats winter roads for breakfast. Not the fastest, but it won’t leave you stranded in a blizzard!

2025 Subaru Forester

Pick the 3.0L V6, and this $60K luxury SUV stays smooth and strong. Just pray nothing breaks—because German repair bills can be brutal.

2025 Audi Q7

Murano’s 3.5L V6 keeps on chugging while rivals break down. At $38K, it’s comfy, but man, that CVT transmission… let’s just say, handle with care!

2025 Nissan Murano

A turbo 1.6L with a 10-year warranty for $25K? That’s a steal! Just don’t expect to flex on the highway—this thing is more go-kart than grand tourer.

2025 Kia Seltos

3.8L V6, massive space, and a 10-year warranty for $37K? No wonder it’s a best-seller. But good luck finding one at MSRP—dealers are ruthless!

2025 Kia Telluride

The turbo inline-6 is silky smooth and sturdy, but at $66K, repairs will cost a fortune. Reliability? Good. Your wallet? Not so lucky.

2025 BMW X5

For $37K, you get a big, comfy V6 with a crazy 10-year warranty. Perfect for road trips… until your kids start fighting in the back.

2025 Hyundai Palisade