Who Has Made the Most Reliable Pickup Over 15 Years? Shocking Results

If you are looking for the most reliable pickup, then we have the data for you. We have compiled the J.D. Power Dependability survey winners into a spreadsheet showing the last 15 years of winners as well as the top truck brand and pickup model per class. The results WILL surprise you and, if you are a loyal fan, probably make you upset.

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[HypoLuxa]

3 year dependability means nothing to me. Show me 10 year dependability and then we can really see what trucks hold up.

[MrSparks]

I bought a 2009 Silverado 2500HD 6.0 gas new. Still have it. No recalls, no breakdowns. Been the most reliable truck I've owned hands down in my 66 years.

[Silidons]

JD power gives out "reliability" and "dependability" rewards for vehicles with brand new engines in the first year of the new engine. makes zero sense.

[cleotustcornpone]

Having worked in the auto biz for 36 years I can tell you, without hesitation, that what folks in the business used to say about J D Power is "They are the folks who, if you pay them enough money, they will prove anything you want."

[demesnex]

No matter what make or model you own, if you want it to be reliable and last a long time, take care of it and do your routine maintenance. Get what you like, not what JDP or CR tells you.

[adriangomezortega]

JD power is one of the most unreliable sources for anything automotive. They dont even add up to the real numbers.

[nathanrobinson]

Dad bought a 93 f150 5.0 back in 94 as a contractors truck. He passed away i possessed it. Still drivin over 340, 000 on odometer with stock drivetrain.

[michaellizotte]

I am not surprised with your results have owned Toyota trucks since 1995, previous to that I owned an F150 and a F250. The reason I switched was I wanted better reliability and resale value. My Toyota trucks have been trouble free and if I did have an issue they stood behind it, can't say that about my Ford experience. They may not have as many bells and whistles as the other guys but they definitely last longer, never break, and I always get top dollar when I sell or trade in.

[HaloDaycare]

I second the comment regarding 3 year reliability being of no value to me. You should never have to replace anything other than oil, transmission fluid, brakes, tires and maybe a drive belt within 100k. Even then, getting your vehicle to 200k miles should also be relatively trouble free given the astronomical cost of vehicles today.

[gonzalomanriquez]

I put 225K miles on my 06 F-150 and never had an issue when I sold it in 2016. Still hauled a car from Texas to Maryland with over 200k miles on it. My 2010 ranger was still running strong at 146k miles and now my 2014 F-150 seems great but I haven’t even hit 100k miles on it yet.

[pillcosby]

People buy Toyota for the same reason they buy glocks, or iPhones.. no gimmicks, just a flat out reliable product. It’s funny the people that complain about “lack of innovation” with these products

[stephenciszewski]

I would like to see a survey of trucks that are actually used for work.

[stuffy]

I put "JD power" right up there with "Truecar pricing" There's a sucker born every second!

[poppyneese]

Use to work for a local radio station, Arbatron Surveys were won by the station that bought the Survey always.

[patrickkelly]

In 1969 my Grandpa bought a new 68 Ford F100 from the Ford dealer.
In 1986 he gave it to me.
With regular and preventative maintenance I'm still driving it.

[manfredbuchholz]

HAVING BEEN IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY SINCE 1973 I FIND J D POWER RATINGS OUT OF TOUCH AN PAID FOR NOT TO BE BELIEVED

[salvadorcano]

Been a GM man from day one. Vortec V8/V6 engines are bullet proof when you do your preventive maintenance. Regular oil changes etc. Have a 2018 Silverado and a 2005 gmc sierra i have since brand new. Has over 220k miles and doesn't burn or leak any oil.

[nhlcfl]

Thanks for putting together this review/comparison. Thus far, I’ve been enjoying my 2020 Chevy 2500HD Gas version (6.6L) as it suits my needs and getting decent fuel mileage (14-15.5 L/100km or 16.8-15.2 US mpg) Highway. Winter is just arriving as of this writing and with my new studded winter tires, those figures will change as it does for any and all vehicles (more idling time, more friction in the cold and tire slippage, etc.). That’s life (c’est la vie!).

[bearkatljl]

I will never consider the Honda Ridgeline a truck.

[patgenier]

Love Love Love my 2012 Tundra SR5 4.6L. Solid, Took it on a trek in a snow storm this morning in S Alberta. Got between 8 and 12 inches in 24 hours, New All Season General tires. It had zero issues with control or dependability, just flipped to 180000km. Going for the 1 million!!