Top 10 MOST RELIABLE Small SUVs You Can Buy || BEST SUVs For 2023

Top 10 most reliable small SUVs you can buy in 2023. We review and compare the best reliable small SUVs that you can buy for 2023. These are the best compact and subcompact crossover SUVs, including 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross, 2023 Honda CR-V, 2023 Subaru Forester, 2024 Subaru Crosstrek, 2023 Mazda CX-5, and more. If you are buying a new SUV, make sure to watch this comparison review.

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[stephenc.]

Have 22 rav 4 hybrid limited. Feels smooth, great gas consumption. Bit of noise on the highway, but other than that ...Love it.

[lizzieb]

I’m on my 3rd Mazda… 2 CX5’s with a CX9 in between; I bought the 2013 first year model and now drive ‘21 Grand Touring because I loved it so much. I also had wonderful luck with an early model Honda CRV. I don’t think you can go wrong with Mazda, Honda, or Toyota. My sister loves her Subaru but it seems her repair costs are far higher than mine regarding preventive maintenance and also repairs. Great video! Thank you for helping us make better choices!

[ngpqkez]

I bought a 2019 Subaru Forester Limited and received it in July of 2019. I've put 238 000 km on it so far. 1st brake job at 212 000 km! 2nd set of tires at 120 000 km. We've taken this vehicle everywhere. I can't say enough about it. Would definitely buy again.

[aprildegele]

HEAD'S UP on the Forester!
I had a Subaru Forester I purchased in 2022 ...until last week. I absolutely loved it! Drives well, sits high, good power, relatively good mileage, lots of interior space for hauling (if I centered a 7ft board over the console, it would fit ... I'm a woodworker). Nice display and fairly easy to figure out features (but I had the model that wasn't fully Bluetooth, so I had to plug in the USB to get Maps) and had a moonroof I didn't want, but it was a 2020 with just over 4k miles and in nearly pristine condition. Until ...

My sis and I were starting our vacation and didn't make it out of town before a deer decided to dart across 4 lanes of traffic on a major freeway. We didn't see it until the truck beside us hit the brakes. Then BAM. Just barely enough time to hit our brakes.
Totaled the engine compartment. I get crumple zones and I have to say that my sis and I didn't feel much of an impact at all. Airbags didn't deploy (and it seemed weird). But the battery was shoved half way into the engine compartment and the windshield wiper reservoir ended up near the firewall. After about 5 minutes, I noticed that there was flame coming from near the firewall and we smelled fuel.
That shouldn't have happened. Car was completely engulfed before Fire got there. We were totally fine and never even sore. Managed to get all of our stuff out too. Just stood there watching it burn and listening to the airbags and tires explode while waiting for the State Police and Fire.
Apparently, the Forester seems to have an issue with minor accidents resulting in fires. Having been told this by my ins co., I took their advice and reported the incident to NHSTA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). I gather many of these incidents seem like par for the course with that kind of frontal damage, but I know better. Cars should crumple, but not catch fire.

While I LOVED the Forester, I'm a bit hesitant to get another. Just a head's up.

[louisianabayoulady]

Have '22 Hybrid RAV4, absolutely love it!
Had the '03 4Runner prior for almost 20 yrs and looking for the same on my RAV.

[iashakezula]

Thank you . I will definitely try to get your help in getting a deal but most likely at the end of the year. I’ve been driving my Vibe for 15 years now and since it’s a Matrix clone, I have not any major problems whatsoever but it’s time to get my retirement car lol.
I might consider test driving 3 cars. Mazda CX 50, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and the Toyota Venza hybrid

[brianmwirigi]

Amazing review as usual.Still waiting for a comparison between manual WRX and new Type R

[mysolavei]

Great review. I'd also love to see comments on road noise and seat comfort. Much love to my 15-year-old Suzuki but I can't do noisy econo-boxes anymore.

[realjoecast]

surprised Kia is not on the list. I've bought three new Kia SUV/Crossovers, Sorento, Soltos and Sportage the past 10ish years and 5 KIA's total (two used forte's that were EoL when we got them). Kia is the best brand i've delt with. They got a very bad (and deserved) reputation 20/30 years ago but they are pretty great now. their warranties are hard to beat. If something goes wrong they don't mess around. I've had Ford, Jeep and Cadillac SUVs previously. I find it hard i'd ever go back to any of those brands, at least not new ones.

[honeybee]

10. Honda CR V

9. SUBARU CROSSTRACK
8. MAZDA CX 30
7. HONDA HR V
6. SUBARU FORESTER
5. MAZDA CX 5, CX50
4. TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS
3. TOYOTA VENZA
2. LEXUS NX/ NX350
1. TOYOTA RAV 4

Theme here is Toyota. Prices are up there though.

[mohammedalgheryafi]

I do agree with you that Toyota RAV4 is one of the most reliable CUVs, if not the most reliable one. It has proven itself over the course of many years in the hostile environment of the Middle East. Keep up the good work.

[raybonz]

2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness here. Like it so far! Wife has a 2023 Forester, and she likes it too!

[fr]

The best outta of all these is the Mazda CX-5. It wins in every category, maybe not on the infotainment. It was the only car that got the perfect score on the safety rating.

[bivbxbr]

I bought a hybrid sport CRV for 33k in the US. It's not the top model, but it is hybrid. Seemed like the best value atleast for me in thr US.

[vfdcxfr]

I researched and got the 2021 Venza-loved it so much, I’m upgrading to a 2023 in a couple weeks!!!! Love the

[wthomas]

I recently purchased a CX-5 Grand Touring in Soul Red. It is a head turner! Everyone comments on what a beautifully designed SUV it is inside and out. It's performance is plenty for me and I really enjoy the Bose sound system for a long road trip. I'm not in love with the Infotainment system that uses a "Commander" knob instead of a touch screen but I'm getting used to it. The seats could have more lumbar support but the seating position is very comfortable. One more thing, the cabin is QUIET. Really quiet. Bordering on luxury level. The fit and finishes are spot on. Overall, I'm in love with this car. Happy I chose this over another oil sucking Subaru. Time will tell how reliable it is but it's history is very promising. Definitely test drive the CX-5 if you are in the market for a small SUV. It's well worth it.

[jeffreyerickson]

Shari, thank you keep up the good work. Jeffrey

[mpdassche]

Always straight to the point, recently I have started following your videos, really you give lot of good info about all cars.. thank you.. 👍

[cynicannkeel]

Recently did a lot of research before purchasing a used SUV. My impression after reading numerous articles by mechanics, auto magazines, is that repairing Suberus is more expensive than other SUVs. For that reason, I chose a 2016 Toyota RAV4, because of it's record for reliability, safety, resale value. One of my most important lessons in pre-purchase used car buying is the reliability, operation, structure on any vehicle varies from year to year, and it is wise to become informed about which years to look for, which ones to avoid.

[donaldwilson]

I'm not surprised that the vehicles listed are all from Japanese makes. Reliability has been part of their legacy for decades. I currently own a 2020 Honda CR-V and I absolutely love it.