The Most Reliable Toyota Hybrids, Ranked

You can't go wrong with a Toyota if you want a dependable car. After all, it's one of the most reliable car brands in the world, beaten only by its Lexus luxury brand. Furthermore, Toyota was once at the forefront of hybrid technology, having developed the first popular hybrid with the Prius.

So, if you want a reliable hybrid vehicle, going with a Toyota model makes a lot of sense. With so many Toyota hybrids to choose from, which model should you go for? We reviewed J.D. Power's data and checked which Toyota models received the highest consumer scores in quality and reliability.

According to J.D. Power, the score is based on "our independent and unbiased ratings, reviews, and awards on detailed survey feedback from verified car owners each year," accumulating ownership data and feedback in three-month and three-year increments to establish a vehicle's reliability over those periods of time. This ensures that the reliability score each of these vehicles received is based on their owners' actual, real-world experience — and is why J.D. Power is often used as a reliable source for consumer information and prospective car buyers.

The 2023 Toyota Prius is an absolute head-turner, with the new look finally making the Prius a desirable car in the design department. However, since this is a new model, J.D. Power still doesn't have enough data to gauge its reliability through surveys. So, we're checking out the 2022 Prius instead, which also received 75 points in the Quality and Reliability metric.

Although this score might not look like much, it's still a significant number, with the 2021/22 Prius generation making it into our list of the Best Prius model years to buy. It's also a practical car, especially with its liftback design that gives you more cargo flexibility.

It's very possible that the latest model would be just as reliable, if not more so, than the 2022 model. However, if you're looking for a used hybrid car instead, you won't go wrong with the 2017 to 2022 Prius. Just make sure to do your research if you decide to purchase a Prius from previous model years.

The Toyota RAV4 is a versatile compact SUV, and its success in the U.S. shows this, with this model consistently making it among the best-selling cars annually. It also comes in different flavors — you can get it with a gasoline engine, a hybrid powertrain, or even a plug-in hybrid.

J.D. Power gives the RAV4 76 points in reliability, which puts it in the average tier. This is probably because of the 2019 RAV4's problems and recalls, which is one of the RAV4 model years you might want to avoid if you're buying used. Nevertheless, Toyota has resolved these issues, so we don't expect many problems with the later 2024 RAV4 models.

The RAV4 is an excellent city crawler, but it can also go on some light off-road trails — especially if you have the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Woodland Edition. The compact SUV can be suitable for both fun and family.

Before SUVs ruled the road as a family car, it was the minivan that took millions of kids to soccer practice. While many carmakers have since left behind this body type in favor of SUVs, Toyota still offers a minivan with the Sienna. In fact, it revealed the latest generation of the Sienna in 2021, meaning the 2024 model is still relatively young.

The 2024 Toyota Sienna uses a traditional hybrid system, so you never need to plug it in to save on fuel. For reliability, the Toyota Sienna topped our 2022 survey of the most reliable minivan, with over 36% of respondents picking this model.

As well, J.D. Power gave this minivan a score of 77 out of 100 in Quality and Reliability, which puts it in the third position for the most reliable minivan. However, its score isn't far behind the top two most reliable models — 2024 Kia Carnival with 80 points and Honda Odyssey with 78.

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You could never go wrong with a Toyota Tundra if you want a reliable truck. This full-size truck has a large bed and towing capacity, and the Tundra gives you two engine options — the i-FORCE V6 engine and the i-FORCE MAX V6 Hybrid engine, available starting on the Platinum trim.

The Tundra received 78 from J.D. Power in reliability, which is not bad for a truck its size. This puts it in the top five most reliable large light-duty pickup trucks for 2024. However, the Tundra is different because it's the only light-duty pickup available as a hybrid from the top five. If you want to save some money on fuel, but don't trust the range and capabilities of EV trucks, the Tundra may be a good compromise.

While the hybrid Tundra starts at a hefty $65,705, you still get a good 437 horsepower and 583 pound-feet of torque; plus a 10-speed automatic transmission. Moreover, you also have black leather seats and the option to equip the truck with four-wheel drive as well.

Of course, we cannot complete any list of the most reliable Toyotas without the Camry. After all, this model is one of the best-selling cars in the U.S., and people buy it because of its legendary reliability. In fact, J.D. Power gave it a score of 88 in Quality and Reliability, making it the most reliable mid-size sedan in the list.

While you can still get the 2024 Camry in hybrid or non-hybrid engines, the 2025 Camry will drop its purely gasoline-powered variant. Nevertheless, the new Camry will get an updated styling, with its front clip resembling the recently revamped Toyota Prius.

If you're tired of giant SUVs, don't want a bland-looking car, and desire a comfortable, spacious ride, you should wait for the next-model Camry — which is expected to arrive in Spring 2024. You know you'll get a reliable hybrid sedan if you go with this Toyota model.