Top 9 most reliable SUVs revealed - see full picture gallery

SUVs on UK roads with models from much-loved brands such as Toyota, Ford and BMW among those praised.

SUVs have soared in popularity in recent years with Britons flocking for the extra safety and comfort of the designs.

The Toyota RAV4 topped the list with the Japanese built machine coming through with the lowest car insurance claims record.

Analysis from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) analysed more than 2,750 car insurance claims between June 2024 and May 2025 to compile the list.

Express.co.uk has looked into the best of the bunch with these nine emerging at the top of the pile.

" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> WhatCar's? Reliability Survey and even caught the attention of top motoring mechanic Scotty Kilmer.

The American motoring expert claimed the model never breaks down and could last for 500,000 miles if looked after correctly.

He said: "I've never seen one of these break yet. As long as you don't drive through six feet of water and flood the whole car out, it's a really good system. It's been out a while, this one is a 2015, and I've never seen one break."

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The experts admitted the model only scored 905 in their survey but still classed this as a "respectable" total.

" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> WSG found that just 10,65% of owners had made a claim on their cover with WhatCar? even suggesting the XC40 had an "impressive" and "confidence-inspiring" reliability record. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> According to WhatCar?, the C5 tends to have a more mixed reliability rating than many of its rivals but still features highly on WSG's report.

The car ended up with a 19.40% claims rating, with motorists enjoying an average payout of £555.19.

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