2016 BMW X5 by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 BMW’s mid-size luxury crossover SUV, the X5, was actually the company’s first SUV and still one of the most reliable on the market. The X5’s on-road capabilities are so robust that BMW actually refers to this vehicle as a Sports Activity Vehicle rather than an SUV. In order to ensure you get to enjoy these features to their fullest, it’s important that you keep aware of the following problems that CoPilot has found certain models suffer from!

2018 Honda Odyssey Touring by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 Five generations in, the Honda Odyssey has proven itself time and again as one of the most reliable minivans on the market. Honda began manufacturing the Odyssey in 1994, garnering numerous awards for its status as a top-tier minivan. With such an excellent vehicle on your hands, you want to make sure you get one that’s operating at optimal performance as well.

2018 Ford Edge by Alexander Migl — CC BY-SA 4.0 Ford introduced the Ford Edge, its premier crossover SUV for the North American market, in 2007 to critical acclaim. Rated as one of the “Best Cars For Families” by AAA and given the IIHS “Top Safety Pick” rating, the Edge is a tried and true vehicle known for the comfort it provides its passengers as they ride. This means that this SUV has relatively few issues to be concerned about, but it’s still important that you go in knowing everything that could be wrong with your Ford Edge.

2017 Porsche Macan by Vauxford — CC BY-SA 4.0 In 2014, Porsche introduced its latest five-door luxury crossover SUV to the world: the Macan. The Porsche Macan has several variants for its buyers to choose from and was designed to be more compact and sportier than the Porsche Cayenne, making it perfect for those looking to drive multiple passengers around in style. CoPilot wants to make sure you get a perfectly working Macan without any prior defects, so we’re here to tell you everything you need to look out for before buying.

Image by Djordje Nikolic from Pixabay Since 1997, Subaru has manufactured its top-of-the-line compact crossover SUV, the Forester. This is an incredibly versatile vehicle touted for its capabilities in traversing all kinds of terrain and weather conditions. Recent generations also include cutting-edge technology that mitigate distractions and assist the driver’s sight. With that being said, it’s imperative that your Subaru Forester doesn’t suffer from some of the pressing problems that have plagued certain models.

Ford EcoSport 2018 by Dispvas2018 — CC0 1.0 Originally crafted by Ford Brazil in 2003, the Ford EcoSport is a 5-door SUV that was given a major update when it entered the North American market in 2018. Improvements included an overhaul of the front end design as well as the rear bumper, and the addition of a touchscreen infotainment system. At CoPilot, we’re here to help you navigate the many different used year models of the Ford EcoSport you might find.

BMW 7-series 745 by Chanokchon — CC-BY-SA-4.0 BMW released its 7 Series line of cars in 1977 as its flagship model. All 7 Series cars are developed in the sedan bodystyle, used by BMW to introduce innovative features before implementing them in other models. The BMW 745 cars were introduced in 2002 and remained in production until 2005. Enjoying the 745’s iDrive control system and distinct appearance is easy, as long as you get the right year model.

BMW 435 by M 93 — CC-BY-SA-3.0-DE BMW began releasing its 4 Series in 2014, tweaking the 2-door 3 Series models to introduce this new line of compact executive cars. The BMW 435 was only produced between 2014 and 2016 as a convertible and a coupe and features rear- or all-wheel drive. With so few years of the 435 to choose from, it’s essential that you choose the right one for you.

2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross by Vauxford — CC-BY-SA-4.0 The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is one of the newest and most stunning compact crossover SUVs on the market. Produced in late 2017 and released to wide markets the following year, the Eclipse Cross has been retooled with new safety and luxury features every year. For example, a 2020 Eclipse Cross will have you riding on sixteen-inch alloy wheels. However, there’s more to deciding what year model to purchase than the features they contain.

Source: Pixabay When it comes to SUVs, reliability means different things to different people. Some folks need durability. Others favor longevity or versatility in their vehicle. Many drivers place safety above all else. Whatever reliability means to you, it’s a primary factor to consider when shopping for an SUV; who doesn’t want a car they can’t trust for the long haul? Therefore, we’ve gone ahead and compiled what we consider the 10 most reliable SUVs.