The luxury SUV market is in a bit of an odd place at the moment, with some brands suffering from declining sales and others reaching new records as 2025 comes to a close. Many reasons are contributing to these trends, but ultimately, fewer consumers overall are spending more on these upmarket high-riding models.
The luxury SUV market has typically suffered from a bad reputation when it comes to long-term reliability and ownership costs, especially if you are looking at the European models. Despite making big and advanced promises on the engineering front, these vehicles aren’t known to last too long. This is a trend that appears to be changing in recent times, with luxury European models finally taking the fight to the Japanese in the reliability arena.
To provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, this article uses data sourced from various manufacturers and authoritative sources.
2025 BMW X1
Reliability Score: 7.8/10
The 2025 BMW X1 kicks this list off with a 7.8/10 reliability score from iSeeCars, indicating that the compact German SUV will cover 12.7 years or 131,637 miles of driving before encountering any noteworthy mechanical issues, but with a 5.1-percent probability of reaching 200,000 miles. The publication also issues it with a 7.8/10 value retention and 8.5/10 safety score, resulting in an 8.0/10 overall score. The BMW X1 xDrive28i and M35i both share the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, but with different states of tune.
J.D. Power backs this with a 79/100 consumer-verified overall score, which includes 76/100 for quality and reliability, 84/100 for the driving experience, 78/100 for resale, and 80/100 for the dealership experience. According to Edmunds, this model’s maintenance is likely to cost you $6,611 over the course of five years and 60,000 miles, with a $2,432 repair cost estimate. CarEdge indicates that the same model will cost $5,798 to maintain over the same period.
2025 Audi Q5
Reliability Score: 7.9/10
The current-generation Audi Q5 sits with a 7.9/10 reliability score, with an 11-year and 129,876-mile average lifespan and 4.4-percent probability of reaching 200,000 miles. Joining this is a 7.3/10 value retention and 9.0/10 safety score, bringing its overall grade up to 8.1/10.
The Q5 range is only available with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 268 horsepower and 295 pound-feet to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
J.D. Power issues the model with a 74/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 73/100 for quality and reliability, 74/100 for the driving experience, 74/100 for resale, and 78/100 for the dealership experience. Edmunds indicates that you will likely spend around $5,691 on maintenance and $2,832 on repairs over the course of five years and 60,000 miles. CarEdge backs this with a $4,080 maintenance cost estimate over the same period.
2026 Infiniti QX60
Reliability Score: 7.9/10
iSeeCars issues the 2026 Infiniti QX60 with a 7.9/10 reliability score, with a 15-year and 136,845-mile average lifespan and 64.4-percent probability of reaching 200,000 miles. Joining this is a 7.1/10 value retention and 10/10 safety score, bringing its overall grade up to 7.9/10.
The appeal of the QX60 is its thoughtful restraint, which is arguably the truest form of luxury. Beautiful leather seats include diamond quilting and subtle contrast stitching that looks handcrafted but not fussy.
– Nicole Wakelin, TopSpeed Journalist
Infiniti sells the QX60 with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and nine-speed automatic transmission, producing 268 horsepower and 286 pound-feet to the front or all four wheels. The same model gets a 77/100 consumer-verified overall score from J.D. Power, consisting of 76/100 for quality and reliability, 70/100 for the driving experience, 78/100 for resale, and 84/100 for the dealership experience.
2025 Audi SQ5
Reliability Score: 8.0/10
Interestingly, the 2025 Audi SQ5 scores higher in iSeeCars’ reliability chart, with an 8.0/10 score. The publication suggests that it will cover an average of 13.9 years or 147,216 miles with a 14.4 percent probability of hitting 200,000 miles. It also gets a 7.4/10 value retention score, bringing its overall mark up to 7.7/10.
The new-generation SQ5 range retains the brand’s turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, and all-wheel drive configuration, with 362 horsepower and 406 pound-feet output.
J.D. Power groups its valuation of the SQ5 with the Q5 range, meaning it also gets a 74/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 73/100 for quality and reliability, 74/100 for the driving experience, 74/100 for resale, and 78/100 for the dealership experience. According to Edmunds, you’ll find yourself spending $6,294 on maintenance and $2,832 on repairs over the course of 60,000 miles and five years. CarEdge suggests a $4,117 maintenance budget over the same period and distance.
2026 Acura MDX
Reliability Score: 8.0/10
iSeeCars awards the 2026 Acura MDX with an 8.0/10 reliability score, suggesting that it will offer an average lifespan of 11.1 years and 152,651 miles over five years and 60,000 miles with a 22.3-percent probability of reaching 200,000 miles. Joining this is a 7.6/10 value retention and 10/10 safety score. Acura offers the base MDX models with a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V-6 or a performance-oriented turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, both of which employ a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Unlike other midsize three-row SUVs that constantly feel top-heavy and not particularly athletic, the MDX always feels light on its feet, nimble, agile, and always well-glued to the tarmac.
– Michael Frank, TopSpeed Journalist
J.D. Power awards this model a 77/100 consumer-verified overall score, which includes 77/100 for quality and reliability, 72/100 for the driving experience, 78/100 for resale, and 83/100 for the dealership experience. Edmunds suggests that the base V-6 model will cost you $4,163 to maintain and $807 to repair over five years and 60,000 miles. CarEdge indicates that the same model will cost $3,479 to maintain over the same period.
2026 Porsche Cayenne
Reliability Score: 8.2/10
iSeeCars indicates that the 2026 Porsche Cayenne range will cover 13.7 years or 138,493 miles of driving, together with a 9.4 percent probability of hitting 200,000 miles, resulting in an 8.2/10 reliability score. It also gets 7.8/10 for retained value, bringing its overall score up to 8.0/10. Engine options for this model include a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 and twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, all of which employ the brand’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with all-wheel drive.
J.D. Power issues the 2026 Cayenne range with an 84/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 83/100 for quality and reliability, 87/100 for the driving experience, 74/100 for resale, and 93/100 for the dealership experience. Opting for the base 3.0-liter V-6 model will have you spending $7,933 on maintenance, $3,021 on repairs, and $15,122 on fuel over the course of five years and 60,000 miles.
2026 Volvo XC60
Reliability Score: 8.3/10
The 2026 Volvo XC60 scores 8.3/10 for reliability from iSeeCars, which suggests that it will cover 13.4 years or 157,725 miles, with a 19.6 percent probability of reaching 200,000 miles. It also earns 7.6/10 for retained value and 9.0/10 for safety, bringing its overall score up to 8.3/10. Volvo only sells this model with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that sends 247 horsepower to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
J.D. Power‘s valuation of the range results in the Swedish SUV achieving a 75/100 consumer-verified overall score, consisting of 74/100 for quality and reliability, 77/100 for the driving experience, 75/100 for resale, and 77/100 for the dealership experience. Edmunds indicates that the base B5 Core derivative will cost you $4,225 in maintenance, $1,641 in repairs, and $11,058 in fuel over the course of five years and 60,000 miles. CarEdge adds that you’re likely to spend $4,090 on maintenance during the same period.
2026 Acura RDX
Reliability Score: 8.3/10
The 2026 Acura RDX is a great option to consider if you value reliability with a bit of sportiness, with iSeeCars issuing the model an 8.3/10 reliability score, suggesting the model will cover 14 years or 165,160 miles with a 26.5 percent probability of reaching 200,000 miles. It also earns 7.9/10 for retained value and 9.0/10 for safety, bringing its overall score up to 8.4/10.
The RDX is available with Acura’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and 10-speed automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive as standard and the option to upgrade to an all-wheel drive system. This system produces 272 horsepower and 280 pound-feet.
J.D. Power awards the 2026 RDX range with an 81/100 consumer-verified overall score, which includes 85/100 for quality and reliability, 73/100 for the driving experience, 78,100 for resale, and 83/100 for the dealership experience. Edmunds suggests that the base model costs $5,354 to maintain, with a $1,024 repair cost estimate, over the course of a five-year and 60,000-mile ownership period. You’ll also find yourself spending $12,496 on fuel during this period. CarEdge adds that you’re likely to spend $3,317 on maintenance during the same period.
2025 Lexus GX 550
Reliability Score: 8.4/10
iSeeCars issues the Lexus GX 550 an 8.4/10 reliability score, but it doesn’t provide any metrics regarding its mechanical lifespan or probability of reaching 200,000 miles. This is likely because it adopts the Toyota Group’s relatively new generation of turbocharged engines, which still need time and use for us to evaluate how durable they are. The publication also issues this model with an 8.4/10 retained value score, resulting in an 8.4/10 overall score.
The GX 550 features a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6 driving all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission. The system produces 349 horsepower and 479 pound-feet. According to CarEdge, the Lexus GX 550 will cost you $2,769 to maintain over the course of five years and 60,000 miles.
2026 Lexus RX 350
Reliability Score: 8.4/10
According to iSeeCars, the 2026 Lexus RX 350 is the most reliable luxury SUV available on the U.S. market, with an 8.4/10 reliability score. It also gets 8.5/10 for retained value and 8.4/10 for safety, resulting in an 8.4/10 overall score.
The RX 350 features the Toyota Group’s turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission, producing 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet to the front or all four wheels.
J.D. Power awards the 2026 model year range with an 81/100 consumer-verified overall score, including 82/100 for quality and reliability, 76/100 for the driving experience, 80/100 for resale, and 85/100 for the dealership experience. Edmunds indicates that you’re likely to find yourself spending $9,278 on maintenance and $1,007 on repairs over the course of five years and 60,000 miles. CarEdge adds that you may find yourself spending $2,582 on maintenance over the same period.
Sources: iSeeCars, Edmunds, J.D. Power, and CarEdge
