Full Rankings
Lower score is better. Ties occur only on exact score matches.
| Rank | Manufacturer | Risk Score | Avg Reliability | Avg Maintenance | Vehicles | |
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| 1 | Mercedes-Benz Excellent | 1.8 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 29 | View Models |
| 2 | Capacity Trucks Excellent | 1.9 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 14 | View Models |
| 3 | Nissan Good | 2.6 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 18 | View Models |
| 3 | Lexus Good | 2.6 | 8.9 | 7.8 | 10 | View Models |
| 5 | Toyota Good | 2.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 17 | View Models |
| 6 | Audi Good | 3.0 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 23 | View Models |
| 6 | Chevrolet Good | 3.0 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 20 | View Models |
| 8 | Hyundai Good | 3.5 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 10 | View Models |
| 9 | Volkswagen Average | 3.6 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 13 | View Models |
| 10 | Ford Average | 3.9 | 6.4 | 7.8 | 15 | View Models |
| 11 | BMW Average | 4.1 | 7.9 | 5.9 | 40 | View Models |
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Clear answers about what the ranking measures—and how to use it without over-trusting a single score.
What does the CarFocal Carfocal Ownership Risk Index 2015 tell shoppers?
Static 2015 manufacturer ranking based on combined reliability and maintenance risk. It ranks 11 manufacturers using data from 209 eligible vehicles, giving you a starting point for a lower-risk shortlist—not a verdict on every individual car.
View ranking tableHow is the Carfocal Ownership Risk Index 2015 calculated?
Start with the same eligible reliability data used by the Reliability Index. Add maintenance burden derived from first-year cost estimates, DIY difficulty, and repair prediction severity when available. Convert both reliability and maintenance into risk form, then combine them at a 50/50 weighting. Rank manufacturers by the average ownership risk across all eligible model-years with sufficient data. This yearly report filters the aggregation to 2015 vehicles before manufacturer ranking. Validate the exact model year, VIN, service history, and inspection before buying.
Read full methodologyWhich car brands rank highest in the Carfocal Ownership Risk Index 2015?
The top-ranked manufacturers in this index prioritize manageable maintenance costs and low failure risks across their tracked model years.
See top brandsHow the ranking is built
- Start with the same eligible reliability data used by the Reliability Index.
- Add maintenance burden derived from first-year cost estimates, DIY difficulty, and repair prediction severity when available.
- Convert both reliability and maintenance into risk form, then combine them at a 50/50 weighting.
- Rank manufacturers by the average ownership risk across all eligible model-years with sufficient data.
- This yearly report filters the aggregation to 2015 vehicles before manufacturer ranking.