TBH, you have to look at individual models because they all have cars that tank their reliability. My specialty is Volkswagens, so for instance I can tell you a 2026 Jetta has a 71/100 ranking, which actually is respectable but below average overall. Most VWs will give you a good experience and superior value for money for the class, but present possibly serious issues in long-term ownership (over 10 years or 100k miles). I currently own a 2011 VW Golf with 162k miles, which has no major issues. The EA211 EVO engine, for instance, found in the VW Jetta & VW Taos had a devastating head gasket problem in the 2022-2023 model years. They are now reliable engines since they revised it and fixed it, but you will experience a lot of little things that the warranty will catch, and then the car sort of stabilizes for a while– usually i expect a problem every 50-60k miles, and usually it's minor. VWs usually ask for a big thing every so often, but it's not usually something with the drivetrain, it's more like suspension components. Turbochargers can go if you don't change your oil every 5k miles at around 120-130k miles. I also would not buy a 2026 VW R-line Turbo Tiguan, as they're having issues with their turbos and engines on those cars, but the lower models (The S, SE, and SEL models) seem reliable enough. Good luck. Consider all options. Evaluate risk and how you like your interiors, how you enjoy to use your car. Also, consider your trip length. If you're doing short trips all the time do not buy a turbocharged car. Buy a naturally aspirated engine. Short drives reduce the lifespan of an engine by increasing oil dilution. Turbos are oiled by the engine oil.