Best midsize SUVs of 2026, ranked by owner data

We ranked 19 midsize SUVs on sale in the US and Canada against each other on three measured things: problems reported by owners, the new asking price, and EPA combined fuel economy.

Data from October 2026. Sources: owner reports, Auto.dev US listings, EPA ratings. How we rank · Best used midsize SUVs

Chevrolet Blazer

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#1 of 19

Chevrolet Blazer

Score 84 out of 100

  • Owner reliability (37 of 45 points): 5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent: fewer than about 83% of this list
  • Price (30 of 30 points): median new asking price $32,366 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): the lowest of this list
  • Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 23 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 66% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
New price
$31k–$34k (median $32,366)
Fuel economy
23 mpg
Owner reports
5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent
Main owner complaint
Thermostat failure

Best for

  • Most reliable by owners

    Ford Explorer

    1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports. Ranked #2.

  • Lowest new price

    Chevrolet Blazer

    Median new asking price $32,366. Ranked #1.

  • Best fuel economy

    Kia Sorento

    24 mpg combined (EPA). Ranked #5.

The full ranking

  1. #1

    Chevrolet Blazer

    Score 84
    New price
    $31k–$34k (median $32,366)
    Fuel economy
    23 mpg
    Owner reports
    5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent
    Main owner complaint
    Thermostat failure
    Why #1
    • Owner reliability (37 of 45 points): 5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent: fewer than about 83% of this list
    • Price (30 of 30 points): median new asking price $32,366 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): the lowest of this list
    • Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 23 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 66% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  2. #2

    Ford Explorer

    Score 74
    New price
    $35k–$41k (median $36,721)
    Fuel economy
    20 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Transmission reliability problems
    Why #2
    • Owner reliability (44 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 97% of this list
    • Price (25 of 30 points): median new asking price $36,721 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 83% of this list
    • Fuel economy (5 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 19% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  3. #3

    Nissan Murano

    Score 67
    New price
    $36k–$43k (median $38,310)
    Fuel economy
    23 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) failure
    Why #3
    • Owner reliability (27 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 61% of this list
    • Price (23 of 30 points): median new asking price $38,310 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 78% of this list
    • Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 23 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 66% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  4. #4

    Hyundai Palisade

    Score 60
    New price
    $37k–$45k (median $41,167)
    Fuel economy
    20 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Excessive engine oil consumption (primarily 2020-2021 models)
    Why #4
    • Owner reliability (37 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 83% of this list
    • Price (18 of 30 points): median new asking price $41,167 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 61% of this list
    • Fuel economy (5 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 19% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  5. #5

    Kia Sorento

    Score 57
    New price
    $30k–$35k (median $33,182)
    Fuel economy
    24 mpg
    Owner reports
    4 very frequent problems and 1 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Transmission failures
    Why #5
    • Owner reliability (6 of 45 points): 4 very frequent problems and 1 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 14% of this list
    • Price (28 of 30 points): median new asking price $33,182 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 94% of this list
    • Fuel economy (23 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 91% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  6. #6

    Ford Bronco

    Score 56
    New price
    $40k–$52k (median $44,989)
    Fuel economy
    19 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    General build-quality and reliability inconsistency, especially on 2021-2022 models
    Why #6
    • Owner reliability (44 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 97% of this list
    • Price (10 of 30 points): median new asking price $44,989 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 33% of this list
    • Fuel economy (2 of 25 points): 19 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 6% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  7. #7

    Volkswagen Atlas

    Score 53
    New price
    $39k–$43k (median $41,920)
    Fuel economy
    24 mpg
    Owner reports
    2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Severe infotainment/software glitches
    Why #7
    • Owner reliability (15 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 33% of this list
    • Price (15 of 30 points): median new asking price $41,920 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 50% of this list
    • Fuel economy (23 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 91% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  8. #8

    Toyota Highlander

    Score 50
    New price
    $50k–$55k (median $52,165)
    Fuel economy
    24 mpg
    Owner reports
    2 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    8-speed automatic transmission failures (whining, complete failure)
    Why #8
    • Owner reliability (27 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 2 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 61% of this list
    • Price (0 of 30 points): median new asking price $52,165 (48 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 0% of this list
    • Fuel economy (23 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 91% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  9. #9

    Jeep Grand Cherokee

    Score 48
    New price
    $37k–$43k (median $38,515)
    Fuel economy
    22 mpg
    Owner reports
    2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Poor long-term reliability / high repair frequency
    Why #9
    • Owner reliability (15 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 33% of this list
    • Price (22 of 30 points): median new asking price $38,515 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 72% of this list
    • Fuel economy (11 of 25 points): 22 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 44% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  10. #10

    Chevrolet Blazer EV

    Score 47
    New price
    $37k–$44k (median $39,420)
    Fuel economy
    95 MPGe
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Severe software and electronic failures
    Why #10
    • Owner reliability (27 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 61% of this list
    • Price (20 of 30 points): median new asking price $39,420 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 67% of this list
    • Fuel economy (0 of 25 points): No data yet (too few EVs to compare)
  11. #11

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    Score 47
    New price
    $32k–$39k (median $34,730)
    Fuel economy
    23 mpg
    Owner reports
    3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Catastrophic Engine Failure (Theta II and related GDI engines, ~2013-2019)
    Why #11
    • Owner reliability (3 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 6% of this list
    • Price (27 of 30 points): median new asking price $34,730 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 89% of this list
    • Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 23 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 66% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  12. #12

    Subaru Outback

    Score 46
    New price
    $36k–$45k (median $41,695)
    Fuel economy
    24 mpg
    Owner reports
    2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Infotainment system failures (6th gen
    Why #12
    • Owner reliability (6 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 14% of this list
    • Price (17 of 30 points): median new asking price $41,695 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 56% of this list
    • Fuel economy (23 of 25 points): 24 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 91% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  13. #13

    Toyota 4Runner

    Score 43
    New price
    $46k–$56k (median $47,147)
    Fuel economy
    22 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Excessive frame rust
    Why #13
    • Owner reliability (27 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 61% of this list
    • Price (5 of 30 points): median new asking price $47,147 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 17% of this list
    • Fuel economy (11 of 25 points): 22 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 44% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  14. #14

    Kia EV9

    Score 39
    New price
    $48k–$61k (median $51,864)
    Fuel economy
    84 MPGe
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    ICCU (Integrated Charging Control Unit) failure
    Why #14
    • Owner reliability (37 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 83% of this list
    • Price (2 of 30 points): median new asking price $51,864 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 6% of this list
    • Fuel economy (0 of 25 points): No data yet (too few EVs to compare)
  15. #15

    Honda Pilot

    Score 38
    New price
    $46k–$52k (median $50,942)
    Fuel economy
    21 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Timing belt maintenance
    Why #15
    • Owner reliability (27 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 4 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 61% of this list
    • Price (3 of 30 points): median new asking price $50,942 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 11% of this list
    • Fuel economy (8 of 25 points): 21 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 31% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  16. #16

    Subaru Ascent

    Score 33
    New price
    $39k–$46k (median $45,772)
    Fuel economy
    22 mpg
    Owner reports
    2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    CVT transmission reliability
    Why #16
    • Owner reliability (15 of 45 points): 2 very frequent problems and 3 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 33% of this list
    • Price (7 of 30 points): median new asking price $45,772 (49 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 22% of this list
    • Fuel economy (11 of 25 points): 22 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 44% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  17. #17

    Nissan Pathfinder

    Score 30
    New price
    $40k–$49k (median $41,967)
    Fuel economy
    23 mpg
    Owner reports
    4 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Electrical & Sensor Malfunctions
    Why #17
    • Owner reliability (0 of 45 points): 4 very frequent problems and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 0% of this list
    • Price (13 of 30 points): median new asking price $41,967 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 44% of this list
    • Fuel economy (17 of 25 points): 23 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 66% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  18. #18

    Kia Telluride

    Score 28
    New price
    $44k–$49k (median $45,623)
    Fuel economy
    20 mpg
    Owner reports
    3 very frequent problems and 1 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    Underpowered 3.8L V6 engine
    Why #18
    • Owner reliability (15 of 45 points): 3 very frequent problems and 1 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 33% of this list
    • Price (8 of 30 points): median new asking price $45,623 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 28% of this list
    • Fuel economy (5 of 25 points): 20 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 19% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list
  19. #19

    Dodge Durango

    Score 27
    New price
    $38k–$47k (median $42,972)
    Fuel economy
    17 mpg
    Owner reports
    1 very frequent problem and 5 recurring in owner reports
    Main owner complaint
    LED headlight/DRL failure
    Why #19
    • Owner reliability (15 of 45 points): 1 very frequent problem and 5 recurring in owner reports: fewer than about 33% of this list
    • Price (12 of 30 points): median new asking price $42,972 (50 US listings, Auto.dev): lower than about 39% of this list
    • Fuel economy (0 of 25 points): 17 mpg combined (EPA): better than about 0% of the gas and hybrid cars on this list

How we rank

  • Owner reliability, 45 points. Problems that owners report again and again, from our owner reports. A very frequent problem counts twice. Fewer problems than the other cars on this page earns more points.
  • New price, 30 points. The median asking price in US listings (Auto.dev). Cheaper than the others earns more.
  • Fuel economy, 25 points. EPA combined rating. Electric cars are compared only with other electric cars, in MPGe.
  • No guesses. A car needs enough owner reports and three years on sale to be ranked. A number we don't have earns 0 points and says "No data yet". We never compare NHTSA complaint counts between models, because they grow with the number of cars sold.

Questions

What is the best midsize SUV of 2026?
The Chevrolet Blazer ranks #1 of 19 with a score of 84 out of 100. 5 recurring problems in owner reports, none very frequent, and its new price is $32,366 at the median.
Which midsize SUV has the fewest owner-reported problems?
The Ford Explorer: 1 very frequent problem and 2 recurring in owner reports.
What is the cheapest midsize SUV on this list?
The Chevrolet Blazer, with a median new asking price $32,366, based on US listings.
How does CarWizz rank midsize SUVs?
Each car is compared only with the other cars on this page. Owner reliability is worth 45 points, new price 30 points and EPA combined fuel economy 25 points. A car without enough owner reports is not ranked, and a missing number earns no points.

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