Plug-In Hybrids Face Reliability Woes, EVs Fare Better: J.D. Power

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are the least reliable vehicles, with 237 problems per 100 vehicles, surpassing EVs at 212, per J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study. Gasoline and standard hybrids report fewer issues. PHEVs’ complexity, combining gas and electric systems, drives higher repair rates. Despite EV improvements, tech issues persist across all vehicle types. PHEVs … Read more