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The most reliable vans

Ranked by the MotorFiable Score of the whole car, out of 10: half comes from its engines and the other half from the rest of the car (gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics…). Only vans with solid evidence are included: at least three sources and five documented faults, each backed by its sources.

Of the 45 vans with solid evidence, the one with the highest score is the Renault Kangoo III (6.9/10), followed by the Iveco Daily VI (6.8) and the Fiat Ducato III (6.8). The one with the lowest score is the Fiat Scudo III (3.9/10), mainly because of wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts.

How we work

45 cars

Each label is that part's score out of 10. Only parts with documented faults or MOT inspection data are shown.

  1. Rank 1
    Renault Kangoo IIIVan and combi · 2021–todayHigh severityProtruding latches on the rear-hinged doors that can strike the head(bodywork)Engine 7.5Electronics 8.6Bodywork 7.1Security 7.9
    6.9 out of 10Overall score
  2. Rank 2
    Fiat Ducato IIIVan and combi · 2006–todayCritical severityOil leak from the high-pressure hydraulic power steering pipe (2023 units)(steering)Engine 8.0Gearbox 8.6Suspension 6.8Brakes 7.2Steering 7.3Lights 7.6Bodywork 5.3
    6.8 out of 10Overall score
  3. Rank 3
    Iveco Daily VIVan and combi · 2014–todayHigh severityFront brake hose damaged by the routing of the electric brake or tyre pressure monitoring wiring(brakes)Engine 7.5Suspension 7.7Brakes 5.4Steering 8.6Electrical 9.3Lights 5.7Bodywork 4.4Security 7.9
    6.8 out of 10Overall score
  4. Rank 4
    Citroën Berlingo IVan and combi · 1996–2012High severityHead gasket damaged after overheating(1.4 and 1.6 TU3/TU5 engine)Engine 6.4Gearbox 7.9Suspension 8.2Brakes 8.0Steering 7.9Electrical 9.3Lights 7.7Bodywork 8.1
    6.7 out of 10Overall score
  5. Rank 5
    Mercedes-Benz Citan W415Van and combi · 2012–2021Critical severityUnderbody brake pipe not screwed in properly on cars built in August and September 2016(brakes)Engine 7.3Suspension 8.4Brakes 7.2Steering 6.3Electrical 8.6Lights 7.2Bodywork 8.0
    6.7 out of 10Overall score
  6. Rank 6
    Peugeot Partner IVan and combi · 1996–2012High severityHead gasket damaged after overheating(1.4 and 1.6 TU3/TU5 engine)Engine 6.4Gearbox 7.9Suspension 7.9Brakes 7.7Steering 7.9Electrical 9.3Lights 7.6Bodywork 8.5
    6.7 out of 10Overall score
  7. Rank 7
    Volkswagen Caddy VVan and combi · 2020–todayCritical severityCorrosion of the Caddy's steering box fixing bolt(steering)Engine 7.7Suspension 7.9Brakes 7.9Tyres 7.9Steering 7.1
    6.6 out of 10Overall score
  8. Rank 8
    Ford Transit VI-VIIVan and combi · 2006–2014Critical severityFatigue of the rear axle brake pipe bracket bolt(brakes)Engine 7.1Suspension 6.7Brakes 6.8Steering 8.7Lights 7.0Bodywork 4.2Security 7.1
    6.3 out of 10Overall score
  9. Rank 9
    Nissan NV400Van and combi · 2011–2021Critical severitySteering shaft to steering box joint poorly tightened on the Nissan NV400 (2016-2017)(steering)Engine 6.8Suspension 7.9Brakes 7.2Steering 7.5Lights 6.4Bodywork 6.6
    6.3 out of 10Overall score
  10. Rank 10
    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1NVan and combi · 1995–2006Critical severityInternal fault in the airbag control module: the airbag could fail to deploy (2003 campaign)(security)Engine 6.4Gearbox 9.3Suspension 8.5Brakes 7.8Tyres 8.6Steering 8.8Lights 7.4Bodywork 7.9Security 7.1
    6.2 out of 10Overall score
  11. Rank 11
    Opel Movano BVan and combi · 2010–2021Critical severitySteering intermediate shaft not tightened properly on the Movano B (2015–2017): risk of losing steering control(steering)Engine 6.8Suspension 7.7Brakes 7.1Steering 7.6Lights 6.8Bodywork 6.1Security 7.1
    6.2 out of 10Overall score
  12. Rank 12
    Renault Master IIIVan and combi · 2010–2024Critical severitySteering column cover not tightened properly: risk of losing steering (2016-2017)(steering)Engine 6.8Gearbox 7.9Suspension 7.9Brakes 7.0Steering 7.6Electrical 7.9Lights 6.7Bodywork 6.8Security 7.1
    6.2 out of 10Overall score
  13. Rank 13
    Volkswagen Transporter T6Van and combi · 2015–2024High severityHigh oil consumption(2.0 TSI / TFSI engine)Engine 6.2Gearbox 8.2Suspension 8.1Brakes 8.5Tyres 7.9Steering 9.0Lights 8.4Bodywork 8.2Security 7.1
    6.2 out of 10Overall score
  14. Rank 14
    Nissan PrimastarVan and combi · 2001–2014Critical severityCracks in the metal structure of the steering wheel(steering)Engine 6.8Gearbox 9.3Suspension 7.5Brakes 7.2Steering 5.2Electrical 8.6Lights 7.2Bodywork 8.1Security 7.1
    6.1 out of 10Overall score
  15. Rank 15
    Citroën Jumpy IIIVan and combi · 2016–todayMedium severityAdBlue (SCR) tank and pump failure(2.0 BlueHDi engine)Engine 5.9Suspension 7.5Brakes 7.3Steering 9.3Lights 7.2Bodywork 7.4
    6.0 out of 10Overall score
  16. Rank 16
    Ford Tourneo CustomVan and combi · 2013–2023Critical severityDegradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)(1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue engine)Engine 5.6Suspension 7.2Brakes 7.9Steering 8.2Lights 8.2Electronics 8.6Bodywork 7.3
    6.0 out of 10Overall score
  17. Rank 17
    Toyota ProAce IIVan and combi · 2016–todayCritical severityRear suspension spring: badly welded bracket (2021) and incorrectly fitted springs (2024)(suspension)Engine 6.5Suspension 6.7Brakes 7.8Steering 8.2Lights 7.2Electronics 7.9Climate control 8.6Bodywork 6.0
    6.0 out of 10Overall score
  18. Rank 18
    Volkswagen Transporter T5Van and combi · 2003–2015Critical severityPlasma coating flaking off the cylinders(2.5 TDI R5 engine)Engine 5.5Gearbox 8.2Suspension 7.3Brakes 7.7Steering 8.6Lights 7.7Bodywork 8.9Security 6.1
    5.9 out of 10Overall score
  19. Rank 19
    Fiat Doblò IVan and combi · 2000–2010High severityIntake manifold flap failure (swirl effect)(1.9 JTD/Multijet and 2.4 JTD engine)Engine 5.2Suspension 8.0Brakes 8.1Steering 8.0Lights 7.3Bodywork 8.1Security 7.9
    5.8 out of 10Overall score
  20. Rank 20
    Peugeot Expert IIIVan and combi · 2016–todayCritical severityFront suspension arms: mounting bolts and joint broken by corrosion(suspension)Engine 5.9Suspension 6.6Brakes 7.6Steering 9.4Lights 7.4Electronics 7.9Bodywork 7.7Security 7.9
    5.8 out of 10Overall score
  21. Rank 21
    Dacia DokkerVan and combi · 2012–2021Critical severityRecall for debris in the brake hydraulic unit (ABS/ESP)(brakes)Engine 5.7Suspension 8.0Brakes 7.4Steering 7.7Lights 7.4Bodywork 7.8Security 6.1
    5.6 out of 10Overall score
  22. Rank 22
    Ford TransitVan and combi · 2014–todayCritical severityDegradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)(1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue engine)Engine 5.6Gearbox 7.1Suspension 6.4Brakes 7.6Steering 8.3Electrical 7.1Lights 7.6Bodywork 7.7Security 7.1
    5.6 out of 10Overall score
  23. Rank 23
    Ford Transit ConnectVan and combi · 2013–2023Critical severityDegradation of the timing belt running in oil(1.0 EcoBoost engine)Engine 5.1Gearbox 6.1Suspension 8.7Brakes 8.1Steering 9.1Lights 8.1Electronics 8.6Bodywork 8.3
    5.6 out of 10Overall score
  24. Rank 24
    Ford Transit CustomVan and combi · 2012–2023Critical severityDegradation of the wet timing belt (2.0 EcoBlue)(1.5 / 2.0 EcoBlue engine)Engine 5.6Suspension 7.2Brakes 7.4Steering 8.6Electrical 7.9Lights 7.6Bodywork 7.7Security 7.1
    5.6 out of 10Overall score
  25. Rank 25
    Nissan NV200Van and combi · 2009–2021Critical severityDefective steering wheel attachment to the steering column on the 2012 Nissan NV200(steering)Engine 5.7Suspension 6.6Brakes 7.6Steering 8.3Electrical 6.1Lights 6.7Bodywork 8.7Security 7.1
    5.6 out of 10Overall score
  26. Rank 26
    Volkswagen Caddy IIIVan and combi · 2004–2020Critical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure (EA111)(1.2 and 1.4 TSI engine)Engine 5.5Gearbox 6.8Suspension 7.9Brakes 7.7Steering 8.0Electrical 8.9Lights 8.3Bodywork 7.8
    5.6 out of 10Overall score
  27. Rank 27
    Peugeot Partner IIIVan and combi · 2018–todayCritical severityWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts(1.5 BlueHDi engine)Engine 4.5Gearbox 9.3Suspension 8.2Brakes 7.9Tyres 7.1Steering 8.0Lights 7.3Bodywork 7.8
    5.5 out of 10Overall score
  28. Rank 28
    Fiat Doblò IIVan and combi · 2010–2022Critical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(1.3 Multijet engine)Engine 4.7Gearbox 8.5Suspension 7.3Brakes 7.2Steering 9.1Lights 7.7Bodywork 7.8
    5.4 out of 10Overall score
  29. Rank 29
    Opel Combo EVan and combi · 2018–todayCritical severityWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts(1.5 BlueHDi engine)Engine 4.5Gearbox 8.6Suspension 8.6Brakes 8.1Steering 7.9Lights 8.3Electronics 9.3Bodywork 7.9Security 7.1
    5.3 out of 10Overall score
  30. Rank 30
    Renault Kangoo IIVan and combi · 2008–2021Critical severityWear and seizure of the big-end bearings(1.5 dCi engine)Engine 4.1Gearbox 7.9Suspension 8.1Brakes 8.1Steering 7.7Electrical 8.6Lights 7.4Bodywork 9.4Security 7.9
    5.3 out of 10Overall score
  31. Rank 31
    Opel Vivaro CVan and combi · 2019–todayCritical severityWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts(1.5 BlueHDi engine)Engine 4.7Suspension 6.4Brakes 8.3Steering 8.2Lights 7.8Electronics 7.9Bodywork 7.9Security 6.8
    5.2 out of 10Overall score
  32. Rank 32
    Opel Combo DVan and combi · 2011–2018Critical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(1.3 Multijet engine)Engine 3.6Suspension 6.8Brakes 7.7Steering 8.4Lights 7.7Bodywork 8.3
    5.0 out of 10Overall score
  33. Rank 33
    Citroën Berlingo IIVan and combi · 2008–2018Critical severityOil-bath timing belt degradation(1.2 PureTech engine)Engine 2.6Gearbox 8.6Suspension 8.3Brakes 8.8Steering 9.1Lights 7.2Bodywork 8.5Security 8.6
    4.8 out of 10Overall score
  34. Rank 34
    Citroën Berlingo IIIVan and combi · 2018–todayCritical severityOil-bath timing belt degradation(1.2 PureTech engine)Engine 3.7Gearbox 8.6Suspension 8.8Brakes 8.5Steering 8.4Lights 8.1Climate control 7.1Bodywork 7.8Security 7.1
    4.8 out of 10Overall score
  35. Rank 35
    Peugeot RifterVan and combi · 2018–todayCritical severityOil-bath timing belt degradation(1.2 PureTech engine)Engine 3.7Suspension 8.6Brakes 8.5Steering 7.7Lights 8.0Climate control 7.1Bodywork 7.9Security 7.1
    4.8 out of 10Overall score
  36. Rank 36
    Toyota ProAce CityVan and combi · 2019–todayCritical severityOil-bath timing belt degradation(1.2 PureTech engine)Engine 3.7Gearbox 7.1Suspension 8.0Brakes 7.2Tyres 8.6Steering 7.9Lights 9.0Electronics 7.9Bodywork 7.8
    4.8 out of 10Overall score
  37. Rank 37
    Fiat QuboVan and combi · 2008–2019Critical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(1.3 Multijet engine)Engine 3.6Gearbox 8.5Suspension 7.6Brakes 7.7Steering 8.6Lights 7.9Bodywork 7.8Security 6.1
    4.7 out of 10Overall score
  38. Rank 38
    Mercedes-Benz Vito W639Van and combi · 2003–2014Critical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(OM651 engine)Engine 3.1Suspension 7.3Brakes 7.5Steering 9.1Electrical 7.9Lights 7.9Bodywork 7.7Security 6.1
    4.6 out of 10Overall score
  39. Rank 39
    Opel Zafira LifeVan and combi · 2019–todayCritical severityWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts(1.5 BlueHDi engine)Engine 3.9Suspension 6.1Brakes 7.1Electrical 7.1Security 7.9
    4.4 out of 10Overall score
  40. Rank 40
    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 906Van and combi · 2006–2018Critical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(OM651 engine)Engine 3.1Gearbox 7.8Suspension 7.6Brakes 6.9Steering 7.0Electrical 7.9Lights 7.4Bodywork 8.1Security 6.1
    4.3 out of 10Overall score
  41. Rank 41
    Peugeot Partner IIVan and combi · 2008–2018Critical severityOil-bath timing belt degradation(1.2 PureTech engine)Engine 1.6Gearbox 8.6Suspension 8.3Brakes 8.6Tyres 8.9Steering 8.5Lights 7.1Bodywork 8.5Security 8.6
    4.3 out of 10Overall score
  42. Rank 42
    Fiat Doblò IIIVan and combi · 2022–todayCritical severityWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts(1.5 BlueHDi engine)Engine 2.9Brakes 7.1Tyres 7.1Electrical 7.9Electronics 7.1
    4.2 out of 10Overall score
  43. Rank 43
    Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907Van and combi · 2018–todayCritical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(OM651 engine)Engine 3.2Gearbox 6.5Suspension 7.6Brakes 6.3Steering 7.8Lights 6.8Electronics 8.6Climate control 7.9Bodywork 5.3
    4.2 out of 10Overall score
  44. Rank 44
    Mercedes-Benz Vito W447Van and combi · 2014–todayCritical severityTiming chain stretch and tensioner failure(OM651 engine)Engine 2.4Gearbox 7.8Suspension 6.2Brakes 6.0Steering 7.5Lights 8.4Electronics 8.6Bodywork 8.7
    4.0 out of 10Overall score
  45. Rank 45
    Fiat Scudo IIIVan and combi · 2022–todayCritical severityWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts(1.5 BlueHDi engine)Engine 2.9Suspension 5.7Electrical 6.1Electronics 7.1Security 7.9
    3.9 out of 10Overall score

The least reliable vans

The three with the lowest scores and the fault that weighs most in each.

  1. Fiat Scudo III · 3.9/10Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi engine)
  2. Mercedes-Benz Vito W447 · 4.0/10Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (OM651 engine)
  3. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 · 4.2/10Timing chain stretch and tensioner failure (OM651 engine)

How it is calculated

The score combines the risk index of its engines and that of the rest of the car, calculated from the most serious documented faults (severity times frequency). Faults that the manufacturer fixes free of charge under a recall carry less weight. A high score does not guarantee that a particular car will not fail: it means we have found fewer serious, frequent documented faults. More recent models have been on the road for fewer years and may have fewer documented faults: preferably compare cars from the same period. Full methodology