Tesla fell six spots in Consumer Reports' rankings of the most reliable car brands (TSLA)

Tesla fell six spots in this year's rankings by Consumer Reports of the most reliable vehicle brands. The publication ranked Tesla 27th out of 29 brands with an average reliability score of 32 points out of a possible 100.

The top-rated brand, Lexus, received a score of 78. Toyota, Mazda, Subaru, and Kia rounded out Consumer Reports' five most reliable brands. The lowest-rated brand, Volvo, received a score of 22. Cadillac, Tesla, Ram, and GMC were the four other brands in Consumer Reports' bottom five.

Consumer Reports created the list by analyzing feedback on over 500,000 vehicles. The publication said Tesla's Model X SUV was the automaker's least reliable model due in part to reported issues with its falcon-wing doors and touchscreen. The Model X, which ranked among Consumer Reports' 10 least reliable vehicles, was also prone to troublesome noises and leaks, according to the publication.

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Consumer Reports said Tesla's Model S sedan had reported problems with its suspension and door handle. The Model 3 sedan, Tesla's newest vehicle, was the automaker's most reliable vehicle, according to Consumer Reports, which said it had "average" reliability.

Consumer Reports recently ranked Tesla's semi-autonomous driver assistance feature, Autopilot, the second-best among four semi-autonomous systems, and Tesla topped the publication's owner satisfaction survey in 2017 and 2016.

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