Hybrid cars are a very reliable segment overall. This is one of the key findings of the 2008 Car reliability Survey announced on Thursday by Consumer Reports. The survey included nine hybrid models and around 1.4 million subscribers of Consumer Reports.

In the Family Cars category, the Toyota Prius, the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the luxury Lexus GS 450h Hybrid sedan are all among the most reliable. In the midsize SUV category, the Toyota Highlander and the Lexus RX400h are the most reliable, while the Ford Escape Hybrid is rated over average.

Consumer Reports found that the non-hybrid gas-savers such as the Honda Fit, Scion xD, Smart ForTwo, and Toyota Yaris had few problems.

Still, Japanese cars are the most reliable overall. The top 10 most-reliable brands sold in the U.S. are all owned by Asian car makers.