(Bloomberg/Keith Naughton) — Tesla Inc. made its first appearance in the top 10 for reliability in Consumer Reports’ rankings released Thursday, a stark turnaround for the electric vehicle maker that was a laggard just a few years ago.

Thanks to improvement in its build quality and what the magazine called a “standout” electric drive system, Tesla rose to ninth in reliability out of 26 brands tested, up from 17th last year. Back in 2022, Tesla’s reliability ranked 27th out of 28 brands.

The gains come despite ongoing issues with its electrically controlled doors – a technology that has proliferated across the automotive industry. A Bloomberg investigation found hundreds of consumer complaints to US regulators about the door systems, with Tesla accounting for the largest share.

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