The 20 Longest-Lasting Cars You Can Buy

What are the longest-lasting vehicles on the road? A study by iSeeCars.com provides the answer. The company looked at 260 million cars sold between 2012 and 2022 and projected the percentage that would still be on the road at 250,000 miles (about the maximum you could expect a vehicle to last).

The results broadly fit the expected stereotype. 11 of the top 20 are built by either Toyota or Honda. 10 of the top 12 are body-on-frame trucks and SUVs.

Note that some vehicles, like the Toyota Sequoia and Toyota Tundra, have been recently updated. And while manufacturers will claim that the new and improved cars should be as durable as their predecessors (if not more so), that has not been proven yet. Where this list could be beneficial is buying a substantially (but not entirely) used car; a Toyota Avalon with 100,000 miles may have a lot of life left.

Here is the list of the top 20 longest-lasting vehicles on the road.

1. Ford F-350 Super Duty

Ford F-Series Super Duty

The Ford Super Duty is the brand’s line of heavy-duty pickup trucks. The F-250 and others offer customers an array of configurations and customization options for jobsite, towing and off-road usage.

• Starts at $44,970

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 49.1%
• Compared to average: 4.2x

2. Toyota Land Cruiser

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser nameplate is back in the American market. This time it’s a smaller, cheaper midsize SUV that is a twin of the Lexus GX. It packs a new hybrid engine and should have substantial off-road capability.

• Starts at $55,950

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 47.9%
• Compared to average: 4.1x

3. Toyota Tundra

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Toyota Tundra

The Tundra is Toyota’s full-size pickup truck. The third-generation version, on sale since 2022, offers a choice of straight gas and hybrid powertrains. It comes in a choice of extended cab and crew cab layouts.

• Starts at $39,965

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 47.9%
• Compared to average: 4.1x

4. Toyota Sequoia

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Toyota Sequoia

The Sequoia is Toyota’s full-size three-row body-on-frame SUV. It’s closely related to the Tundra pickup truck, and with the downsizing of the Land Cruiser, now sits at the top of Toyota’s U.S. SUV lineup.

• Starts at $61,275

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 47.1%
• Compared to average: 4.0x

5. Ford F-250 Super Duty

Ford F-Series Super Duty

The Ford Super Duty is the brand’s line of heavy-duty pickup trucks. The F-250 and others offer customers an array of configurations and customization options for jobsite, towing and off-road usage.

• $44,970 at Ford

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 43.6%
• Compared to average: 3.7x

6. Honda Pilot

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Honda Pilot

The Pilot is Honda’s largest SUV, a three-row crossover. Fully revamped in 2023, it offers a choice of front- or all-wheel-drive and seating for up to eight people.

• Starts at $39,990

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 42.7%
• Compared to average: 3.6x

7. Toyota Tacoma

All-New

2024 Toyota Tacoma

• $31,500.00 at toyota.com

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 41.7%
• Compared to average: 3.5x

8. GMC Sierra 2500HD

GMC

GMC Sierra HD

The Sierra HD is GMC’s heavy duty pickup truck line. It comes in a choice of 2500HD and 3500HD models with differing payload capacities, and can be optioned from a basic work truck to a luxury machine. It’s mechanically identical to the Chevrolet Silverado HD.

• Starts at $45,400

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 41.3%
• Compared to average: 3.5x

9. Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

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Chevrolet Silverado HD

The Silverado HD is Chevrolet heavy duty pickup truck line. It comes in a choice of 2500HD and 3500HD models with differing payload capacities, and can be optioned from a basic work truck to a luxury machine. It’s mechanically identical to the GMC Sierra HD.

• Starts at $43,400

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 41.2%
• Compared to average: 3.5x

10. Toyota 4Runner

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Toyota 4Runner

The Toyota 4Runner is a midsize body-on-frame SUV. Though it has grown dated compared to its competition it is renowned for its legendary quality, durability and reliability.

• Starts at $42,200

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 41.0%
• Compared to average: 3.5x

11. Toyota Avalon

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Toyota Avalon

The Avalon is Toyota’s full-size premium sedan, sitting above the Camry in the U.S. lineup. It was discontinued in 2023 to make way for the new all-hybrid Toyota Crown.

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 33.1%
• Compared to average: 2.8x

12. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Silverado 1500 is the mainstream version of Chevrolet’s full-size pickup truck. The current generation debuted in 2019. It’s mechanically identical to the GMC Sierra 1500.

• Starts at $36,800

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 31.0%
• Compared to average: 2.6x

13. Acura MDX

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Acura MDX

The MDX is Acura’s midsize crossover, and its de facto flagship with the departure of the NSX sports car. It offers up to three rows of seats, and a choice of front- or “super handling” all-wheel-drive.

• Starts at $50,150

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 29.2%
• Compared to average: 2.5x

14. Honda Element

Honda

Honda Element

The Element is a boxy compact SUV made by Honda for the U.S. market. It went on sale in 2003, but was discontinued in 2011.

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 27.8%
• Compared to average: 2.4x

15. Honda CR-V

Honda

Honda CR-V

The CR-V is Honda’s compact crossover SUV. First introduced in 1995, the latest generation that debuted in 2022 offers a choice of gasoline or hybrid powertrains and front- or all-wheel-drive.

• Starts at $29,500

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 27.5%
• Compared to average: 2.3x

16. Honda Accord

Honda

Honda Accord

The Accord is Honda’s venerable and long-successful midsize sedan. The latest version arrived in 2022, and offers a choice of turbocharged or hybrid powertrains.

• Starts at $27,895

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 27.1%
• Compared to average: 2.3x

17. Chevrolet Avalanche

Chevrolet

Chevrolet

Chevrolet Avalanche

The Avalanche is an unconventional full-size truck from Chevrolet that combined attributes from the Tahoe SUV and Silverado pickup, and added unique features like a fold-down gate between cabin and bed. Introduced in 2011, it was discontinued in 2013.

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 26.7%
• Compared to average: 2.3x

18. Ram 2500

Ram

Ram 2500 / 3500 HD

The 2500 HD and 3500 HD are Ram’s heavy duty pickup trucks. They’re available in a wide variety of body styles, bed lengths and trim configurations that range from spartan to luxurious.

• Starts at $47,740

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 26.3%
• Compared to average: 2.2x

19. Ram 3500

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Ram

Ram 2500 / 3500 HD

The 2500 HD and 3500 HD are Ram’s heavy duty pickup trucks. They’re available in a wide variety of body styles, bed lengths and trim configurations that range from spartan to luxurious.

• $47,740 at Ram

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 24.3%
• Compared to average: 2.1x

20. Toyota Sienna

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Toyota

Toyota Sienna

The Sienna is Toyota’s American-market minivan. It distinguishes itself with its standard hybrid powertrain and available all-wheel drive and seats up to eight occupants.

• Starts at $37,685

• Chance of lasting 250,000 miles: 23.3%
• Compared to average: 2.0x

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