These Cars Are The Most Likely To Rack Up 250,000 Miles On The Odometer

Ryan Erik King

August 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM·4 min read

Many would like to assume that they’ll own a car for a decade after buying it. Some hope to own a vehicle longer enough to pass it down to a child. However, that’s not often the case. Mechanical problems frequently derail those plans, but automakers can still produce vehicles that will stand the test of time.

Vehicle search engine ISeeCars.com conducted its annual survey to see which vehicles are most likely to hit the quarter-million-mile mark. After analyzing 402 million cars, 8.6 percent is the overall chance that a vehicle will reach 250,000 miles. That figure varies based on the manufacturer and model. Here are the 25 vehicles most likely to reach that distant target:

25. - Toyota Prius (12.9%)

The Toyota Prius opens the list with a 12.9 percent chance. It won’t surprise any car enthusiast that Toyota has nine models in the top 25.

24. - Nissan Pathfinder (13.0%)

The Nissan Pathfinder is next with a 13 percent chance. SUVs are going to appear frequently on this list.

23. - Honda Accord Hybrid (13.1%)

The Honda Accord Hybrid has a 13.1 percent chance. Three cars in, two of them have hybrid powerplants and they aren’t done yet.

22. - Ford Expedition (13.1%)

The Ford Expedition, with a 13.1 percent chance, is this list’s first model from an American manufacturer. It isn’t really a spoiler if I tell you there’s only one other Ford ahead.

21. - Toyota Camry (13.5%)

The venerable Toyota Camry has a 13.5 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles. Two Toyotas down, seven to go.

20. - Honda CR-V (13.9%)

The Honda CR-V opens the top 20 with a 13.9 percent chance. While falling short of Toyota’s impressive tally, Honda had five models that made it to the top 25.

19 - GMC Yukon (14.6%)

The GMC Yukon is next up with a 14.6 percent chance. GMC had three models make the list.

18. - Nissan Titan (14.8%)

The Nissan Titan, with a 14.8 percent chance, is the first pickup truck on the list. There are seven pickup trucks in total in the top 25.

17. - Toyota Highlander (15.7%)

The Toyota Highlander, with a 15.7 percent chance, is the next Toyota on this list.

16. - Ford F-150 (15.8%)

The Ford F-150 is next up with a 15.8 percent chance. Yes, the F-150 is unsurprisingly the most reliable vehicle that Ford builds.

15. - GMC Sierra 1500 (16.1%)

The GMC Sierra 1500, with a 16.1 percent chance, is just slightly more reliable than its Ford rival.

14. - Honda Accord (16.6%)

The Honda Accord is the next sedan on the list, with a 16.6 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles.

13. - Honda Pilot (17.5%)

The Honda Pilot, with a 17.5 percent chance, snags the Japanese manufacturer back-to-back spots on the list.

12. - Chevrolet Tahoe (17.7%)

The Chevrolet Tahoe has a 17.7 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles.

11. - GMC Yukon XL (17.9%)

The GMC Yukon XL is next up with a 17.9 percent chance. Yes, the analysis differentiates the Yukon and the Yukon XL.

10. - Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (18.8%)

The top ten begin with the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The pickup truck has an 18.8 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles.

9. - Lexus GX (20.7%)

The Lexus GX, with a 20.7 percent chance, is the only vehicle from a luxury brand to make this list.

8. -Toyota Avalon (22.0%)

The Toyota Avalon, with a 22 percent chance, is the highest-ranking sedan in the top 25.

7. - Chevrolet Suburban (22.0%)

The Chevrolet Suburban, with a 22 percent chance, is the highest-ranking vehicle from an American manufacturer on this list.

6. - Honda Ridgeline (25.8%)

The Honda Ridgeline has a 25.8 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles. If you have been paying attention, you know only Toyota vehicles are left.

5. - Toyota Highlander Hybrid (25.9%)

The top five opens with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, with a 25.9 percent chance. It’s the highest-ranked hybrid on this list.

4. - Toyota Tacoma (26.7%)

The Toyota Tacoma has a 26.7 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles. There’s only one pickup remaining on this list.

3. - Toyota 4Runner (26.8%)

The Toyota 4Runner picks up a bronze medal with a 26.8 percent chance.

2. - Toyota Sequoia (36.4%)

The silver medal goes to the Toyota Sequoia, with a 36.4 percent chance. It’s hard not to be surprised by nearly ten percent difference between the Sequoia and the 4Runner.

1. - Toyota Tundra (36.6%)

The Toyota Tundra, with a 36.6 percent chance, takes home the gold medal as the vehicle most likely to reach 250,000 miles.

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