The Longest-Lasting Cars Over 200,000 Miles – 2017 Study Shows SUVs Dominate

[CoolMax]

The Longest-Lasting Cars Over 200,000 Miles ? 2017 Study Shows SUVs Dominate

Top 14 Longest-Lasting Vehicles*
Rank Model % of Cars Over 200k Miles
1 Ford Expedition 5.7%
2 Toyota Sequoia 5.6%
3 Chevrolet Suburban 4.8%
4 Toyota 4Runner 4.7%
5 GMC Yukon XL 4.2%
6 Chevrolet Tahoe 3.5%
7 GMC Yukon 3.0%
8 Toyota Avalon 2.6%
9 Toyota Tacoma 2.5%
10 Honda Accord 2.3%
10 Honda Odyssey 2.3%
11 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2.2%
12 Ford F-150 2.1%
13 GMC Sierra 1500 2.0%
Average for All Models 1.3%
* With at least 2.0% of cars sold over 200,000 miles

 

[PWD4R]

Pretty shocked corolla isn't on there. You know how many 300k corolla videos there are?

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[blanchard7684]

I'd like to see the 300,000 mile list.

 

["krax"]

I would have expected to see more 3/4 ton pickups on the list. My understanding was that those are built better than their 1/2 ton counterparts.

 

[crunchcity]

I would have expected to see more 3/4 ton pickups on the list. My understanding was that those are built better than their 1/2 ton counterparts.

Definitely, and I've seen similar lists where the 3/4 tons were at the top of the list and/or dominated it.

And of course, in the OP's list I'm assuming they are all for older generation versions of the vehicles with less tech/less things to go wrong generally...

 

[Hepar]

Pretty shocked corolla isn't on there. You know how many 300k corolla videos there are?

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I bet because it's a percentage combined with how many were made. My guess as to why you see the Accord on the list, but not the Civic.

 

[TrdinOhio]

I cant believe this is a 2017 survey...Its amazing the highest rating was a mere 5.7%...
On average the price of a new vehicle is 34k and the average American car payment is like 480 bucks a month...None of those vehicles on the list were 34K either. I figured people would be demanding more out of vehicles these days and keeping vehicles longer. Industry trends seem to point that people are wanting quality built as one of the most important driving factor these days as well.
Perhaps im jaded and demand longevity and quality over most other attributes but I guess that's why I drive a 4Runner.
As a consumer I hold the power to steer manufacturers decisions and processes. I believe 200K should be the norm and not the exception these days.

 

[JeffMerr]

Correct me if I'm wrong but this doesn't really represent vehicle longevity. It's based on how many 200k vehicles are "on the road." Vehicle sales would impact this number more than anything else wouldn't it? If ford sells a crap load of expeditions, even if 50% of them fail before 200k, they would still represent a significant number of "on the road over 200k" vehicles.

 

[ukbloke]

Correct me if I'm wrong but this doesn't really represent vehicle longevity. It's based on how many 200k vehicles are "on the road."

I completely agree. This doesn't really say all that much about vehicle durability.

The Expedition is top because Ford used to sell > 200K of them a year, but now they only sell 30-40K. This means that most Expeditions left on the road are old, and generally have higher mileage. Same story for the Sequoia. Any vehicle that continues to sell well today is going to dilute out its older models, in percentage terms.

I think what the survey really says is that folks who drives lots and lots of miles every year tend to like big vehicles ... i.e. SUVs and trucks. And that gas in the USA is relatively cheap.

 

[johnbt]

A couple I know has an Expedition. They'd love a new one, but with a starting price of $47k they just keep fixing the one they have. They've had 2 or 3 new vehicles in the meantime, but nothing as expensive as a well equipped new Expedition.

 

[TRD PRO 57]

I had a Tacoma 215 K never a problem

 

[KidVermicious]

I would have expected to see more 3/4 ton pickups on the list. My understanding was that those are built better than their 1/2 ton counterparts.

Because they get used. That's why the list is topped by SUV versions of pickups, they based on the pickups but mostly don't get used like the pickups.

 

[93accordEX]

I think what the survey really says is that folks who drives lots and lots of miles every year tend to like big vehicles ... i.e. SUVs and trucks. And that gas in the USA is relatively cheap.

Sounds like this to me. Does seem a bit misleading.

 

[toyo]

The one thing that is never discussed is how much money it took to keep that vehicle on the road for 200K.

 

[blanchard7684]

I think the long term quality index is a better and more accurate depiction of vehicle endurance though time and number of miles:

http://www.dashboard-light.com/

Look where 4runner, Tacoma, tundra, landcruiser, highlander, camry end up vs the competition.

 

[catrains]

the data collected is flawed .

owners that keep vehicles for over 200K do not sell . they will do the repairs themselves and also up keep , which is why they last as long as 200K plus miles. These owners would never have an idiot work on their vehicles !

I myself keep my vehicles over 100K miles and well over 10yrs.

my vehicles that I have now , since day 1 1984 camaro 1996 impala SS 2000 silverado . these still run .

the highest mile vehicle I owned from day 1 a 1983 buick sedan 380K miles . sold it for $1700 usd 17 yrs of my care. [NO ENGINE OR DRIVETRAIN WORK]...

we shall see if the Toyota 2016 4 runner can match these other vehicles .

 

[amalik]

the highest mile vehicle I owned from day 1 a 1983 buick sedan 380K miles . sold it for $1700 usd 17 yrs of my care. [NO ENGINE OR DRIVETRAIN WORK]

Surprised by this. A GM vehicle @ 380k. They should reward you.

 

[catrains]

Surprised by this. A GM vehicle @ 380k. They should reward you.

actually people like me , that keep vehicles this long are not liked by GM/Dealerships .. like my friend the car salesman.

what I have seen from other owners is these dealerships after warranty ends , will then start the campaign to inform you that you need hundreds of dollars of repairs , so you will buy a new vehicle..

when you do all the maintenance and have the manuals you know more about your vehicle than the repair shop on its condition.

I have communicated with many owners that have 2006 and older GM trucks with well over 200K miles ,very common ..

GM new trucks DO NOT BUY ...LUCKY TO GET 100k before major drive train failures $$$.........

 

[amalik]

actually people like me , that keep vehicles this long are not liked by GM/Dealerships .. like my friend the car salesman.

what I have seen from other owners is these dealerships after warranty ends , will then start the campaign to inform you that you need hundreds of dollars of repairs , so you will buy a new vehicle..

when you do all the maintenance and have the manuals you know more about your vehicle than the repair shop on its condition.

I have communicated with many owners that have 2006 and older GM trucks with well over 200K miles ,very common ..

GM new trucks DO NOT BUY ...LUCKY TO GET 100k before major drive train failures $$$.........

I don't trust anything American. My two vehicles are 4runner and civic.

But, stories like yours make me scratch my head.

The new lemons from GM/etc I've heard about; even if covered under warranty it's a hassle. [MENTION=101600]hour[/MENTION] went through a hell of a time with a lemon dodge or something.

Would you agree with me though that GM is the "best" of what American brands offer? I've seen more 200k+ stories out of GM (Cadillac, a lot of good things about Buick, etc), less so out of Dodge/Chrysler(crap)/etc.

 

[catrains]

I don't trust anything American. My two vehicles are 4runner and civic.

But, stories like yours make me scratch my head.

The new lemons from GM/etc I've heard about; even if covered under warranty it's a hassle. [MENTION=101600]hour[/MENTION] went through a hell of a time with a lemon dodge or something.

Would you agree with me though that GM is the "best" of what American brands offer? I've seen more 200k+ stories out of GM (Cadillac, a lot of good things about Buick, etc), less so out of Dodge/Chrysler(crap)/etc.

family member has dodge 2013 challenger 6speed manual .. @60K miles the rear diff and water pump failed. also body issues. now under warranty BUT had to wait 4 weeks to get water pump ? then had to get rental car for 4 days ... not good.

one owner a 2013 GM truck 3yrs old 45K miles frame was rotted out bad , had to be replaced GM/dealership both said F you.. SO he goes on the forum . I say post how they treated you on facebook in the way GM does not stand up for defects on their vehicles.

next day dealership calls , the frame is coming in this friday , its approved.

GM engines with the AFM are causing failures at a huge rate. many plug in the AFM killer so they are OK.. those that do not use this device the engine fails about 70k-100K miles.. then dealership says $7K to fix..

so far the T4R is working fine . quality is good. seats could be more comfortable but most vehicles made now have lousy seats.

I guess its all about profit so quality and integrity is going down.

dodge trucks up here are all rusted out not many up here because , they rust so bad. a lot of ford trucks here 250 types.. GM trucks up here are the most popular .. they do look good , but they do have expensive failures , even transmission problems with the 6speed automatic .. .