The 23 Cars Most Likely to Last 250,000 Miles

It wasn’t too long ago many of us were happy to see a car make it 100,000 miles. But technology marches ever forward — with prices to match, of course.

Automotive website iSeeCars’ latest annual study of the longest-lasting vehicles looked at models most likely to last a quarter-million miles.

It’s by no means a guarantee — the report says they have a 20% to 50% chance of lasting that long — and that doubtless requires you to stay on top of maintenance. But these look to be the best cars to drive up until the wheels fall off.

In total, iSeeCars looked at more than 260 million vehicles sold between 2012 and 2022 for its rankings, which included cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans. “The average odometer reading for each vehicle was calculated at each yearly age, and a proprietary model based on these average mileages was developed to estimate the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds,” the site says.

Following are the vehicles most likely to last 250,000 miles.

23. Toyota Camry

Classification of this vehicle model: Passenger car

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 20.4%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 1.7 times greater

There are now more than a dozen Camry versions to choose from, including several hybrid models. Colors range from Midnight Black Metallic to Wind Chill Pearl.

22. GMC Yukon XL

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 21.3%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 1.8 times greater

Seating seven to nine people, depending on the trim, and with a maximum cargo space of 145 cubic feet, the Yukon XL is made for both the big haul and the long haul.

21. Subaru Outback

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 22.3%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 1.9 times greater

The base version of the Subaru Outback sells for under $30,000 and gets up to 32 miles per gallon on the highway. Nine different trim options bring the starting price as high as $42,000 and drag highway mileage as low as 29 miles per gallon.

20. Toyota Sienna

Classification of this vehicle model: Minivan

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 23.3%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.0 times greater

Toyota debuted the Sienna in 2004, when there were four versions available: CE, LE, XLE and Limited. Today, the minivan is still going strong, with a half-dozen versions to pick from.

19. Ram 3500

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 24.3%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.1 times greater

The Ram 3500 starts at about $49,000. For that pile of cash, you can expect a diesel beast capable of towing as much as 37,000 pounds.

18. Ram 2500

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 26.3%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.2 times greater

If you can get by with less towing power, the Ram 2500 starts slightly cheaper — about $47,000 — and is a little more likely to make it a quarter-million miles.

17. Chevrolet Avalanche

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 26.7%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.3 times greater

If you want a Chevy Avalanche, you’re going to have to find one with some miles already on it — General Motors stopped making the part-pickup-truck, part-SUV vehicle after the 2013 model year. They’re still worth as much as $19,000, according to Kelley Blue Book.

16. Honda Accord

Classification of this vehicle model: Passenger car

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 27.1%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.3 times greater

These days, the Honda Accord starts at about $28,000. The 2023 model was named one of the 10 Best Cars by Car and Driver magazine.

15. Honda CR-V

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 27.5%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.3 times greater

Honda’s heftier CR-V, meanwhile, starts at about $30,000. It offers real-time all-wheel drive and has a “snow mode” to deal with slippery roads.

14. Honda Element

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 27.8%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.4 times greater

If you want a Honda Element, you’re going to have to find one with some miles already on it. The vehicle was manufactured for only about a decade, stopping after the 2011 model year, and only about 325,000 were sold in the United States.

13. Acura MDX

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 29.2%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.5 times greater

Acura’s MDX SUV comes with anywhere from 290 to 355 horsepower and in colors ranging from “Lunar Silver Metallic” to “Performance Red Pearl.”

12. Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 31.0%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.6 times greater

The Chevy Silverado boasts “the most functional bed of any competitor” with 89 cubic feet of cargo volume and a “multi-flex tailgate” option to make it easier to load and hold different types of cargo.

11. Toyota Avalon

Classification of this vehicle model: Passenger car

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 33.1%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 2.8 times greater

Toyota is bidding farewell to the Avalon and positioning the Toyota Crown as its replacement. But Avalons were made through the 2022 model year, so you may still even be able to find a new one.

10. Toyota 4Runner

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 41.0%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 3.5 times greater

The 4Runner comes in bold colors such as “Lime Rush,” “Solar Octane” and “Barcelona Red Metallic.” It starts at a similarly bold price of more than $40,000.

9. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 41.2%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 3.5 times greater

The Silverado Heavy Duty has a maximum available payload of 7,200 pounds and can tow up to 36,000 pounds. Prices start at about $43,000.

8. GMC Sierra 2500HD

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 41.3%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 3.5 times greater

GMC’s Sierra 2500 Heavy Duty starts at $44,000 and has a 6.6L V8 gas engine as standard with a 6.6L turbo-diesel option available.

7. Toyota Tacoma

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 41.7%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 3.5 times greater

The Tacoma’s pricing starts around $29,000 and is available in more than a half-dozen trim packages.

6. Honda Pilot

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 42.7%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 3.6 times greater

If you want to pilot a Pilot, you’re looking at a price tag of $37,000 or more. It even comes in the color “Diffused Sky Blue Pearl” to make you think about flying down the highway.

5. Ford F-250 Super Duty

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 43.6%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 3.7 times greater

The F-250 Super Duty can seat six and can tow up to 40,000 pounds.

4. Toyota Sequoia

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 47.1%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 4.0 times greater

Toyota’s Sequoia is an SUV that comes in nearly a dozen colors. Prices start around $61,000.

3. Toyota Tundra

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 47.9%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 4.1 times greater

The Toyota Tundra comes ready to tow up to 12,000 pounds or traverse rugged terrain with “crawl control,” a system that automatically modulates your throttle and brakes.

2. Toyota Land Cruiser

Classification of this vehicle model: SUV

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 47.9%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 4.1 times greater

Toyota first introduced the Land Cruiser in the U.S. market in the late 1950s. The SUV was discontinued after the 2021 model year, but then Toyota redesigned it and brought it back for 2024.

1. Ford F-350 Super Duty

Classification of this vehicle model: Pickup truck

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles or more: 49.1%

Chance of this model lasting 250,000 miles, as compared with the average car (at 11.8%): 4.2 times greater

The vehicle that just keeps going is exactly the type you probably expected. Ford’s F-350 Super Duty boasts a 7.3L V8 engine and even 5G Wi-Fi.