From 2010 to 2020, I worked full-time as a service advisor and operations manager at a car repair facility. Since we fixed and maintained pretty much every model in the U.S. market, the team had a pretty good idea of which cars were really capable of clocking big odometer readings over time. Here are 17 cars with a good chance of making it to 300,000 miles.

Of course, reliability ratings and careful attention to maintenance are key.

You can’t just buy a car and assume it’ll last without any effort. Now, there are certain cars – the ones on this list, obviously – that don’t take much to get to 100,000 or even 200,000 miles. Neglect them, even, and they’ll go as far as they can on what you give them. As such, be sure to check reliability ratings and the NHTSA complaint logs for specific year models before jumping into anything.

Even still, always assume that you should follow factory scheduled maintenance. Keep in mind that once the odometer crosses 120,000 or 150,000 miles, recommended maintenance doesn’t end…it just starts over at the beginning again.

This means you need to pay careful attention to oil change, spark plug, and timing belt intervals, among other fluid and filter services. This includes the fuel filter, brake fluid, coolant exchanges, etc. While many modern cars have “lifetime” transmission fluid without a serviceable filter, some still have removable filters that should be replaced, along with the fluid. If your vehicle is 4WD, make sure the rear differential fluid is serviced as needed, too.

Keep your car clean, inside and out. I noticed that over time, folks who took pride in their car tended to keep it on the road longer, too.

Protect the car from the elements, if possible. Park on solid, dry ground. Stay away from gravel. Cover the car if you can, either via a garage, carport, or car cover.

Drive carefully. Sure, some drivers love off-roading and being tough on their “built tough” rides, but the harder you are on a car, the shorter its lifespan.

Now, let’s get to the list of cars more likely to make it to 300,000 miles.

Sedans & Hatchbacks

1. Toyota Camry – A well-built, fuel-efficient, and long-lasting sedan.
2. Honda Accord – Reliable powertrain and well-engineered durability.
3. Toyota Corolla – Compact, efficient, and one of the most dependable cars ever.
4. Honda Civic – Another small car with a reputation for reliability.
5. Subaru Legacy – AWD capability with Subaru’s known longevity. Just watch the coolant.

SUVs & Crossovers

6. Toyota 4Runner – Body-on-frame durability and simple, proven drivetrain.
7. Honda CR-V – Practical and efficient with excellent longevity.
8. Toyota Highlander – Family-friendly, reliable, and low maintenance.
9. Lexus GX 460 – A luxury SUV with Toyota’s legendary reliability.
10. Subaru Forester – Rugged and reliable with proper care.

Trucks

11. Toyota Tacoma – Known for lasting well over 300,000 miles with ease.
12. Toyota Tundra – Full-size truck with a near-indestructible V8.
13. Honda Ridgeline – More car-like, but very reliable and long-lasting.
14. Ford F-250/F-350 (with 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel) – Workhorse longevity.
15. Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD (Duramax Diesel) – Durable with proper maintenance.

Hybrids

16. Toyota Prius – Proven to last well over 300,000 miles with battery care.
17. Toyota Highlander Hybrid – Hybrid tech with Toyota reliability.

There are probably yet others with a decent shot at the 300,000-mile club, but these cars are a pretty solid bet as most of them are years and years into their class placement on the U.S. market. What’s more, while the shop helped folks maintain the vehicles above, the ones we saw totally fail usually had a lot of miles, and many were just plain neglected over their lifespan. For example, if the owner decided not to replace the timing belt, well, that’s on them, really. Take good care of the cars above, and they’ll serve you well, for the most part.