The 12 used cars most likely to hit 250,000 miles
According to KBB, the average used car price in the U.S. is up to $25,527. That’s a lot of dough for something already halfway worn out. If you’re considering a used car, you’ll want to know which ones are a decent investment for the long haul. Here’s iSeeCars’ list of the 16 used cars and light-duty pickup trucks with the best chance of sailing past ultra-high-mileage:
Passenger vehicles most likely to hit 250,000 miles
- 1- Toyota Tundra (full-size truck)
- 2- Toyota Sequoia (full-size SUV)
- 3- Toyota 4Runner (mid-size SUV)
- 4- Toyota Tacoma (mid-size pickup)
- 5- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (crossover)
- 6- Honda Ridgeline (compact truck)
- 7- Chevrolet Suburban (full-size SUV)
- 8- Toyota Avalon (sedan)
- 9- Lexus GX (mid-size SUV)
- 10- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (full-size truck)
- 11- GMC Yukon XL (full-size SUV)
- 12 – Chevrolet Tahoe (full-size SUV)
- Heavy-duty pickup trucks are more likely to hit 250,000 miles
iSeeCars analyzed registration data for 402 million vehicles to figure out which models are most likely to be going strong at ultra‑high mileage.
Note, there are no heavy‑duty pickup trucks on the above list. That’s because many heavy‑duty trucks are professionally maintained as fleet vehicles, and they outperform even the hardiest passenger cars in longevity. For example, the Ram 3500 has a 42.6% chance of lasting past 250,000 miles. But heavy‑duty trucks often come with bigger maintenance bills, making them less attractive for budget‑minded buyers. The longest‑lasting trucks list is included at the end of this article.
Now, let’s dig into the used cars and light‑duty trucks most likely to keep cruising past 250,000 miles.
1- Toyota Tundra (full-size truck)
Toyota’s reputation for durability starts strong with the Tundra, which leads this list. This half‑ton truck built in Texas is 4.2 times more likely to reach ultra‑high mileage than the average vehicle. It has a 36.6% chance of rolling past 250,000 miles—that’s one in three. Impressive.
The latest generation (2022–present) ditched the naturally aspirated V8 for a twin‑turbo V6. After multiple complaints about main bearing failures, Toyota stepped up and voluntarily replaced the affected engines—an unusually proactive dealership response that could be why Tundras outlast their competitors.
Want to know more? Check out listings for used Toyota Tundras near you
2- Toyota Sequoia (full-size SUV)
The Sequoia, a full‑size, three‑row SUV sharing chassis with the Tundra, earns the second spot. It has a 36.4% chance of hitting 250,000 miles—also 4.2 times more likely than average. Toyota held onto the reliable V8 through 2022; only in 2023 did it switch to the Tundra’s turbo V6.
The Sequoia also made iSeeCars’ top‑10 list for vehicles buyers keep the longest—9.1% of 15‑year‑old Sequoias remain with their original owners. That’s nearly two times the average rate, especially for a large SUV.
Next, browse listings for used Toyota Sequoias
3- Toyota 4Runner (mid-size SUV)
The Toyota train rolls on: next is the rugged 4Runner, built on the Tacoma chassis. It offers a 26.8% chance of reaching 250,000 miles—3.1 times more likely than your average vehicle. A redesign and smaller turbo engine arrive with the 2025 model year.
The 4Runner also enjoys a high loyalty rate: 9.4% are still with their original buyer after 15 years, slightly edging out the Sequoia. That’s 1.5 times the norm.
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4- Toyota Tacoma (mid-size pickup)
Tacoma trucks have bulletproof reputations—backed up by numbers. A Tacoma has a 26.7% chance of crossing the 250,000‑mile mark—3.1 times the average. Its 2024 redesign includes the same smaller turbo engine, which may yet prove itself as reliable as the outgoing V6, but hasn’t yet.
Loyal Tacoma owners stick around: 11.6% of Tacoma buyers keep their trucks for 15 years or more—second only to the Prius and Highlander.
Take a look at used Toyota Tacomas near you
5- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (crossover)
One of the biggest surprises on the list: the Highlander Hybrid. Despite popular belief that hybrids are complex and fragile, 25.9% reach 250,000 miles—three times the average. And 12.4% of owners keep their Highlander for over 15 years—twice the norm.
iSeeCars analyst Karl Brauer attributes this to practicality: “The Toyota Highlander is among the most spacious three‑row crossovers, making it a popular family vehicle. If it doesn’t break down and your family needs it, you’re not likely to sell it.”
Check out listings for used Toyota Highlanders near you
6- Honda Ridgeline (compact truck)
The Ridgeline avoids full‑frame construction, opting for a unibody chassis shared with the Honda Passport SUV. Yet it scores a 25.8% chance of hitting 250,000 miles—three times the average.
Its secret? A naturally aspirated V6 and proven components—no high-strung turbos here. Its sibling, the Honda Pilot, also made the high-mileage club but landed at #13.
Next, browse listings for used Honda Ridgelines
7- Chevrolet Suburban (full-size SUV)
The most reliable light-duty vehicle by any of the Detroit Three is also one of the oldest. General Motors introduced the Suburban nameplate in 1935, and the vehicle is still going strong 90 years later. The Chevy Suburban has a 22% chance of reaching 250,000 miles—2.5 times the average.
It shares its rugged chassis with the Silverado 1500 (#10 on the list). Suburbans may have had easier lives than work‑hardening Silverados, contributing to their endurance.
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8- Toyota Avalon (sedan)
The longest-lasting sedan on hour list is yet another Toyota. Launched in 1995, Toyota discontinued it in 2022 in favor of the Crown nameplate. 22% of Avalons remain on the road past 250,000 miles. Note: Toyota didn’t offer AWD on the Avalon until 2020.
Want to know more? See listings for used Toyota Avalons
9- Lexus GX (mid-size SUV)
The most durable luxury SUV also comes from Toyota’s luxury arm. The GX, sharing DNA with the 4Runner and Prado, has a 20.7% chance of reaching 250,000 miles. That means one in five are still going strong.
The GX evolved from the GX 470 to the GX 460, then the GX 550 in 2024. This latest variation offers either the turbocharged I4 from the latest Tacoma/4Runner or the twin-turbo V6 from the Tundra/Sequoia.
Check out listings for used Lexus GX SUVs near you
10- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (full-size truck)
Detroit’s most durable half‑ton truck is a Chevy. The Silverado 1500 has an 18.8% chance of hitting the 250,000‑mile mark—2.2 times the average.
Unlike the Silverado, its sister model the GMC Sierra 1500 didn’t make the top 12—possibly because GMC’s “professional grade” marketing means its trucks see harsher duty and work deployments.
Next, browse listings for used Chevrolet Silverados
11- GMC Yukon XL (full-size SUV)
Mechanically similar to the Suburban, the Yukon XL delivers durability with more flare. It comes in at number 11, with a 17.9% chance of surviving beyond 250,000 miles.
The XL’s wheelbase is 13 inches longer than the regular GMC Yukon/Chevy Tahoe. That means it has more cargo and passenger room.
Take a look at used GMC Yukons near you
12 – Chevrolet Tahoe (full-size SUV)
With a shorter wheelbase and turning radius than the Suburban, the Tahoe still rides on a full-size Silverado 1500 frame. It offers ample room in its first and second rows, and a healthy towing capacity. It also has a 17.7% chance of making it to 250,000 miles. That means it’s more than twice as likely to hit ultra-high-mileage as your average vehicle.
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Heavy-duty pickup trucks are more likely to hit 250,000 miles
On paper, heavy-duty pickup trucks absolutely trounce passenger vehicles in dependability. This may be because of how they’re engineered. It may be because of how the trucks pressed into fleet service often get maintained. For comparison’s sake: other fleet vehicles such as city buses are often designed and maintained to last 250,000 miles minimum. But you wouldn’t want to commute with a city bus unless someone else was driving–and filling up the fuel tank.
A heavy-duty truck’s fuel mileage and part costs might not make them the most budget-friendly option. But if you need a heavy-duty truck, you’ll want to know which ones last the longest. Here’s iSeeCars’ list of the 15 longest lasting vehicles–including heavy-duty trucks. It’s interesting to see where the light-duty Toyotas and Hondas stack up.
| Rank | Make/Model | % Chance of Lasting 250k+ Miles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram 3500 | 42.6% |
| 2 | Toyota Tundra | 36.6% |
| 3 | GMC Sierra 2500 HD | 29.1% |
| 4 | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | 28.7% |
| 5 | Ford F-350 Super Duty | 28.3% |
| 6 | Ford F-250 Super Duty | 27.4% |
| 7 | Ram 2500 | 27.2% |
| 8 | Toyota Tacoma | 26.7% |
| 9 | GMC Sierra 3500 HD | 26.0% |
| 10 | Honda Ridgeline | 25.8% |
| 11 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 18.8% |
| 12 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 16.1% |
| 13 | Ford F-150 | 15.8% |
| 14 | Nissan Titan | 14.8% |
| 15 | Ram 1500 | 11.5% |
