These 10 car brands are most likely to last at least 250,000 miles

These 10 car brands are most probable to last at least 250, 000 miles.

Key points

• "There was a time when approaching 100, 000 miles on a car meant you should start thinking about a trade-in, " the group remarked in a January 2026 report.
• Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 19.7%.
• Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 13.3%.
• With new cars costing more than $50, 000 on average, Americans are keeping their cars longer than ever.
• Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 4.7%.

Notably, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes the average age of a car on U.S. Roads is almost 13 years old, and of course the older cars secure, the more of a challenge it is to keep them well-maintained.

But more and more individuals are taking up the challenge, according to a recent analysis from Consumer Reports.

"There was a time when approaching 100, 000 miles on a car meant you should start thinking about a trade-in, " the group remarked in a January 2026 report. "But with proper maintenance and the advancements in automotive technology, Consumer Reports' survey data shows that cars today can last well beyond that point."

And with new car rates rising, more Americans are turning to employed cars as they look for affordable transportation. When that happens, Karl Brauer, iSeeCars executive analyst, remarked, consumers want to know they are buying reliable car brands.

"Consumers base their car-buying decisions on a range of vehicle attributes, " Brauer remarked. "For buyers seeking the longest lasting vehicles, it's clear which brands they should focus on for their next new or used car purchase."

With that in mind, the USA TODAY Cars team took a look at iSeeCars' list of the top 10 brands that create cars that are probable to reach 250, 000 miles and we compiled some info on those manufacturers for consumers. Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 19.7%. Comparison to the industry average: 3.7 times more probable. Most popular model: Toyota RAV4. Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 14.4%. Comparison to the industry average: 2.7 times more probable. Most popular model: Lexus RX.

Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 13.3%. Comparison to the industry average: 2.5 times more probable. Most popular model: Honda CR-V. Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 9.5%. Comparison to the industry average: 1.8 times more probable. Most popular model: Acura MDX. Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 5.8%. Comparison to the industry average: 1.1 times more probable. Most popular model: GMC Sierra. Percentage chance of lasting until 250, 000 miles: 5.3%. Comparison to the industry average: 1 time more probable.

Keith Laing is an automotive reporter on the National Trending Desk at USA TODAY. Contact Keith at [email protected]. SMS Facebook Twitter Email. Share your feedback to support improve our site! Share your feedback to support improve our site!

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