10 Reliable Used Cars With Over 200,000 Miles On The Clock

One of the hallmarks of a reliable vehicle is how long it actually lasts on the road. On average, a modern car lasts roughly 200,000, with some sources reporting that modern cars can last up to 300,000 miles with proper, routine maintenance. Of course, these figures are extremely general, and each car on the road lives a unique life that may lengthen, or shorten, its time on this earth considerably. After all, there’s a reason people sometimes ask “city or highway?” regarding the type of miles on a car. And, of course, we have the really high-miler club, to which cars like the Honda Accord and Toyota Tundra regularly belong; just look at the million-mile Accord.

Honda

Japanese automaker Honda rose from the ashes of WWII and set about its business as a manufacturer of motorcycles initially, only launching its first car, the T360 kei truck, in 1963. Founder Soichiro Honda targeted the American market as the most important nut to crack, leading to generations of iconic nameplates like the Civic and Accord being among America’s best-selling passenger cars. Today, Hondas are renowned for their safety, practicality, and reliability, with a sprinkling of performance from models like the Civic Type R.

Founded

24 September 1948

Founder

Soichiro Honda

Headquarters

Hamamatsu, Japan

Owned By

Publicly Traded

Current CEO

Toshihiro Mibe

However, as with any commodity, some manufacturers make more durable goods than others. The case is the same when it comes to the automotive world. There aren’t many mysteries when it comes to which automakers make reliable cars, such as Toyota or Honda, and which make less-than-reliable vehicles. Of course, there’s some subjectivity there, but looking at consumer reports gives us a good indication – the following ten models come from automakers you may expect, and a couple you may not.

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Third-Gen GMC Yukon

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 7.1/10 / 250,000–300,000 Miles

Next up is the GMC Yukon, specifically the third-gen version. Many of you will know the GMC Yukon is based on the Chevrolet Suburban, and has been since its first generation debut in 1992. While General Motors has been under fire for making unreliable vehicles for quite some time, the GMC Yukon seems to break the mold by quite a large margin. On average, the third-gen GMC Yukon lasts about a quarter of a million miles, meaning if you’re able to find a well-maintained one with reasonable mileage on the used market, you may be able to get quite a lot of life out of it still.

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Second-Gen Toyota Tundra

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 8.0/10 / 150,000–250,000 Miles

Of course, we’re beginning to see a few Toyota products on this list, which is to be expected, seeing as this is a list outlining 10 reliable vehicles. Our next Toyota, the Tundra, belongs on our list, as well. However, much like the F-150 and its litany of recalls, the Tundra had a big one in 2024, as well, which was centered around the 3.4-liter hybrid V6. Reportedly, the motor in question was prone to seizing due to leftover casting material in the combustion chambers. However, despite that hiccup, the Tundra is truly reliable overall.

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Toyota Camry (XV30)

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 8.3/10 / 200,000–300,000 Miles

The most popular sedan sold in the US by far, the Toyota Camry is another one of those legacy Japanese models that’s seen widespread popularity in the States and beyond. It’s regarded as one of the most reliable sedans on the market today, and that sentiment has been around for the majority of its existence. These days, the Camry is offered as a hybrid only, and the days of conventional ICE-powered Camrys seem to be over.

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12th-Gen Ford F-150

Average Reliability Rating: 8.4/10 / 200,000–300,000 Miles

The Ford F-150 had a bit of a rough year in 2024, with a slew of recalls affecting over 700,000 units. However, despite the bad press and the multiple recalls, the F-150 still stands tall as an overall-reliable vehicle, along with being America’s favorite truck. According to numerous sources, the 12th-gen F-150 is the most reliable, which is a bit surprising to us considering the first-gen EcoBoost V6 was released for the 12th-gen Ford F-150, and we all remember how much PR trouble that motor got Ford into.

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Fourth-Gen Lexus ES

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 8.4/10 / 200,000–250,000 Miles

The Lexus ES is, basically, the Toyota Camry’s fancy brother. This is good news for those who want to have Toyota levels of reliability, but don’t want something like a basic, black cloth interior. Another positive for Lexus ES ownership is its relative reliability, which scores quite high based on owner surveys. On average, Lexus ES owners regularly achieve odometer readings of well over 250,000 miles, with some reporting over 300,000. It seems the ES is a good buy, and a nice ride overall.

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Eighth-Gen Honda Accord

Average Reliability Rating: 8.4/10 / 250,000 Miles

The Honda Accord is one of those cars known around the world as being stupendously reliable. According to CarSurvey.org, the Accord scores 8.4 out of a possible 10 in average user-reported reliability which, for a nameplate that’s been around for nearly five decades, is pretty darn good. These days, Hondas have taken a bit of a dip in overall brand reliability, as they’ve decided to focus more on performance than durability. We’ll see if the slight dip in reliability continues or if Honda can manage to re-establish itself as a top-performer on the world automotive reliability stage.

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Ninth-Gen Honda Civic

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 8.5/10 / 200,000–300,000 Miles

If you couldn’t have guessed, the Honda Civic, of course, gets a spot on our list. It’s been one of Honda’s longest-standing models offered in the US, having debuted all the way back in 1972. These days, the Civic is a far cry from its original, tiny, bare-bones stature, but it’s still regarded as relatively reliable. The performance variants, the Si and Type R, are also highly regarded as long-lasting and dependable cars.

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Second-Gen Ford Crown Victoria

Average Reliability Rating: 8.6/10 / 200,000–300,000 Miles

We’re kicking off our list with a car that traumatized a nation of leadfoots in the United States, the Ford Crown Victoria. It served its country well, and was the most popular car used by police departments across the country. At one point, in 2003, up to 85 percent of all police precincts in the US used the Crown Vic, a number that had never been matched before or since. The secret to the Crown Victoria’s longevity is its 4.6-liter V8.

It’s not a very powerful motor, but that’s the key to its long lifespan. A motor that isn’t stressed will, generally, last longer, and many retired police-owned Crown Victorias became taxi cabs, where they racked up many more miles with only basic maintenance keeping them alive.

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Third-Gen Toyota Prius

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 8.7/10 / 250,000–300,000 Miles

Arguably the most famous hybrid ever created, the Toyota Prius also scores quite high when it comes to reliability. The Prius got off to a slow start, as its first generation was regarded as just a bit too expensive for what it was. However, once the second-gen debuted in 2003, the nameplate was launched into worldwide fame. These days, the Prius still enjoys its wide-reaching popularity, thanks in part to its impressive dependability. And it’s even cool now, too.

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Toyota Land Cruiser (J100)

Average Reliability Rating / Average Total Mileage: 8.9/10 / 200,000–300,000 Miles

Following a three-year hiatus, the Toyota Land Cruiser returned to the US market during the 2024 model year, but it’s not the same big-body LC sold in other parts of the world. Now, it sports a powerful four-pot motor and an architecture shared with the Toyota Tacoma, along with other Toyota models. The Land Cruiser has been long-heralded for its dependability, especially off-road, and its extremely high average reliability rating reflects that wholeheartedly. No wonder it sits at the top of our list.

Sources: Toyota, Ford, Honda, GMC, Lexus, CarSurvey.org, CarGurus.com, Cars.com, CarEdge.com