8 Vehicles Most Likely to Hit 200,000 Miles — and Keep Going
Most cars start feeling their age well before 200,000 miles. These eight don't seem to get the memo.
Whether you're buying used and want something that won't fall apart on you, or you're trying to squeeze every last mile out of what you already own, certain vehicles have built reputations over decades for outlasting nearly everything else on the road. Here's what the data and owners actually say about the longest-lasting vehicles you can buy.
1. Toyota Sequoia
The Sequoia sits at the top of iSeeCars' 2025 study on longest-lasting vehicles — and it's not particularly close. The full-size SUV has a 39.1% chance of exceeding 250,000 miles, compared to an industry average of just 4.8%. That means a Sequoia is roughly eight times more likely to hit a quarter million miles than the average vehicle. For a large family SUV that can haul people and cargo for two decades without major mechanical drama, that's a remarkable track record.
2. Toyota 4Runner
The 4Runner occupies a specific niche — body-on-frame construction, relatively simple drivetrain, and a mechanical philosophy that prioritizes durability over cutting-edge technology. Owners routinely report 250,000-plus miles, and the off-road capability that draws buyers in doesn't seem to accelerate wear the way you'd expect. The 4Runner hasn't changed dramatically in years, and that stubbornness about updating the platform may actually be part of why it lasts.
3. Toyota Corolla
Arguably the most proven vehicle on this list in terms of sheer volume of evidence. Millions of Corollas are on the road globally, and the pattern of owners reaching 200,000, 250,000, even 300,000 miles is so consistent it barely qualifies as news anymore. Low ownership costs combine with that longevity to make it one of the best value propositions in the entire car market over a 15 to 20-year ownership horizon.
4. Toyota Camry Hybrid
The hybrid powertrain, counterintuitively, doesn't seem to hurt longevity — and may actually help it. Regenerative braking reduces wear on brake components, and the ability to run in electric mode at lower speeds reduces engine strain during city driving. Camry Hybrid owners frequently surpass 200,000 miles, with a survival rate that more than doubles the national average. Toyota's hybrid system has also proven remarkably durable over decades of real-world use.
5. Honda Civic
The Civic brings something the others on this list don't always emphasize — safety alongside longevity. Multiple model years have earned five-star overall safety ratings from NHTSA, meaning you're not just buying a car that lasts, you're buying one that protects you while it does. High mileage reliability is well documented across generations of the Civic, making it a consistent recommendation for buyers who want a compact car they can keep for ten or fifteen years.
6. Honda CR-V
Owner reports of CR-Vs hitting 250,000 miles with proper maintenance are common enough to be a pattern rather than an exception. The compact SUV manages to combine the practicality families need — cargo space, all-wheel drive availability, reasonable fuel economy — with the kind of mechanical reliability that keeps repair bills manageable deep into a vehicle's life. It's consistently one of the best-selling SUVs in America partly for this reason.
7. Lexus IS
The Lexus IS earned the top spot in JD Power's 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures problems reported by original owners after three years — a strong indicator of long-term trajectory. Well-maintained examples are reported by owners to rival Toyota and Honda for longevity, which makes sense given that Lexus is Toyota's luxury division and shares fundamental engineering DNA. You're paying more upfront, but the dependability data suggests the long-term cost of ownership can be competitive.
8. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The outlier on this list — the only domestic brand and the only truck. Certain third-generation V8 Silverado models have earned a specific reputation for exceptional longevity, with documented reports of exceeding 300,000 miles. For buyers who need a truck that works — towing, hauling, daily driving in tough conditions — the V8 Silverado's track record is hard to argue with. Not every configuration earns this reputation equally, so doing model-year-specific research matters here more than with the Japanese options.
The Real Variable: Maintenance
Every vehicle on this list can be destroyed by neglect, and every vehicle not on this list can surprise you with longevity if it's cared for properly. Oil changes on schedule, transmission fluid at the manufacturer's recommended intervals, coolant flushes, timing belt or chain service — these are the things that separate a 300,000-mile Corolla from one that blows up at 150,000.
The vehicles above have engineering on their side. Maintenance puts that engineering to work.
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