09/19/2026
The average vehicle has just a 5.4% chance of reaching 400,000 kilometers (big disclaimer coming at the end of this post), but some vehicles fare much better than others.
This is from automotive aggregator iSeeCars, and their newest dataset is linked below. When combining a cars, trucks and SUVs, here are 20 longest-lasting vehicles in North America:
1. Toyota Sequoia - has a 42% chance of reaching 400,000 kilometers.
2. Lexus LS - 38.8%
3. Toyota 4Runner - 33.1%
4. Ram 3500 - 31.9% (The diesel engine is undoubtedly doing the heavy lifting here.)
5. Lexus RX - 28.9%
6. Toyota Tundra - 28.2%
7. GMC Sierra 3500HD - 26.2% (Again, thank the diesel.)
8. Toyota Tacoma - 25.0%
9. Lexus GX - 23.3%
10. Toyota Avalon - 23.2%
11. Toyota Highlander - 20.7%
12. Honda Accord - 18.5%
13. Honda HR-V - 17.6%
14. Lexus IS - 17.5%
15. Mercedes-Benz G-Class - 17.3% (Yes, the G-Wagon!)
16. GMC Sierra 2500HD - 17.2%
17. Ford F-350 Super Duty - 15.1%
18. Honda Civic - 15.0%
19. Ford F-450 Super Duty - 14.9%
20. Honda Pilot - 14.3%
https://www.iseecars.com/longest-lasting-cars-study =2026
From our perspective, here are some reasons why the results look the way they do:
π The vehicles ranking higher in this study are of better quality; there's no doubt about it. It's not a surprise to see Toyota and Lexus this well-represented.
π Many of these vehicles are expensive, and therefore more likely to be repaired following major breakdowns that might spell a trip to the junkyard for lesser vehicles. A $120,000 Ford F-350 is worth putting a new engine into after 10-15 years, while an entry-level car or SUV might not be.
π North American and Korean vehicles, not represented well in the study aside from diesel trucks, are often chosen for their lower price. Comparable Japanese or German vehicles typically cost more, but buyers take better care of them and keep them longer. Maintenance is a big factor, and here comes the disclaimer:
To reinforce the maintenance point, lots of My Garage clients have blown right past 400,000 kilometers with vehicles that didn't even make the top 50 in iSeeCars' list. These studies are based on registration data, meaning that the list highlights which vehicles DID make it to 400,000 kilometers, not which vehicles are CAPABLE of getting there.
While there's no question that Japanese vehicles ARE better, a Toyota can still be "Jiffy Lubed to death" (as we say in the industry) within 200,000 kilometers, while a well-cared-for Ford can easily reach that 400,000 mark.
