Car lifespans
How long do cars last?
It depends on the model far more than the badge. Carpool's catalog estimates lifetime miles for 514 models across 35 makes, from 2000 to today. Pick a make to see each model.
These are Carpool's editorial estimates of the miles a well-maintained car typically reaches before major repairs make it uneconomical to keep, informed by long-term reliability and high-mileage studies. They aren't measured data or a guarantee, and individual model years can differ. How Carpool uses them.
Lifetime miles by make
| Make | Average of its models | Longest-lasting model |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 280,000 miles | Model 3 (300,000) |
| Toyota | 245,000 miles | Land Cruiser (330,000) |
| Lexus | 235,000 miles | LX (330,000) |
| Ford | 230,000 miles | Crown Victoria (300,000) |
| GMC | 230,000 miles | Savana Cargo (280,000) |
| Honda | 230,000 miles | Accord (260,000) |
| Scion | 225,000 miles | xB (250,000) |
| Acura | 220,000 miles | TSX (245,000) |
| Subaru | 220,000 miles | Crosstrek (240,000) |
| Volvo | 220,000 miles | V70 (250,000) |
| Infiniti | 215,000 miles | QX80 (250,000) |
| Buick | 210,000 miles | LeSabre (250,000) |
| Chevrolet | 210,000 miles | Express Cargo (280,000) |
| Lincoln | 210,000 miles | Town Car (300,000) |
| Mazda | 210,000 miles | B Pickup (250,000) |
| Mercury | 210,000 miles | Grand Marquis (300,000) |
| Hyundai | 205,000 miles | Ioniq (230,000) |
| Kia | 205,000 miles | EV6 (220,000) |
| Jeep | 200,000 miles | Wrangler (250,000) |
| Pontiac | 200,000 miles | Vibe (260,000) |
| Mitsubishi | 195,000 miles | Montero (230,000) |
| Nissan | 195,000 miles | Frontier (260,000) |
| Suzuki | 195,000 miles | Equator (240,000) |
| Cadillac | 190,000 miles | Escalade (250,000) |
| Mercedes-Benz | 190,000 miles | E-Class (230,000) |
| Oldsmobile | 185,000 miles | Intrigue (200,000) |
| Porsche | 185,000 miles | 911 (200,000) |
| Saturn | 185,000 miles | Aura (200,000) |
| Volkswagen | 185,000 miles | Golf/GTI (200,000) |
| Chrysler | 180,000 miles | 300 (210,000) |
| Dodge | 180,000 miles | Ram 1500 Pickup (230,000) |
| Audi | 175,000 miles | Q4 e-tron (200,000) |
| BMW | 175,000 miles | i4 (200,000) |
| Jaguar | 165,000 miles | XJ (180,000) |
| Land Rover | 155,000 miles | Defender (180,000) |
The longest-lasting models
- 1. Lexus LX: 330,000 miles
- 2. Toyota Land Cruiser: 330,000 miles
- 3. Lexus GX: 310,000 miles
- 4. Ford Crown Victoria: 300,000 miles
- 5. Ford E150 Club Wagon: 300,000 miles
- 6. Ford E150 Econoline: 300,000 miles
- 7. Ford E150 Van: 300,000 miles
- 8. Ford E150 Wagon: 300,000 miles
- 9. Ford E250 Econoline: 300,000 miles
- 10. Ford E250 Van: 300,000 miles
- 11. Ford E350 Van: 300,000 miles
- 12. Ford E350 Wagon: 300,000 miles
- 13. Lincoln Town Car: 300,000 miles
- 14. Mercury Grand Marquis: 300,000 miles
- 15. Tesla Model 3: 300,000 miles
See what a car really costs
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