The Car Brands Most Likely to Hit 250,000 Miles — Does Yours Make the List?

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Buying a new car can be a stressful experience. Drivers want something that fits their daily transportation needs, feels roomy and not cramped, hopefully looks nice, and, of course, lasts a long time before starting the process over again with a new vehicle. That makes the car brands most likely to reach 250,000 miles especially relevant for drivers who plan to keep their vehicles for years.

But determining which cars, or brands, will last the longest can be tricky. A new study revealed some interesting findings after analyzing more than 395 million vehicles. The latest rankings show which automakers led the study, which individual models performed best, and what the results mean for drivers.

Which Car Brands Are Most Likely to Reach 250,000 Miles?

Toyota tops the iSeeCars ranking with an estimated 19.7% chance of reaching 250,000 miles. Lexus comes in second at 14.4%, followed by Honda at 13.3% and Acura at 9.5%.

GMC ranks fifth at 5.8% and is the only other brand above the study’s 5.4% overall average.

“Consumers base their car-buying decisions on a range of vehicle attributes,” said iSeeCars Executive Analyst Karl Brauer. “For buyers seeking the longest-lasting vehicles, it’s clear which brands they should focus on for their next new or used car purchase.”

The top 10 are:

Toyota: 19.7%
Lexus: 14.4%
Honda: 13.3%
Acura: 9.5%
GMC: 5.8%
Mazda: 5.3%
Lincoln: 4.7%
Ram: 4.2%
Ford: 4.1%
Cadillac: 3.9%

The percentages are estimates, not guarantees that a certain share of new vehicles will reach 250,000 miles. iSeeCars compared odometer readings from vehicles of different ages to estimate how likely each model was to reach that mark, then used those results to rank each brand.

“Reaching 250,000 miles is an exceptionally high bar for any vehicle, which makes the distinction among the four highest-ranked brands meaningful,” said Brauer. “Toyota, Lexus, Honda and Acura don’t just lead the list, they substantially outperform the average vehicle’s chances of reaching that high-mileage threshold.”

The separate model study shows why those four brands finished so high. Toyota, Lexus, Honda, and Acura accounted for 25 of the 27 highest-ranked vehicles.

The Toyota Sequoia ranked first among individual models, while the Lexus LS placed second. Other high-ranking vehicles included the Toyota 4Runner, Tundra, Tacoma, and Avalon, along with Honda models such as the Accord Hybrid, HR-V, Civic, and Pilot.

The results also show that high-mileage potential isn’t limited to one type of vehicle. Toyota and Honda placed trucks, SUVs, sedans, hybrids, and smaller vehicles among the stronger performers.

What the 250,000-Mile Car Brand Rankings Mean for Drivers

Brand rankings can help narrow down a search, but the condition of an individual vehicle still matters. Maintenance history, previous use, mileage, rust, accident damage, and overall condition can all affect how long a used car stays on the road.

“For used-car shoppers, the longest-lasting brand rankings can provide valuable context when comparing used vehicles with higher odometer readings,” said Brauer.

How much owners drive a vehicle also matters. iSeeCars notes that some luxury vehicles accumulate fewer miles than mainstream models, which can reduce their estimated odds of reaching 250,000 miles.

“Luxury status doesn’t translate into extreme longevity, though it’s important to remember how much the average luxury car is actually driven compared to mainstream models,” said Brauer.

For drivers hoping to keep a car for many years, the rankings offer another factor to consider alongside price, condition, maintenance history, and the needs of the household. Toyota, Lexus, Honda, and Acura led the 2026 brand ranking, while GMC was the only other automaker above the study’s overall average.