From the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study
The cars least likely to reach 250,000 miles
The study followed more than 395 million vehicles and measured the share of each model that reaches 250,000 miles. Across every vehicle on the road the figure is 5.4%. These 15 ranked models come in under that line. That is a statement about averages, not about any one car: a well-kept example of any of them can go a long way.
Volvo XC60
5.2% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.96× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Cadillac Escalade ESV
5.2% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.96× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Lincoln Navigator
5.1% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.94× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Lexus ES Hybrid
5.1% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.94× the average).
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Volkswagen Jetta
5.1% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.94× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Kia Rio 5-Door
4.4% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.81× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Nissan Altima
4.4% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.81× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Lexus ES
4.1% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.76× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Nissan Maxima
4.0% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.74× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Mazda Mazda3 Sedan
3.9% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.72× the average).
Own one? Check how long yours will last →Tesla Model X
3.6% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.67× the average).
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Tesla Model S
3.1% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.57× the average).
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Ford Escape Hybrid
0.7% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.13× the average).
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
0.3% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average (0.06× the average).
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Nissan LEAF
0.0% reach 250,000 miles, against the 5.4% average.
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Source: iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study, published September 15, 2026. The study ranked 67 models in total; the ones at or above the average are on the Caboose longevity table. Figures are the share of each model reaching 250,000 miles as reported by iSeeCars; Caboose has not altered them.