What SUV will last the longest?
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Anonymous
| We had great luck with our first Toyota Highlander (2012)- no issues ever. Then we replaced it with another Highlander (2019) that had major issues. One day the dash lit up with almost every warning light- the anti-lock braking system went bad ($2500 repair). Then at 40k miles, it needed a new transmission, which was going to be a $10k repair. Of course, both happened just after the warranty ended. We traded it in rather than doing the transmission repair. Really disappointed because we loved the car, but maybe we got a lemon the second time around. On vacation and renting a brand-new Highlander and love it. Just not sure we would ever buy one again, unfortunately. |
Anonymous
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In WWI a few Cadillacs were modified for heavy duty service. Basically the first off road vehicle.
A 1918 Cadillac that saw service in WWI is still on the road. It is 105 years old. I would say that 1918 Cadillac wins the prize for longest lasting SUV |
Anonymous
| It's the luck of the one you get off the lot/manufacture. I had one that everyone loved and was a lemon. Now I have one that is popular but lots of known issues and we've only had minor issues over the years. |
Anonymous
The ones being kept the longest are not necessarily the most reliable. |
Anonymous
The transmission wasn’t covered under Toyota’s 5 year/60,000 mile power train warranty? |
Anonymous
PP here... it definitely wasn't going to be covered. Maybe my recollection is off and it had just hit 60k, rather than the 36k warranty time limit. Either way, it shouldn't have needed a new transmission. |
Anonymous
+2. 10 year old CRV, no repairs except maintenance/brakes/tires |
Anonymous
| I have a 2007 Lexus RX hybrid with almost 200k miles; it’s an outdoor cat (No garage) and the paint is beginning to bubble in some spots, but mechanically, it’s sound. The gas mileage isn’t as great as it used to be bc the hybrid battery is probably on its last legs, but it still gets better milage than our sedan. |
Anonymous
The regular maintenance is definitely expensive but we haven't had significant issues with ours and it is now 12 years old with over 130k miles on it. |
Anonymous
+1. I sold mine at just shy of 300,000 to a friend who still has it - now close to 400,000. Twenty five years old - no more stupid VEIP either |
Anonymous
| My Acura MDX is almost 17 years old still doing well. We kept up with regular maintenance at the dealer and there are regular repairs but within an acceptable range for keeping an older car. |
Anonymous
| Subaru Outback |
Anonymous
If you take care of most vehicles, you should be able to get many years out of it. Do the preventative maintenance. |
Anonymous
| And don’t beat the hell out of it either… No need to smash your foot to the pedal every time after coming to a stop. Don’t jam on your brakes. |
Anonymous
They’re clearly not that great if you needed three over the same period of time that I’ve had my one 4Runner. |