Three of the top 7 are Chevy/GM products. I thought they were unreliable per DCUM posts

While I have read of Teslas bursting into flames, I have not heard that about Toyotas.

Anonymous wrote:My 1998 Tacoma has over 500K miles on it (odometer broke at 341 about 7 years ago). We've definitely put some money into it, but it's still running strong.

2013 Takoma has 110K and I expect it'll outlast me.

Wow >500k is impressive …and Tacoma did not even make the list

My 1998 Tacoma has over 500K miles on it (odometer broke at 341 about 7 years ago). We've definitely put some money into it, but it's still running strong.

2013 Takoma has 110K and I expect it'll outlast me.

Anonymous wrote:Many of them are very large

+1. The Toyota LandCruiser is what safari groups use to haul 6-8 tourists around the Serenghetti. They're indestructible, though. Apparently Land Rovers can't hack the terrain.

In contrast, (Business Insider story) The world's most valuable car company Tesla makes some of the least reliable vehicles on the road, according to Consumer Reports' annual reliability study.

Electric-vehicle maker Tesla, which is now worth more than $1 trillion, ranked 27th out of the 28 brands Consumer Reports considered this year. Lincoln was the sole brand that got a lower reliability score from the nonprofit organization.

Consumer Reports uses surveys to find out the types of issues vehicle owners have experienced in the last 12 months. It uses that data to predict how reliable carmakers' 2022 models will be and gives each vehicle a score.

Tesla's Model S, Model Y, and Model X all got below-average reliability scores, dragging down the brand's overall standing. Consumer Reports still recommends the 2022 Model 3 sedan, which has average reliability.


Moral of story: Elon needs to focus on making his expensive cars more reliable and stop running Twitter into the ground …

Anonymous wrote:Toyotas and Hondas are great cars at good price and maintenance/repairs are affordable as well.

Only one Honda made the list. By that measure, Toyota offer superior longevity quality although prices are comparable.

Anecdotally, and this is not a meaningful sample size, My partner drives a Honda while I stuck to Toyotas. His car needs more major repairs and the services cost more. The service discount vouchers Honda dealer offered at point of sale were no where near as generous as future service discounts offered by Toyota dealer at point of sale. However, the Honda is probably better than many luxury brands for service costs.

Anonymous wrote:Many of them are very large

Good point.

Even happier with my Prius than I already was. Small, excellent mileage and long lasting.

Many of them are very large

Here’s a peek at the list, along with the associated mileage statistics.

1. Toyota Sequoia 296,509

2. Toyota Land Cruiser 280,236

3. Chevy Suburban 265,732

4. Toyota Tundra 256,022

5. GMC Yukon XL 252,630

6. Toyota Prius 250,601

7. Chevy Tahoe 250,338

8. Honda Ridgeline 248,669

9. Toyota Avalon 245,710

10. Toyota Highlander Hybrid 244,994

We are now a two Toyota household and both of our vehicles (Prius and Highlander hybrid) are on the list. Woo hoo!

Toyotas and Hondas are great cars at good price and maintenance/repairs are affordable as well.

Anonymous wrote:I like Toyotas, but I suspect part of the reason a lot of these are on the list is price/value. They might not be as likely to get totaled if they are worth more. I would want to know the distribution of "deaths" due to mechanical issues vs. getting totaled.

Good point.

Nonetheless, I have had three Toyotas well over 20 years old plus high mileage and all of them were still working when I sold them or donated them.

Please share that other data if you find it …

I like Toyotas, but I suspect part of the reason a lot of these are on the list is price/value. They might not be as likely to get totaled if they are worth more. I would want to know the distribution of "deaths" due to mechanical issues vs. getting totaled.

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Feeling vindicated that I have been a loyal life long Toyota owner …looks like I have close to 200 k left on my current Toyota and these are just averages so many must survive longer …