Most Reliable Vehicle Manufacturers by Age and Mileage

Based on over 65,000 records from our nationwide vehicle recycling service, we've analyzed the lifespan patterns of different vehicle manufacturers. This comprehensive study reveals fascinating insights about how long different brands last and their typical mileage at end-of-life.

Top Performers Overview

Longest-Lasting Brand
Plymouth 27.7 years average lifespan
Highest Mileage Brand
Honda 180,346 miles average
Most Reliable Models
Japanese Brands Honda, Toyota leading

Manufacturer Rankings

1
Honda
21.4 years
2
Toyota
21.3 years
3
Ford
20.7 years

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Detailed Manufacturer Analysis

Japanese Manufacturers

Honda
21.4 years 180,346 miles
Toyota
21.3 years 181,089 miles
Nissan
18.2 years 158,632 miles
Lexus
22.5 years 175,370 miles
Acura
20.6 years 180,161 miles

American Manufacturers

Ford
20.7 years 162,917 miles
Chevrolet
19.8 years 159,196 miles
Chrysler
18.8 years 150,497 miles
GMC
21.0 years 175,070 miles
Cadillac
21.5 years 141,908 miles

European Manufacturers

Mercedes-Benz
21.8 years 153,806 miles
BMW
19.8 years 148,956 miles
Volkswagen
18.3 years 146,932 miles
Volvo
20.8 years 156,523 miles
Audi
17.8 years 143,931 miles

Key Findings

Longevity Leaders

Japanese manufacturers Honda and Toyota consistently show the highest mileage at end-of-life, with averages exceeding 180,000 miles.

Age vs. Mileage

While some older brands like Plymouth show high average ages (27.7 years), they often have lower mileage totals, suggesting less regular use.

Modern Trends

Newer manufacturers like Kia and Hyundai show lower average ages but competitive mileage totals, indicating improving reliability.