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We rate used car generations, not individual model names. A 03 Tacoma and a 15 Tacoma are different vehicles. Scores cover reliability, true ownership cost, safety, practicality, and repairability.

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Toyota Prius (3rd Gen)

10-15

The ZVW30 Prius is the low-cost-of-ownership king of the commuter segment: 50 MPG combined, $408/yr maintenance, and a hybrid battery that routinely outlasts 200k miles in moderate climates.

94AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Toyota Highlander (3rd Gen)

14-19

The 3rd gen Highlander added 295hp from the updated 2GR-FKS and standard Toyota Safety Sense P from 2016, the most complete Highlander before the TNGA redesign.

91AGUC score–

Toyota Camry (7th Gen)

12-17

The XV50 finally made ESC standard and upgraded to the 2AR-FE, solving the 2AZ-FE oil consumption concern and making the Camry formula genuinely complete.

91AGUC score–

Toyota Corolla (11th Gen)

14-19

The E170 is the Corolla that finally got everything right, top IIHS scores, a genuinely refined cabin, and near-zero unscheduled repair visits.

91AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Toyota Corolla (10th Gen)

09-13

The E140 fixed everything the E120 left unfinished, the 2ZR-FE engine is cleaner, ESC is finally standard, and the IIHS went to Good.

91AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Toyota Sienna 3rd Gen

11-20

The Toyota Sienna 3rd Gen is the most reliable minivan in the used market — 50% reach 250k miles, AWD is available on all years, and the 2018+ models add Toyota Safety Sense standard.

91AGUC score–

Honda Odyssey 4th Gen

11-17

The Honda Odyssey 4th Gen is a capable 8-passenger minivan with Honda J35 V6 reliability — the 2014-2017 models are among the best family vehicles available under $20k.

91AGUC score–

Honda Civic 8th Gen

06-11

The Honda Civic 8th Gen is the most reliable used commuter car on the market — 45% reach 250k miles and average repair costs are $368 per year.

90AGUC score–

CommuterBudget pick

Toyota Prius (Gen 2)

04-09

The most fuel-efficient car on this list. 46 MPG combined. The lowest annual ownership cost of any vehicle rated.

90AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Toyota Highlander (2nd Gen)

08-13

The 2nd gen Highlander is where the platform matured, standard ESC, 5-star NHTSA, and the 2GR-FE V6 that became Toyota's gold standard for SUV reliability.

89AGUC score–

Toyota Prius (4th Gen)

16-21

The TNGA-platform Prius raised the bar on everything the 3rd gen already did well, better safety, better MPG, and Toyota Safety Sense standard from 2016.

89AGUC score–

Honda Civic (10th Gen)

16-21

The 10th gen bounced back from the 9th gen's poor reception, dramatically better interior, a proper 1.5T engine, and Honda Sensing ADAS that makes it the safest compact on this list.

89AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Honda Civic (9th Gen)

12-15

Honda's most criticized Civic at launch ended up aging well, the R18 is simple, the AC compressor is the main watch item, and prices are now too low to ignore.

89AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Nissan Frontier 2nd Gen

05-21

The Nissan Frontier 2nd Gen is one of the most reliable trucks ever sold in the US — body-on-frame simplicity, low costs, and a 4.0L V6 that regularly hits 200k miles.

89AGUC score–

TruckHidden Gem 💎

Honda Pilot (2nd Gen)

09-15

The 2nd gen Pilot is the best-value Honda 3-row on the used market, J35 V6, Honda reliability, 8 seats at $10k–$16k, still with the timing belt caveat.

88AGUC score–

Hyundai Elantra (6th Gen)

17-20

The 6th gen Elantra is one of the sharpest-looking cars under $15k and offers solid safety ratings, the connecting rod bearing issue from the 5th gen carries over, so a VIN recall check is still required.

88AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Hyundai Elantra (5th Gen)

11-16

The 5th gen Elantra was praised at launch for its 40-MPG highway rating, but the Nu engine has a documented connecting rod bearing failure concern that Hyundai quietly extended the warranty on, check your VIN.

88AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Honda Accord (8th Gen)

08-12

The 8th gen fixed the V6 transmission issue that plagued its predecessor and added standard ESC, making the K-series Accord finally complete.

88AGUC score–

Toyota Camry (6th Gen)

07-11

The XV40 is the Camry that Toyota got right on safety, 5-star NHTSA, IIHS Good, while keeping the 2AZ-FE's proven reliability.

88AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Honda Ridgeline 1st Gen

06-14

The Honda Ridgeline 1st Gen is the most practical light-duty truck built — car-like to drive, with an in-bed trunk and Honda J35 V6 reliability.

88AGUC score–

TruckHidden Gem 💎

Honda Odyssey (3rd Gen)

05-10

The 3rd gen Odyssey fixed the transmission issue and added 5-star NHTSA and IIHS Good, it's the Honda minivan that finally deserves the reliability reputation.

87AGUC score–

Honda Pilot (1st Gen)

03-08

The 1st gen Pilot brought Honda reliability to the 3-row SUV segment. BUT the J35A4 uses a timing BELT, due at 105k miles, and ESC isn't standard.

87AGUC score–

Honda Accord (9th Gen)

13-17

The 9th gen introduced the CVT and a new 2.4L, gaining fuel economy and losing a bit of the K-series simplicity that made earlier Accords legendary for repairability.

87AGUC score–

Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen

04-10

The Toyota Sienna 2nd Gen is a reliable 8-passenger family hauler powered by the proven 2GR V6 — one of the highest-mileage minivans available in the used market.

87AGUC score–

Toyota Camry (8th Gen)

18-24

America's best-selling car for a reason. The 8th gen Camry is genuinely well-engineered.

87AGUC score–

Honda Accord (7th Gen)

03-07

The 7th gen Accord with the K24 4-cylinder is one of the most reliable midsize sedans ever built, just avoid the V6 automatic's known transmission issue.

86AGUC score–

Toyota Corolla (9th Gen)

03-08

The E120 generation brought the 1ZZ-FE, a chain-driven four that, oil-consumption quirks aside, outlasts most of what it competes against.

86AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Chrysler Pacifica

17-23

The Chrysler Pacifica is the most modern American minivan — 8-seat Stow-n-Go capability, strong safety scores, and reasonable running costs once you get past the 2017-2018 first-year transmission issues.

86AGUC score–

Nissan Altima 4th Gen

07-12

The Nissan Altima 4th Gen is a roomy, fuel-efficient family sedan with low repair costs — as long as the CVT holds up.

86AGUC score–

Honda Accord (10th Gen)

18-22

The 10th generation Accord is the benchmark midsize sedan. Other manufacturers compare themselves to it.

86AGUC score–

Pontiac Vibe / Toyota Matrix (Gen 1)

03-10

A Toyota Corolla wagon wearing a Pontiac badge. Buy it at a $2,000-4,000 discount because nobody recognizes what it is.

86AGUC score–

CommuterHidden Gem 💎

Toyota RAV4 (4th Gen)

13-18

The 4th gen RAV4 improved interior quality and fuel economy while keeping the proven 2AR-FE, making it the top compact SUV pick at the $12k–$18k price point.

85AGUC score–

SUVGood first car

Toyota RAV4 (3rd Gen)

06-12

The 3rd gen RAV4 with the 2AR-FE is the compact SUV reliability benchmark, same engine as the Camry XV50, standard ESC, and Toyota-level durability at $9k–$14k.

85AGUC score–

Honda CR-V (4th Gen)

12-16

The 4th gen CR-V made ESC standard across all trims and added 185hp from the updated K24, the most well-rounded compact SUV on this list.

85AGUC score–

Toyota Camry (5th Gen)

02-06

The XV30 Camry gave you a reliable 2.4L with a timing chain and nothing to worry about, just watch for the oil consumption on the 2AZ-FE above 150k miles.

85AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Toyota Tacoma (2nd/3rd Gen)

05-23

The truck that holds its value better than almost any vehicle ever made. 22% 5-year depreciation matches the Wrangler, and it's more livable.

85AGUC score–

TruckFrame rust riskRollover risk ⚠️

Mazda3 (4th Gen)

19-23

The most overengineered compact car on the market. Mazda spent money on things buyers don't see, and the car is better for it.

85AGUC score–

CommuterHidden Gem 💎

Honda CR-V (3rd Gen)

07-11

The 3rd gen CR-V is the sweet spot of the compact SUV segment for used buyers. K24Z1 engine, proper crash ratings, and Honda-level reliability at $8k–$12k.

84AGUC score–

Hyundai Elantra (4th Gen)

07-10

Hyundai's 4th gen Elantra was a legitimate compact contender, better built than its predecessor, affordable to run, and simple enough to be reliable.

84AGUC score–

Ford Fusion (1st Gen)

06-12

The 1st gen Fusion was Ford's honest answer to the Camry and Accord, not as reliable, but competitive in comfort, and a solid domestic alternative for buyers who want US-built.

84AGUC score–

CommuterGood first car

Honda Civic (7th Gen)

01-05

The 7th gen Civic runs forever on cheap gas and cheap parts, just know that the D17A uses a timing BELT (not chain), due for replacement every 100k miles.

84AGUC score–

Toyota 4Runner (5th Gen)

10-24

The last true body-on-frame SUV you can buy new. Used examples hold value so well, older ones cost almost as much.

84AGUC score–

Off-roadRollover risk ⚠️

Toyota Yaris (XP130)

12-19

Actually Good Used Cars rates the 2012-2019 Toyota Yaris (XP130) 79 out of 100, a stylistic refresh of the XP90 with the equally bulletproof 2NR-FE engine and, on 2016+ trims, Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision braking.

83AGUC score–

Toyota Highlander (1st Gen)

01-07

The 1st gen Highlander is a CAR-based 7-passenger SUV with Toyota reliability at prices that have dropped below $8k, the 4-cylinder version especially is a durable low-maintenance buy.

83AGUC score–

Chevrolet Malibu (8th Gen)

08-12

The 8th gen made a real safety jump, 5-star NHTSA and IIHS Good, while keeping the Ecotec. The direct injection 2.4L added a carbon buildup concern, but it's manageable.

83AGUC score–

Honda Pilot (3rd Gen)

16-22

The best 3-row family SUV for actual families. Not the flashiest, but the most honest about what matters.

83AGUC score–

Toyota Yaris (XP90)

07-11

Actually Good Used Cars rates the 2007-2011 Toyota Yaris (XP90) 80 out of 100, a no-frills subcompact powered by the bulletproof non-interference 2NZ-FE four that routinely sees 250k miles on nothing but oil changes.

82AGUC score–

Honda Odyssey (2nd Gen)

99-04

The 2nd gen Odyssey defined the modern minivan, but the J35 uses a timing BELT and some model years had documented automatic transmission failures that Honda extended the warranty on.

82AGUC score–

Hyundai Tucson (3rd Gen)

16-20

The 3rd gen Tucson is the most complete of the three generations, better interior, available ADAS, and the same Nu engine with connecting rod recall still applying to some VINs.

82AGUC score–

Hyundai Tucson (2nd Gen)

10-15

The 2nd gen Tucson made the necessary safety leap, 5-star NHTSA, IIHS Good, standard ESC, and is priced low enough that its below-average long-term reliability is easier to accept.

82AGUC score–

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