Best Used Car Years by Model

For each popular model, the model years with the fewest owner complaints compared with its other years at the same age, and the years to steer clear of.

Compact cars

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Honda Civic2011, 2021, 20142022, 2016, 2018, 2023
Ford Focus2011, 2006, 20092012, 2014, 2013, 2016
Toyota Corolla2018, 2025, 20232011, 2012, 2020, 2009
Volkswagen Jetta2018, 2020, 20222019, 2011, 2012, 2013
Chevrolet Volt2011, 2015, 20192017, 2013, 2018, 2012
Mercedes-Benz C3002014, 2021, 20202009, 2008
Subaru Legacy2023, 2025, 20212015, 2016, 2011, 2020
Toyota C-HR2020—
Acura TLX2017, 2024, 20162015

Midsize cars

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Honda Accord2023, 2011, 20122018, 2013, 2019, 2014
Tesla Model 320202022, 2023, 2021, 2024
Ford Fusion2006, 2007, 20202010, 2011, 2012
Chevrolet Malibu2025, 2021, 20192010
Hyundai Elantra20252013, 2017, 2012, 2018
Toyota Camry2022, 2017, 20242009, 2018, 2007, 2002
Nissan Altima2022, 2025, 20232013, 2014, 2015, 2009
Kia Optima2010, 2009, 20082013, 2015, 2012, 2016
Nissan Sentra2023, 20242013, 2014, 2015, 2020
Kia Forte2022, 2011, 20162014, 2017, 2015, 2023
Nissan Leaf2017, 2024, 20142019, 2020, 2022, 2015
Polestar 22025, 2024—
Chevrolet Cruze2019, 2018, 20172012, 2011, 2014

Large cars

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Hyundai Sonata2025, 2019, 20202011, 2013, 2012, 2015
Tesla Model S2012, 2019, 20252023, 2015, 2016, 2021
Dodge Charger2022, 2021, 20152011, 2012, 2008, 2006
Honda Accord Hybrid20142023, 2018, 2024, 2019
BMW X12022, 2021, 20192023, 2024, 2016, 2017

Small SUVs

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Ford Escape2025, 2012, 20232017, 2020, 2013, 2018
Honda CR-V2001, 2000, 19992018, 2017, 2025, 2024
Jeep Wrangler2017, 20152024, 2018, 2021, 2023
Jeep Cherokee2022, 2021, 20202014, 2015, 2019, 2017
Honda Pilot2015, 2014, 20122016, 2017, 2019, 2025
Subaru Outback1996, 2004, 20032019, 2020, 2017, 2018
Hyundai Tucson20112025, 2016, 2017, 2022
Ford Edge2023, 2009, 20212013, 2011, 2017, 2012
Tesla Model Y2025, 20242021, 2022, 2023
Nissan Rogue2020, 2012, 20112023, 2025, 2024, 2018
Kia Sorento2020, 2018, 20242011, 2016, 2017, 2013
Subaru Forester2013, 20242019, 2020, 2017, 2015
Toyota RAV420142019, 2020, 2021, 2024
Hyundai Santa Fe2018, 20112017, 2025, 2023, 2013
Toyota Highlander2025, 2016, 20142021, 2019, 2023, 2022
Chevrolet Equinox2021, 2017, 20162025
Jeep Compass2013, 2015, 20212018, 2022, 2019, 2014
Kia Telluride2025, 2023—
Volkswagen Atlas2020, 2025, 20232024, 2021
Ford Ecosport2022—
Mazda CX-52015, 2020, 20172016, 2014, 2018
Jeep Renegade2022, 2020, 2023—
Acura MDX2013, 2011, 20122025, 2022, 2016, 2020
Volkswagen Tiguan2015, 2014, 20172022, 2018, 2025, 2024
Ford Bronco Sport2025, 2023, 2024—
Kia Sportage2019, 20142023, 2025, 2017, 2024
Acura RDX2011, 2012, 20102019, 2015, 2020, 2014
GMC Terrain2021, 2016, 20172024
Subaru Crosstrek2014, 2015, 20222018, 2016, 2024, 2019
Volkswagen ID.42024, 20252023
Dodge Journey2008, 2020, 20192009, 2010, 2015
Ford Bronco20242022, 2021, 2023
Chevrolet Trax2014, 2022, 20212024, 2025, 2019
Nissan Pathfinder2012, 2011, 20202013, 2014, 2025, 2022
BMW X32023, 2012, 20142021, 2019, 2025, 2020
Hyundai Kona20252020
Honda Passport20242019, 2021, 2020, 2025
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport2016, 20152017, 2018
Chevrolet Blazer2022, 2019, 20212025, 2024, 1995, 1996
Mercedes-Benz GLC3002019, 20182023, 2022
Ford Mustang Mach E2025, 2024, 2023—
Mitsubishi Outlander2012, 2013, 20192022, 2016, 2023, 2024
Audi Q52020, 2017, 20192025, 2018, 2023, 2021
Kia Seltos2023, 20252024

SUVs

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Ford Explorer2024, 2023, 20192016, 2017, 2020, 2013
Jeep Grand Cherokee2016, 2020, 20172014, 2012, 2011, 2024
Ford Expedition2014, 2013, 20122019, 2020, 2024, 2017
Chevrolet Traverse2013, 2021, 20202025, 2024, 2011, 2023
GMC Acadia2013, 2022, 20202025, 2017, 2024, 2019
Chevrolet Tahoe2020, 2014, 20182021, 2023, 2015, 2011
GMC Yukon2014, 2020, 20192023, 2021, 2015, 2022
Tesla Model X2015, 2021, 20192016, 2023
GMC Yukon XL2014, 2012, 20132023, 2022, 2021, 2015
Dodge Durango2020, 2024, 20221999, 2005, 2000, 1998
Chevrolet Suburban2014, 2009, 20202015, 2021, 2023, 2022
Subaru Ascent2022, 2023, 2021—
BMW X52016, 2014, 20172024, 2025, 2012, 2011
Audi Q72024, 2011, 20102017, 2018, 2021, 2025
Cadillac Escalade2013, 2014, 20122023, 2021, 2022, 2024
Buick Enclave2013, 2022, 20182025, 2010, 2008
Volvo XC902010, 2013, 20112016, 2025, 2023, 2017

Minivans

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Honda Odyssey2017, 2015, 20132025, 2019, 2018, 2020
Chrysler Pacifica2024, 2025, 20202017, 2018, 2021, 2005
Dodge Grand Caravan2020, 2007, 20062008, 2016, 2005, 2010
Kia Sedona2010, 2021, 20142006, 2016, 2002, 2004

Small pickups

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Chevrolet Colorado2011, 2012, 20202016, 2015, 2024, 2023
Toyota Tacoma2014, 2015, 20202024, 2016, 2025, 2012
GMC Canyon2011, 2012, 20192024, 2015, 2016, 2023

Full-size pickups

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Ford F-1501996, 2009, 20082018, 2013, 2016, 2012
Ram 15002024, 2013, 20232025, 2019, 2022, 2016
Chevrolet Silverado 15002012, 20132019, 2021, 2014, 2022
GMC Sierra 15002012, 20132024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Toyota Tundra2015, 2021, 20202024, 2023, 2022, 2025
Honda Ridgeline2012, 2014, 20112017, 2019, 2025, 2023
Jeep Gladiator2024, 2023, 2022—
Chevrolet Silverado 25002014, 2012, 20132024, 2022, 2020, 2015
Ford Ranger2023, 2022, 20202019, 1999, 2000, 1998

Subcompact cars

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Ford Mustang2023, 2025, 20212012, 2011, 2015, 1995
Subaru Impreza2023, 2021, 20222012, 2013, 2019, 2018
Chevrolet Camaro2021, 2022, 20232010, 2015, 1995

Sports cars

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Chevrolet Corvette2021, 2012, 20112017, 2019, 1998, 2005

Wagons

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Kia Soul2010, 2011, 20252015, 2014, 2016, 2020
Honda HR-V20202023, 2024, 2025, 2019
Chevrolet Bolt EV2021, 2022—
Kia EV62024—

Vans

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Ford Transit2014, 2021, 20252023, 2020, 2015

Other models

ModelBest yearsYears to avoid
Ram 25002023, 2021, 20132018, 2017, 2025, 2014
Ford F-250 SD2013, 2014, 20122019, 2017, 2018, 2020
Ford F-350 SD2014, 2013, 20122017, 2019, 2020, 2018
Ram 35002023, 2021, 20132018, 2017, 2022, 2025
Ford Maverick Hybrid2025, 2024—
Ford F-150 Hybrid2024, 2025, 2023—
Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid2019, 2021, 20202022

Frequently asked questions

What is the most reliable used car year?

It depends on the model: the best year is the one with the fewest complaints compared with other years of the same car at the same age. The tables below list the best years for the most popular models; follow a link for the full year-by-year comparison.

Are newer model years always better?

No. A redesign often brings new problems in its first year, and many models have a "sweet spot" a few years into a generation, after the early defects were fixed.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.