Analysts at iSeeCars Research reviewed data on more than 395 million vehicles to identify which brands are most likely to reach 400,000 kilometers of mileage and beyond. The findings point to a clear lead for Japanese automakers in long-term reliability.
Toyota ranked first in the study. According to the research, 19.7% of Toyota vehicles are likely to reach that mileage threshold, which is 3.7 times higher than the industry average of 5.4%. Lexus placed second at 14.4%, followed by Honda at 13.3%, Acura at 9.5%, and GMC at 5.8%. Mazda also made the top group with 5.3%, while all other brands in the ranking scored below 5%.
The gap is even more pronounced in the mass market segment. The average probability for budget vehicles to reach 400,000 km or more stands at 5.8%, but Toyota exceeds that level by 3.4 times and Honda by 2.3 times. The weakest results were recorded for Chrysler, Fiat, and Mini.
In the premium segment, the average probability of reaching that mileage is only 3.4%. Against that backdrop, Lexus beats the average by 4.2 times, while Acura exceeds it by 2.8 times. Lincoln and Cadillac follow behind them. At the bottom of the ranking were Jaguar and Maserati, both with a zero reading.
iSeeCars analyst Karl Brauer said low scores for expensive vehicles do not necessarily indicate poor quality. He noted that models such as Porsche, BMW, Audi, Land Rover, and Buick are rarely used for long daily driving, which reduces the share of vehicles that accumulate extremely high mileage. As a result, buyers considering a high-mileage premium car should look beyond the raw figures and assess the vehicle’s actual condition and usage history.
