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The 10 Longest-Lasting Sedans You Can Buy

With automakers like Honda, Lexus, and Toyota all represented, the most reliable sedans all hail from one country.

Longest-Lasting Sedans

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Tyler Anderson

By: Tyler Anderson

Nov 4, 2025 at 9:00am ET

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Sedans have seen a steady decline in popularity over the past few years. Once the go-to choice for families, the classic four-door has been overtaken by crossovers and SUVs. These larger vehicles offer more practicality, sure, but that often comes with a higher cost of entry.

As a result, there are far fewer new sedans available in 2025 than there were a decade ago. If you’re shopping for one, your best bet may be in the pre-owned market. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of reliable used options that can keep you on the road for years.

Several online sources track ownership data to identify the most durable vehicles on the market. According to iSeeCars, the sedans most likely to surpass 250,000 miles are—perhaps unsurprisingly—all Japanese.

Let’s take a closer look at which models made the list.

10. Lexus ES Hybrid

Lexus ES Hybrid

Photo by: Lexus

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 7.5%
Compared To Average: 2.9x

Cracking the top ten, the Lexus ES signals a positive trend as hybrids continue to dominate the market. This mid-size luxury sedan was an early adopter of electrified powertrains, and time has proven that even its relatively complex, fuel-efficient setup offers impressive longevity. With the Lexus badge, you’re guaranteed a smooth, quiet, and exceptionally comfortable ride.

9. Honda Accord

Honda Accord

Photo by: Honda

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 8.8%
Compared To Average: 3.4x

As the owner of an Accord that lasted nearly 200,000 miles, I can personally attest to its tank-like reliability. The model has earned its reputation through a combination of comfort, easy maintenance, and low running costs. If not for several harsh New York winters that rusted out the rear suspension, I’m confident mine would have easily reached 250,000 miles.

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8. Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry

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Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 9.0%
Compared To Average: 3.5x

Every leader has a rival, and for the Honda Accord, that rival has always been the Toyota Camry. Unsurprisingly, longevity data shows nearly identical results between the two, with the Camry edging ahead in reliability for many of the same reasons. It remains a stellar sedan—one that buyers can purchase with confidence and little hesitation.

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7. Toyota Avalon Hybrid

Toyota Avalon Hybrid

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Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 9.7%
Compared To Average: 3.8x

The Toyota Avalon Hybrid shares its platform with the Lexus ES Hybrid and delivers similarly impressive reliability—a testament to the refined design of its fuel-efficient powertrain. Although production ended after 2022, buyers can still find Certified Pre-Owned examples, often with the added peace of mind of an extended warranty.

6. Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Photo by: Toyota

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 10.2%
Compared To Average: 3.9x

Today, the Toyota Camry stands out for offering a hybrid-only powertrain. Not long ago, however, a hybrid sedan was a rarity. The Camry joined the Prius as one of the few early examples, once again proving the long-term durability and potential of battery-assisted powertrains.

5. Acura ILX

Acura ILX

Photo by: Acura

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 10.6%
Compared To Average: 4.1x

Before the Integra was brought back to life, the title of Acura’s smallest car belonged to the ILX. From the start, the ILX was based on a previous-generation Honda Civic, sharing many of its mechanical components with the sporty Civic Si. While the Civic underwent several redesigns after 2013, the ILX remained largely unchanged—save for a few updates—until the Integra’s return stole the spotlight in 2022.

4. Honda Civic

Honda Civic

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Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 10.9%
Compared To Average: 4.2x

Speaking of Civics, the iconic compact scores remarkably high in reliability. Across eleven generations, it has been offered as a sedan, hatchback, and hybrid—each maintaining strong popularity over the years. There’s a Civic for everyone, from the practical daily driver to the performance-oriented Si and Type R that get enthusiasts’ hearts racing. And now, it’s clear they’re built to last for the long haul.

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3. Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius

Photo by: Toyota

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 12.2%
Compared To Average: 4.7x

While this choice is debatable—since the Prius is technically a hatchback—iSeeCars classifies it as a sedan for data purposes, so we’ll include it here as well. Arguably the vehicle that propelled the auto industry into the 21st century, the Prius has evolved from a quirky science experiment into a modern fashion statement, making it one of the most desirable new cars on the market today.

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2. Toyota Avalon

Toyota Avalon

Photo by: Toyota

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 18.9%
Compared To Average: 7.3x

The Avalon has long been the near-luxury sedan that spares buyers the added premium of a Lexus badge. Its lengthy production cycles allowed Toyota to refine the formula over time, ironing out quality issues and delivering a car that owners can rely on for years of worry-free driving.

1. Lexus IS

Lexus IS

Photo by: Lexus

Percentage Most Likely To Reach 250K Miles: 27.5%
Compared To Average: 10.6x

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The Lexus IS is one of the longest-running new cars still available today, with a 2026 update set to keep it on the road for a few more years to come. Combining a solid chassis with exceptional build quality, it features a cabin lined in sumptuous leather and loaded with luxury amenities. The IS is a standout for many reasons, but unmatched reliability puts it at the top of the list by a wide margin.

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