Few SUVs ever see a sixth-digit odometer, and the ones that do tend to share sturdy construction, simple mechanicals and owners who keep up with service. Reported service lives, iSeeCars survival shares and one record-setting Acura show which nameplates have earned that reputation. Here are ten SUVs with the strongest documented case for passing 250,000 miles.
1. Chevrolet Tahoe: Cheap Miles Beyond a Quarter Million
Owners of the full-size Chevrolet regularly report 250,000-plus miles, and the SlashGear longevity roundup notes that iSeeCars data has the Tahoe costing significantly less to maintain than its segment average. Low upkeep matters as much as raw durability, because a big truck-based SUV only keeps running past that mark when repair bills stay reasonable.
For used buyers, the practical reading is that a Tahoe with a documented service history is a sound bet for years of additional driving. Maintenance records separate the examples that keep going from the ones that become expensive to hold, and high mileage alone is a smaller warning on this platform than neglect.
2. GMC Yukon: Shared Platform, Similar Staying Power
Reported service lives for the GMC cluster between 239,000 and 252,000 miles, according to SlashGear mileage reports. The Yukon rides on the same GM full-size platform as the Tahoe, so the engineering behind its durability carries over, and the two nameplates land in nearly the same range of reported lifespans.
Shoppers weighing the two can treat longevity as roughly a wash and decide on trim, price and features instead. The tight range of reported lifespans also suggests fewer surprises than a nameplate with wide swings, though any single example still depends heavily on how well it was serviced.
3. Honda Pilot: Past 250,000 on Owner Testimony
Owner forums put the Pilot beyond 250,000 miles, a result collected in the SlashGear longevity list. The reputation rests mostly on earlier cars, since newer model years rate only average for build quality, which makes the older generations the stronger longevity story.
Anyone eyeing a recent Pilot should not assume it inherits the mileage legends of its predecessors. Checking build-quality ratings for the specific model year, and favoring an example with complete maintenance paperwork, gives a better read on how far it is likely to go than the badge alone.
4. Acura MDX: The Odometer Record Holder
Typical Acura MDX examples clear 200,000 miles, and one documented MDX has reached 946,000 miles, the highest odometer reading cited in this group. That figure is a single owner-reported example rather than a survival rate, so it shows what is possible, not what is normal.
The more useful number for buyers is the 200,000-mile baseline, which is respectable for a luxury crossover. The 946,000-mile car illustrates the ceiling when oil changes and routine repairs are never skipped, and it is a reminder that odometer extremes are made by owners as much as by engineers.
5. Ford Expedition: A Big Premium Over the Average
In an iSeeCars 200,000-mile analysis of 13.5 million cars, 5.4% of Ford Expeditions topped 200,000 miles, against an all-model average of just 1.2%. That is more than four times the typical rate, and it places the full-size Ford among the vehicles least likely to be retired early.
The gap is the useful part: most cars never get close to that mileage, so a share above five percent is a strong signal for a three-row SUV. Buyers should still expect age-related repairs on any Expedition with six-figure miles, but the odds of the vehicle itself surviving are unusually good.
6. Chevrolet Suburban: Body-on-Frame Longevity
The iSeeCars study data shows 5.2% of Chevrolet Suburbans passing 200,000 miles, more than four times the 1.2% average. The firm credits body-on-frame construction, a separate steel frame under the body, which tolerates towing, heavy loads and years of flexing better than most unibody designs.
Families that need maximum space and towing capacity get durability as a side effect of the layout. The same construction can make the ride and fuel economy less refined than a crossover’s, so the longevity advantage comes with a trade-off that suits some buyers and not others.
7. Toyota Sequoia: Highest Share in the Whole Study
Toyota’s biggest SUV leads the field: 6.6 percent of Sequoias reach 200,000 miles, the highest share of any vehicle in the study and more than five times the 1.2% all-model average. The result comes from the same 13.5-million-car sample that ranks every other model here.
The figure makes the Sequoia the most statistically convincing choice on the list for sheer survival. Used examples tend to carry a price premium for that reputation, and buyers are paying for a vehicle that has demonstrably outlasted nearly everything else on the road, which is rare in any segment.
8. Toyota 4Runner: Fourth Among Every Model
The iSeeCars rankings show 4.2% of Toyota 4Runners topping 200,000 miles, which places the truck-based SUV fourth among all models measured. That is roughly three and a half times the 1.2% average for the whole sample, a strong showing for a nameplate known for rugged use.
The 4Runner’s standing suggests durability is not limited to gentle commuting. Buyers who want an SUV that tolerates trails, towing and rough weather should treat the figure as encouraging, while remembering that rust and suspension wear still depend on climate and the care an individual vehicle received.
9. Toyota Highlander Hybrid: A Hybrid That Keeps Going
In the iSeeCars 2026 study, 20.7% of Toyota Highlander Hybrids reach 250,000 miles, nearly four times the 5.4% average for that mileage threshold. The jump is notable because 250,000 miles is a higher bar than 200,000, and it filters out most vehicles that comfortably clear the lower mark.
Hybrid buyers sometimes worry about battery replacement costs at high mileage, and this result suggests that concern may be overstated for this model. A Highlander Hybrid with a clean record is a credible choice for someone planning to keep a family vehicle for well over a decade.
10. Honda HR-V: Subcompact That Outlasts Its Class
Among the smallest crossovers, the Honda HR-V stands out in the iSeeCars longevity study: 17.6% of them reach 250,000 miles, the best figure of any subcompact SUV in the study. Small, inexpensive vehicles are rarely associated with that kind of lifespan.
Budget buyers do not have to move up to a full-size truck-based SUV to get a vehicle with long-haul odds. The HR-V pairs a modest size with a high survival share, though a small engine working hard at highway speeds still rewards regular oil changes and careful use.
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