The Top 5 Used SUVs Owners Love (And the 3 to Avoid) | Consumer Reports

Find out which used mid-sized SUVs owners love and would buy again. Also, learn which SUVs owners regret buying.

[tycute]

Toyota and Honda on my list
Excellent, reliable, safety and fun to drive especially new models.

[GUYANESEGT]

have a hyundai Santa Fe 2013 with AWD and 2.4L engine. it's awesome. really worth the money. handles really well in snow too. and the ABS makes it's great for winter driving. definitely would buy again. haven't had any problems with it.

[mr.c]

I have the first gen highlander and I just hit 160, 000 miles and it drives like new. Just routine maintenance and it keeps going. What a value for the money and I bought it used in ‘09 with 30, 000. The 3.3 l V6 it’s preppy and it’s extremely comfortable. I would buy another one once it dies. Next maintenance at 200k will be a tune -up.

[johntzeimet]

I had been shopping for a SUV a year ago but I did not like the poor gas mileage and ended up with a new 2017 Ram Laramie. I average 19 mpg. and absolutely love it. The one thing I wish it had is adaptive cruise control. Otherwise, it feels so solid, having an actual frame. Living in a cold climate I love the heated steering wheel!!! I have had it for 7 months and no problems, squeaks or regrets.

[aboldone]

4runners like Wranglers have a very loyal fan base. No surprise to see both of them here.

[phukit]

I had a 2002 Chevy Astro that I sold with 415, 000 miles. I then bought a used 2003 Astro and sold it with 230, 000 miles. I then bought another used 2002 Astro with 120, 000 miles which I currently own. The reason for the high mileage was that I have a delivery service that I usually travel out of state with.

[globetrotter]

Yes, I first bought a used Touareg TDI and now I have a brand new V6. Shame VW stopped selling this model in North America.

[mikeb]

I like this short-form format very much -- more of these, please!

[bonnieboss]

Straight to the point! Love it! New subbie!

[Laurdeezy]

I'm really sad to see my Mazda CX-9 is on the list of purchase regrets. I have a 2009 that I bought new and have had a wonderful experience with it after all of these years. So much so, that I haven't found anything as comfortable and satisfying to drive as this one, which is why I have yet to replace it. The new one feels just as great. Mazda just needs to work through the growing pains of their new turbocharged engine and I will probably buy it.

[devonjoker]

I own the Dodge Journey V6 2009 SXT very powerful but suck on reliability the driving experience was actually great considering that there was a grinding noise coming from the front wheel when I make sharp right turns.

[davidthehondaenthusiast]

I agree with everything on this list. If I had to choose any used SUV, I’m choosing either a Honda Pilot or a Toyota Highlander because from what I know, they’re both comfortable and good to drive. I have a Pilot myself from 2012 and it’s just as comfortable as my 2006 Honda Odyssey and drives better than almost any SUV I’ve been in. However from what I’ve heard, getting a Highlander is probably worth giving a try.

[ravipeiris]

I don't get it. The VW Tourag is considered an unreliable used vehicle.

[strangertings]

Love seeing my Highlander #1 on the list 😁

[tombomombodombo]

I have a Porsche cayenne and it's really reliable and nice. It's similar to the tourareg!

[dylbeentheplotagonistandra]

My youth pastor drives a 2008 Mazda CX-9, he bought for only about 2 grand, and it’s ok, not the best car in the world, but at least it’s better than the Volvo he was previously driving, and at the 7-seat capacity of the CX-9 really helps with the youth trips

[abba]

Toyota Highlander Limited 2019. Just bought one last month from SunTOYOTA. Excellent Vehicle. 👍👌

[mockband]

31% for Journey?? Much higher than expected...

[TimmyK]

If Walmart sold cars they would be Chryslers.

[shivak]

i agree with you for dodge Journey no suprise for me as its lowest on the list as i own one and finding ways to get rid of it