America’s Most Vanished Rides
Car thieves rarely chase luxury—they go for what blends in. Across the country, the most stolen vehicles aren’t exotic sports cars but the reliable workhorses that quietly fill streets, parking lots, and driveways every single day.
Honda Accord
Car thieves can’t quit the Honda Accord. It never left the spotlight, remaining a long-time favorite target for auto theft thanks to its popularity and valuable parts. Over 513,000 have disappeared altogether, averaging 36 thefts per 10,000 sold—a favorite target that refuses to cool off.
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Toyota Camry
Few cars vanish as smoothly as the Toyota Camry. It clocked 4,986 thefts in the first half of 2025 and totaled 12,296 in 2024. Drivers love its reliability; thieves love its predictability, and together they’ve kept the Camry on the hot list.
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Nissan Altima
Nissan’s Altima may not headline 2025 stats, but 112,776 stolen cars tell the real story. Its popularity ensures constant attention, especially among older models missing modern anti-theft systems. For crooks chasing easy parts money, this sedan remains a dependable payday.
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Honda Civic
No surprise here—the Honda Civic keeps thieves busy. With 471,327 units stolen and a 35-per-10,000 theft rate, it still cracks America’s top ten. Older versions without high-tech locks help keep the parts market buzzing and the disappearance rate sky-high.
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Toyota Corolla
Even the modest Toyota Corolla can’t escape sticky fingers. With 89,864 thefts from 2010-2020, it proves you don’t need flash to get noticed by thieves. Millions of them on the road mean plenty of chances to vanish right out of a driveway.
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Dodge Caravan
Family-friendly doesn’t mean theft-proof. The Dodge Caravan’s popularity in the used-parts market and older lock systems make it an easy target. It’s one of those practical vans that just keeps rolling off driveways—literally.
Acura Integra
Hot hatches have always tempted car thieves, and the Acura Integra tops that list. Older versions lack solid security, and their performance parts fetch serious cash. The Acura TLX 4WD follows close behind, proving luxury and speed attract the same kind of trouble.
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Chevrolet Impala
The Chevrolet Impala has a history with heists. It might be missing from recent rankings, but past years saw plenty of disappearances. Those roomy, older models without modern alarms remain irresistible to anyone chasing easy classic-car loot.
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Honda CR-V
Compact SUVs aren’t safe either. The Honda CR-V’s reliability, strong resale value, and constant demand for parts make it a steady target. For thieves, it’s the perfect mix of everyday availability and easy payoff.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Luxury SUV owners know the risk—Jeep’s Grand Cherokee was swiped at a rate of 39 per 10,000 sold in 2025. Ranking seventh overall, it hits that sweet spot of resale value and road appeal that makes car thieves pay extra attention.
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Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Performance and risk come as a package with the Camaro ZL1. Model years 2022–2024 saw it stolen 39 times more often than the average car, making it America’s most-stolen model by rate. Thieves chase its power and pure muscle-car appeal.
Acura TLX 4WD
Few luxury cars catch thieves’ eyes like the Acura TLX 4WD. Between 2022 and 2024, it was stolen at 21 times the national average, and ranked second only to the Camaro ZL1. Its blend of price and prestige makes it irresistible bait.
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Acura TLX 2WD
Even the two-wheel-drive TLX can’t entirely dodge attention. While the 4WD variant hit theft rates 21 times above average, the 2WD model trails close behind on high-risk lists. With its $45,400 price tag, it’s a tempting mark for luxury-focused thieves.
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Dodge Durango 4WD
Big, bold, and worth a second look—the Dodge Durango 4WD shows up on theft lists despite missing detailed 2025 numbers. Its value and muscle make it appealing, even as newer SUVs like the Hyundai Elantra and Sonata lead current rankings.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Long-Wheelbase 4WD
Thieves know prestige when they see it. The S-Class long-wheelbase 4WD appears on luxury high-theft lists for model years 2022–2024, prized for its valuable components. It may not rival Hyundai or Kia in frequency, but the payoff keeps interest alive.
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Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The SRT Hellcat version of Dodge’s Charger has power that tempts more than drivers. Its roaring engine and pricey parts make it irresistible. Among America’s most-stolen rides, few match its muscle or its risk.
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Dodge Charger Hemi
Every Hemi growl comes with a price. The Charger’s theft rate keeps it among the nation’s most-stolen cars. The Hemi version isn’t tracked separately, but its performance reputation keeps thieves circling like moths to horsepower.
Dodge Challenger
The Challenger shares its cousin’s bad luck. HLDI lists Dodge muscle cars near the top for theft-claim frequency, with high-performance trims hit hardest. Collectors adore it, but thieves do too—drawn by powerful engines, rare parts, and a market that always pays.
Kia Sportage (Front-Wheel Drive)
Few SUVs vanish faster than the Kia Sportage. Its 2025 theft rate of 132 per 10,000 sold puts it near the top nationwide. Security weaknesses in keyless systems turned this compact family hauler into a surprise favorite among America’s car thieves.
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Kia Sportage AWD
The all-wheel-drive Sportage isn’t off the hook either. Sharing the same weaknesses as its front-wheel-drive counterpart, it remains a favorite among car thieves. Its popularity, technology flaws, and steady demand for replacement parts make it an easy and profitable catch.
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BMW X6
BMW’s X6 might not headline 2025’s theft rankings, yet it still catches attention for its luxury and price. Its sleek shape and expensive parts keep it present on high-theft lists, even as Hyundai and Kia models dominate overall statistics.
Kia Forte
Compact, efficient, and frequently missing—the Kia Forte recorded a theft rate of 124 per 10,000 sold in 2025. That lands it among the nation’s top five. Security gaps in certain model years give thieves an open door to easy profit.
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Infiniti Q50 AWD
The all-wheel-drive Infiniti Q50 earns its place among the most-stolen luxury sedans. Its blend of power and refinement makes it irresistible to thieves looking for quick profit. When it comes to risk, style and sophistication don’t offer much protection.
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Recent insurance data places Range Rover 4WD models among the most-stolen luxury SUVs. The Sport variant’s premium parts and global demand add to the risk. Owners love its status symbol edge; thieves see it as rolling profit wrapped in British design.
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Cadillac Escalade ESV 4WD
Though not topping 2025’s theft lists, the Escalade ESV 4WD remains a consistent high-value target. Past insurance-claim reports rank full-size luxury SUVs like this among vehicles with elevated theft rates. Its size, electronics, and expensive trim make every theft worth the effort.
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