The 10 Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks Available Today

Top 10 Used Pickup Trucks

A new study analyzed over 700,000 used car listings and odometer readings from 368 million vehicles to determine which used models offer the best balance of reliability, longevity, and value.

The research focused on 5-year-old vehicles, comparing their average prices with estimated remaining lifespan to identify the best-used truck deals.

The study from iSeeCars found that the average price of a 5-year-old used truck is $32,477, with prices fluctuating based on demand and supply chain disruptions. Buyers looking for dependability over a decade or more should focus on models with proven reliability records—a factor that can save thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements over time.

As new truck prices continue to climb, these findings reinforce that buying used can be a smarter financial decision.

Check out the 10 most reliable and long-lasting used pickup trucks.

10. GMC Sierra

A luxury-leaning full-size truck, the Sierra 1500 offers 8.6 years of remaining life but comes at a higher price of $38,114, making it a pricier choice per remaining year.

9. Chevrolet Silverado

With 8.3 years of expected remaining lifespan, the Silverado 1500 falls below the segment average, but its $32,515 price keeps it competitive.

8. Nissan Titan

Offering 9.0 years of remaining life at a price of $31,938, the Titan is a decent option but has a higher cost per remaining year than its midsize competitors.

7. Toyota Tundra

The most durable full-size truck on the list, the Tundra boasts 11.3 years of remaining lifespan, but at $38,433, it comes at a premium.

6. Ford Ranger

The Ranger is a reliable midsize option with 9.9 years of remaining lifespan and a price of $27,157, delivering affordability and durability in one package.

5. Honda Ridgeline

Known for its smooth ride and utility, the Ridgeline offers 10.4 years of longevity at a cost per remaining year of $2,742, making it a solid midsize truck investment.

4. Toyota Tacoma

With an impressive 11.7 years of expected lifespan, the Tacoma is the most durable midsize truck in the study, but its $31,519 price tag keeps it from topping the rankings.

3. GMC Canyon

The Canyon edges ahead in durability with 10.6 years of remaining lifespan but comes with a slightly higher average price of $28,149, offering a balance of longevity and value.

2. Chevrolet Colorado

A strong contender, the Colorado delivers 8.8 years of remaining lifespan with a price per remaining year of $2,645, making it an affordable and reliable option for midsize truck buyers.

1. Nissan Frontier

The most reliable 5-year-old truck for the money, the Frontier offers an expected remaining lifespan of 9.0 years at an average price of $23,801, making it the best value in the segment.