Most Reliable Used SUVs Under $35k for 2024
These are the most reliable used SUVs under $35k , ranked by iSeeCars’ reliability rating which is based on a data-driven analysis of a vehicle's longevity.
How reliable is the used SUVs under $35 I want to buy? This question is top-of-mind for used SUVs under $35 shoppers, but with limited unbiased and free resources available to consult, it can be difficult to answer. iSeeCars's objective and data-driven Reliability Rating, based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, addresses this lack of information by calculating each used SUVs under $35 model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more. The used SUVs under $35k on this page are organized by used SUVs under $35 segment and powertrain, allowing shoppers with any budget to find a reliable model.
The most reliable used subcompact SUV under $35k is the 2023 MINI Countryman (7.1 reliability rating), with the 2023 Honda CR-V being the most reliable used small and compact SUV under $35k (9.0 reliability rating). The 2019 Toyota 4Runner ranks #1 for the most reliable used midsize SUVs under $35k (9.4 reliability rating).
The most reliable used large SUV under $35k is the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban (9.1 reliability rating) and the most reliable used crossover SUV under $35k is the 2022 Honda Pilot (9.2 reliability rating). Topping the list for the most reliable used three-row SUVs under $35k is the 2019 Toyota 4Runner (9.4 reliability rating), while the 2019 Toyota Highlander Hybrid ranks first for the most reliable used hybrid SUVs under $35k (9.5 reliability rating).
The most reliable used plug-in hybrid SUV under $35k (PHEV) is the 2022 MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid (7.2 reliability rating).
How We Rank These Cars
The iSeeCars Reliability Rating indicates how dependable and long-lasting each vehicle is through a calculation of a vehicle's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.
Each vehicle is rated on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest Reliability Rating. Vehicles within a given category are sorted to show the most reliable ones first. If two cars have the same ratings, the tie is broken by the higher overall iSeeCars Quality Score. iSeeCars displays comprehensive Quality Scores along with the Reliability Ratings for each model because multiple factors should be taken into account when buyers are seeking the best overall vehicle. Two of these factors are safety and resale value, both of which are included in the iSeeCars Quality Score system.
The overall iSeeCars Quality Score combines analyses of these three factors: reliability, resale value, and safety. It is calculated based on the latest research and analysis by our data science team. The data analysis comes from over 312 million vehicles as reported in our Longest-Lasting Cars and 5-Year Depreciation Studies. These two factors are combined with NHTSA and/or IIHS Safety Ratings to determine a car's Quality Score.
Vehicles are scored in three categories:
Reliability
The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.
Value Retention
The value retention score is based on our data science team's statistical analysis and prediction of 5-year depreciation from MSRP to determine which cars hold their value best, using US Bureau of Labor Statistics data to adjust for inflation.
Safety
The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
