Find out how popular your vehicle is among car thieves.
As a car owner, one of the worst things that can happen to you is having your car stolen. Unfortunately, car theft is one of the most common crimes across the U.S. with hundreds of thousand cars stolen annually. While the owners of older cars assume that they are safe from this risk, this isn’t the case. Older vehicles are some of the most commonly stolen due to their lack of anti-theft technology and the ease of re-selling their parts. Curious to see how popular your vehicle is among car thieves? Then see if it makes the list of the top ten most stolen cars in the U.S.
1) Honda Civic
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 1998 (6,707)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 45,062
2) Honda Accord
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 1997 (6,301)
- Total Number of Model Thefts:43,764
3) Ford Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2006 (3,151)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 35,105
4) Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2004 (1,970)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 30,058
5) Toyota Camry
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2017 (1,100)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 17,278
6) Nissan Altima
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2016 (1,450)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 13,358
7) Toyota Corolla
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2016 (1,012)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 12,337
8) Dodge Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2001 (1,242)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 12,004
9) GMC Pickup (Full Size)
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2017 (957)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 10,865
10) Chevrolet Impala
- Model Year Most Stolen (Number of Thefts): 2008 (991)
- Total Number of Model Thefts: 9,487
Did this list tell you how popular your vehicle is among car thieves? Even if your car didn’t make this list, you still face the risk of having it stolen. This is why you should safeguard your vehicle with the right auto insurance protection. For assistance with your car coverage needs, contact the experts at Mike Leonard Insurance Agency. Our dedicated team is eager to find you the right coverage from one of our many carriers including: Kemper, MetLife, Nationwide, Travelers, The Hartford, Safeco Insurance, Progressive, and American Strategic Insurance.