10 Reliable Used-SUVs UNDER $20K | Here is Why They’ll Last A Lifetime!

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In today's used-car market, it can be quite challenging to strike a balance between affordability and reliability when searching for an SUV. To make things worse, used car prices remain considerably high. However, there is still hope. Fortunately, the used SUV market offers some excellent opportunities for buyers. The key is to have knowledge about the appropriate model, trim, and year to avoid any potential drawbacks. That's why we have assembled a list of 10 pre-owned SUVs with reasonably good mileage that you can purchase for under $20,000. To determine their reliability, we have utilized data from Consumer Reports to rank these vehicles.

[@MrAlvarez23]

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[@vincentsantoiemma5501]

Recommending the GLK is absolutely crazy. These vehicles along with the whole Mercedes, Audi & BMW lineups have proven to be insane money pits. How can you possibly recommend these vehicles??

[@thelsel348]

As a BMW owner I will say you are completely correct. It's one thing after another. The only saving grace is that I have a super ultra low emissions (SULEV) engine which is warrantied for 15 years or 150k miles. Luckily most of those issues have been covered so far. Still unreliable AF though.

[@alant8553]

I had a 2001 Audi.... it was absolutely the best car I have ever owned..... to drive. But the maintenance was super expensive. EVERY time I brought it in it was $2000 EVERYTIME . $2000 ...... $2000 ......$2000 .....$2000 ..........$2000 ....$2000 ....$2000 ....$2000

[@alligatorseverywhere7233]

These comments are so useful. Thank you all!

[@Said_w_the_G]

Luxury cars are like boats, people. The best moments are the day you buy it and the day you trade it in. Unless you maintain it yourself.

[@srlbigs2]

It's well known among good mechanics (ie: Car Wizard or Legitstreetcars ) that the ONLY MB suv to buy used is the M series SUVs, if you have to have MB. Otherwise you looking at a money pit. GLK is no exception. Money pit.

[@David-zl6jr]

Best used SUV: 2008 Toyota Highlander Limited 4WD; had 158K mileage on it 2 years ago & has 175K today! When purchased, Gr8 Paint, interior, Ran VERY Smooth - Transmission, Everything worked Very Well, Including snow hill settings, without putting to the specialty mide right away! LOVING it...

[@laviolist]

My 2008 Subaru Forester that I bought in 2016 with salvage title and 60k miles is extremely reliable and loved. 🕺

[@gabriellebeattie7475]

THE 2000 Navigator was a rental SUV at the time I purchased it. I saved 22,000.00 and it had only 18000kg on it at the time of purchase. I drove it for 14 years. It was easy on fuel and had excellent navigation.

[@timsaiz3698]

This video has been very helpful and useful for my next car purchase.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

We had good luck with our 2008 Ford Escape with V-6 engine. At 200,000 miles only had to replace the struts and water pump. Changed the oil with synthetic oil every 4,000 miles and Transmission, Differential, PTO gear oil synthetic every 30,000 miles. I wish the newer SUVs like the newer Escape did not evolve to look more like station wagons than boxy SUVs as I need an SUV that will fit 2 dog boxes side by side (47 inches of width between the wheel wells).

[@dontran4004]

Lexus nx 200t can you show me where sale under 20k

[@SanjaySingh-lm2pu]

What about mileage for 10 used SUVs? Is there any advice for mileage of used suvs?

[@josephblanchard943]

2010 Infiniti EX 35 . Best vehicle I've ever owned, 209k miles and still going...

[@xltek1]

We have the same year, love the car!

[@birddog3130]

Yes its true.... You CAN get all these SUV's for under $ 20,000 Dollars, .................with 150,000 thousand, (Or More) miles on them ! !!

[@khalidsti2559]

Thanks this video is what I wanted

[@derricklofton1982]

My 1997 & 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 3.5 L V6 was by far the most reliable and capable SUV’s ever, never got stuck in snow, it was A fearless Full sized SUV, traded one for the other, the only reason I got rid of it was the Lack of parts availability, the older it got it just got to expensive to find available parts.

[@meenam300zx]

That was the old time, anything after 2005 is garbage.

[@zerbirae4224]

I just laid my 2003 Montero to rest last month. I'm seriously grieving the loss of that car/ the unavailability of more of them😥

[@twistedracer961]

As a Mazda CX-5 owner i say its realiable and fun and luxury suv at the same time for a low price ❤❤

[@user-sd2hi8qs6w]

I have spent over $30000 on my 2017 Mercedes’ over the last 2 years, headlight and headlight control unit $7700 Front and rear suspension x 2 electronic tailgate, fuel gauge. Hand brake actuator, steering column , + Never been in an accident. Only my stupidity in buying.

[@karenriegler3081]

I had a 2004 BMW X5. It was great for 200,000 miles, THEN, it got electrical gremlins due to the panoramic moon roof. They are known for trouble. It still had a great engine and no issues, but when you get gremlins, it has to go. Made me sad. Now I have a DIESEL X5 with 125,000 miles so far. Have not had any issues. Love an X5!

[@mikeszedon715]

My 225,000-mile '03 Lexus GX470 is still going strong, V8 is smooth, quiet and powerful, the air suspensions works perfectly, it's got all-day driving comfort and with full-time 4WD and a locking differential, it will off-road quite well.

[@twistedfatephx]

I'm trying to decide between early 2000's Land Cruiser, GX 470 or newer GX 460

[@lampi5115]

I agree. I have a 2004 GX470 with 250,000 miles that purr’s like a kitten.

[@mikeszedon715]

I hope you didn't buy a Land Cruiser...very unreliable, mostly cooling system.@@twistedfatephx

[@michaelfreeman5286]

I had a 2015 Nx 200t F Sport AWD and it was a great buy. Never had any issues in the short time i had it. Had it 6 months and put 17k miles on it. Only issue was it was a lil hard on gas, but id still buy another.

[@jrey6186]

what is 'lil gard'

[@michaelfreeman5286]

@jrey6186 I meant hard lol. 😂 you knew what I was trying to say.

[@robertbogie3300]

My wife and I are still enjoying our 2012 Cadillac SRX. Purchased at auction, it was a lease car. We purchased it in 2015 and it had less than 25,000 miles on it. only problem was it needed brake pads all around, 4 new tires and a new battery, oh the rear camera was fuzzy so I installed a new one in it. Great running car millage now at 110,000.

[@jeffreyberry4780]

The best SUV I’ve ever owned is actually my current and first SUV 2016 Suzuki S Cross Gl Navigator

[@ProffesorBlue]

I own a 2018 Outlander GT V6, good to see it made number 4 on the list, no issues at all, so I agree. No CVT either on this one. There has to be a good reason this made in Japan SUV has a 10 year warranty, flies under the radar of most buyers. I took the zero percent interest deal in 2018 and now it's 100% paid off. Just had a full detail done on it, with ceramic coating, and it looks brand new like it just came off the show room floor. This thing got me out a scary watery ditch one time, very safe AWD system.

[@pattimctigue9680]

I have a 2012 Outlander GT with 222K and still going strong!!!

[@tulserorobs4163]

Planning on upgrading wifes car, really been looking into those '16 CRV's, very solid option

[@edwinnjuguna4326]

My wife drives a Honda Fit Shuttle and after watching this documentary I am now going to upgrade her car to either a Honda CRV or the Rav 4. Thanks.

[@jeepinspence]

I haave an 09 Rav 4 LTD that was purchased pre(scare) and it has been one of the best we;ve owned. Put about 50 k on it and nothing but maintenance so far. It's sitting at 98k as of today and hope it continues for a long time to come. The only complaint I have is road noise and with the greenhouse(which I love) as big as it is there's probably not muxh to be donw about it. It's only nothersome on the hwy so I guess we will invest in a hwy car and use the Rav for everything else.

[@ethercruiser1537]

I own a 2016 Honda CRV which we purchased used with low mileage in 2017 and it now has >66,000 miles with no problems. But we do all the recommended maintenance. We have been happy with it and on long highway driving can get 30+ mpg!

[@bauron1985]

I have a 2008 Honda CRV 320,000 miles. Now it needs some special TLC, but still reliable.

[@ethercruiser1537]

@@bauron1985 👍

[@user-bq5et3fm5n]

I have a 2010 Lexus ES350 and and RX350 with 133k and 153k miles and they are both pretty bulletproof. I do brakes changes myself, but everything else is routine maintenance, simple and not that expensive. Other brands I have had, transmission didn’t make it past 100k miles. Always and only, buy Toyota.

[@user-wv8rd2om3f]

I have a 2004 CR-V with 168,000 miles on it. Just had to replace the chain and tensioners to the tune of $1,500 but that's the only problem it's ever given me. So important to always keep up on oil changes and oil levels..burns a bit

[@ontarioman6301]

Had a dodge colt which was a Mitsubishi. 242,000 km . Just change the alternator. It had a 1.6 turbo engine. Best steering feel. Only Mazda can match the steering feel.

[@75and1]

2:33 my BMW X2 was also made in Germany and I already spent $11,000 on it in 3 years. They are build with cheap plastics

[@hkchris1]

Watch out for the Honda AC and window motor

[@lavellsmith8613]

New subscriber

[@stephaniecawein9643]

2007 Infiniti fx35. ❤❤❤❤ going strong but dash issues

[@LukasNachtigall]

My 2015 RAV4 gave up the CVT at 110.000 miles. It cost me $8,000 to rebuild it from new and used cars at AAMCO which was expensive, but so far works. They added some cooling fan to the transmission as well. Just FYI If you have a jerky shifting or it kicks when you put R from Park, or it hesitates to gear up, RUN away from it :) the CVT will die soon! I had 4 Toyota services check for the problem before it completely died, and they were unable to diagnose the problem. You need to open the transmission, and it cost around $1,500 to do so. Anyway, you need to check, if the service really change the OIL in transmission...

[@mohammadnejad104]

Please Let me know your secret about how to break a RAV4. I have a 2006 RAV with 330000 KM on it. I hate this car and become tired of it. It does not break to buy a new one.

[@LukasNachtigall]

@@mohammadnejad104 It’s easy. Borrow it to your wife ;)

[@ontarioman6301]

In thought rav 4 use automatic transmission. Was it the hybrid?

[@LukasNachtigall]

@@ontarioman6301It’s not a hybrid. And every Rav4 or Prius uses CVT transmission, so it’s automatic.

[@aamirqz]

@@LukasNachtigall Are you in the US? The RAV4 sold here never had a CVT, aside from the hybrid which uses an e-CVT.

[@MisterJ.J.]

1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer AWD 5.0 L V8. 2005 Hummer H2 S.U.T. Base. Are my longest lasting most reliable SUVs.

[@trisin7630]

I have a 2006 toyota Rav4. I would love to upgrade to one of those ones

[@janelahmeyer2014]

just bought a ‘17 toyota highlander SUV 78k mi for 23k im optimistic will go another 200k mi. a dream car to me

[@jimbo2615]

The best suv I have ever owned was a CRV . I drove the 2004 to 250k . I drove my 2008 to 190k . Only problem I ever had was an a/c compressor at 210k on the 2004 model.

[@RustyPWNZ]

Love my 2016 outlander 3.0 GT

[@outdoorsoregonian9464]

Who has the best towing compacity though?

[@aragon1302]

my SUV is Honda Element 05,. great on gas and AWD

[@user-zp3yg4hz5n]

2015 Ford Edge SEL 6 Calendar

[@alejo5164]

I had a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander ES. Great car! I regreat to trade her in.

[@marye813]

Best SUV 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid. Under the hood made in Japan. Mine has 120k miles and no problems. Only repair replacing key ignition.

[@roby5704]

my 2010 escape hybrid has 230k miles, no issues besides the key ignition

[@sl4983]

My 2006 has 250K, have replaced some items but not a big deal.

[@larry0465]

For under 20k as of right now these vehicles will have close or over 100k miles on the odometer

[@beefwantko7269]

yea the used car market is horrible where im at, but im in the market and I just missed out on a 2016 Mazda CX-5.. which is the same car as the 2018 just without the ugly upgrade and tiny headlights that are on the refreshed model.. which i think look way worse.. alot of newer car makers are doing this and it looks terrible, regardlesss it had 55k miles on it and was a higher trim package.. and im in boise where the car market is just as inflated as the housing market.. and according to a recent study, the boise area is the most inflated housing/rental market in the entire country... thanks alot all you californians who moved up here and ruined our beautiful cheap to live in state.

[@user-wv8rd2om3f]

​@@beefwantko7269 I just missed out on the almost same type of vehicle! 😢 2016 CX-5, one owner, 56,000 with a 2.5L engine and parchment interior. Only $18,500..SO regret not buying it as soon as I saw it 😔

[@massybazizi3925]

What is the website you are showing on the video?

[@notarycat]

Looks like Carfax

[@marcusalexander7080]

I have a 2017 Rav limited for 2years now has not given me 1 problem best suv money can buy

[@ELP1125]

Let's go Lincoln!

[@jeevanarajaratne1010]

Thanks

[@blakenelson4045]

2008 honda pilot , 2013 honda crv are the best cars I have owned , still go them,

[@maico125]

I had a V6 Outlander and it was extremely reliable. Too bad they dropped the V6.

[@christopherharris3229]

Has a 2012 GT absolutely loaded. Taught 3 of my kids how to drive in it. Gave it 2 years ago to my oldest with 174k miles on it and it is still running strong back and forth. Has almost 200k on it now.

[@pattimctigue9680]

Agree!! I have a 2012 Outlander GT with 222K and still going strong!! Both my kids learned to drive in it, too ❤️

[@maico125]

Mitsubishi is very under-rated. They will last 300K miles with routine care@@pattimctigue9680

[@amm7340]

What abt ford escape 2013

[@mariepoulard804]

I’m looking for a Nissan rogue 2021

[@AbiodunAdesheye-pk9cw]

What is the faith of 2015 Ford escape?

[@kishah6379]

I love my 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander.

[@cinycaybudgets]

How many miles do you have on it and how has it been holding up? Im getting a used 2018 with 40k

[@kishah6379]

@cinycaybudgets 56k, and it's still going well.

[@cinycaybudgets]

Do you have warranty?@@kishah6379

[@christopherharris3229]

I put 174k miles on a 2012 Outlander GT V6. My son has it now and it will turn 200k in January 2024. Only 2 things outside of regular maintenance needed replaced in its lifetime so far: cat back exhaust and blower motor, both after 150k. We are overhauling front and rear suspension ourselves due to rubber deterioration and corrosion in the spring.

[@Antiorganizer]

Never mind fuel economy... And as for the CX-5 doing 31 mpg, ummm, no. Just. No.

[@isaac198428]

Dude! Did you just recommend a used 2015 Mercedes GLK out of manufacturer warranty as a reliable smart buy? *Please stop doing drugs* .😂

[@patriciapitts3505]

Exactly 😂😂😂

[@jrey6186]

100% ... there is a reason why used mercedes are dirt cheap ...

[@fram4246]

A lot of people don't like Turbo, missing N/A V6. This model has V6 hybrid. Unfortunately price is too high. Lexus atleast should have put this V6 in the mid trim Premium.

[@silentvoiceinthedark5665]

you mixed up RDX with MDX

[@scaryperryx1050]

Lexus NX, Are Incredible

[@robmock2296]

Bro my outlander 2014 trans went bad after a few years of owning it the trans was worth more than the whole car. Sold it for 1k

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

Mitsubishi is often under appreciated. They are in fact very reliable, worldwide car tests and statistics have proven that

[@kimberlyhall7610]

My sisters husband had a galant back in the day that got almost 400,000 miles, so yes they are very under appreciated.

[@LukasNachtigall]

They may be reliable, but they are and always were ugly :). I remember the best designs were 3000GT, Eclipse, and we also loved the Carisma back in time...

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

@@LukasNachtigall ähm no 😂 ugliness is subjective. The 90s Galant is one of the best looking sedans ever made

[@TheHeadliner08]

Love Mitsubishi’s I bought my 2012 galant in 2015 and had ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS when I traded it in in 2022

[@nogerboher5266]

They are not under appreciated, they are just not very luxurious or aesthetically pleasing interior wise, so people tend to buy other manufacturers cars instead - which is a shame, because Mitsubishi and Toyota make the most reliable cars, bay far.

[@Plissken68]

Been driving a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser for the past 18 months with only 172K. Extremely reliable.

[@Wire-Free]

Best pre-owned SUV I personally owned: 2001 Subie Forester 5 spd. Great mpg/ reliability

[@luletaguilera]

Mitsubishi asx 2017 model

[@hasanmahmud4808]

Lexus RX 350 2015 is one of best preowned suv

[@onmidripinfinitygoku6830]

Consumer Reports ratings aren't good anymore.

[@germancastillo8478]

when he said he is going to use "CONSUMER REPORT" to talk about SUV, that's when i stop watching this video.

[@thomasleecallahan4977]

2004 LEXUS RX330

[@sparkydogsparky2992]

A used Mercedes??? Not!

[@ArnoldLePotvin]

Consumer report on 2022 Jeep Cherokee X, Rating

[@ArnoldLePotvin]

2022 Cherokee X, by Jeep 11:29

[@ArnoldLePotvin]

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[@legniak1]

My 2009 Highlander with 148k miles has needed no major repairs. Not great on gas but 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WolfgangBrozart]

Recommending a used Mercedes is just insanity.

[@jtjt8331]

The Nissan, the Lincoln & the Mercedes should not have been on the list

[@michelleryan1567]

Nissan hi insurance

[@ELP1125]

Why you mad?

[@firefly9838]

The Nissan Xterra is extremely reliable. I own one. It's Nissan's cars that have shitty transmissions. Not their trucks or some of their SUVs

[@KalambaMusic]

The best remains the GLK

[@buckdashe2571]

The Nissan Xterra, Mercedes GLK, Subaru Forester and Mitsubishi Outlander are NOT recommended picks according to Consumer Reports “Most Reliable” Used Car magazine published April 2023. The top three listed here are obvious choices IMHO but if you find them under 20 grand, they likely have well past 150K on the clock (which still ain’t bad.)

[@catherinemushaw1956]

My neighbor just purchased a 2015 Honda CRV - 90, 000 miles for 15,000. I think that all vehicles are overpriced.

[@buckdashe2571]

@@catherinemushaw1956 where I am in California, that’s a pretty good price. But I do agree with you in general.

[@christopherharris3229]

Bowing at the altar of "Consumer Reports" does no one any good...........

[@buckdashe2571]

@@christopherharris3229 haha…yeah, it’s just information.

[@jaet4018]

My next purchase will definately be a Honda crv. Better gas mileage. My sis owns a suburu Forrester is having probs not even at 100k. & also with uncomfortable seats.

[@CarGuyisCarGuy]

Did your sister get the base model 😂

[@cinycaybudgets]

My mom has a 09 crv and its still going! Multiple trips from ny to florida, south carolina etc. And many college road trips Has to have over 300k miles on it

[@derekcaan7686]

Great list with some solid choices in there - Can you run the 2015 Lexus on regular gas or do you need to run it on Premium only?

[@jgm120153]

I own the 2018 Subaru Forester at only 32000 miles I have spent 1500 on a new compressor and now need a ac fan at a cost of 900. I hate this suv and would never recommend Subaru

[@Dbb27]

I rented one and loved the interior but my son said they are constant maintenance problems. Sorry you have had so many problems.

[@danbuchner28]

Some of these are good choices, and some are not. I've used Consumer Reports before, and it is not a reliable source. A better source is a good mechanic. I think the Toyotas and Hondas are good choices, and possibly also Fords. Also, stay away from CVTs and turbos, which should further keep maintenance costs low.

[@user-ey2te5vs3z]

2017 rav4 is a pos. Two cv joints gone and transmission has torgue converter issues still that should have been a recall. Burns oil faster than any other vehicle I’ve owned with frequent oil changes. Pcv valve is under the intake. 500 dollar job for 10 dollar part. Brutal pos Toyota.

[@kadaramobolaji1837]

Honda Cr V hybrid

[@user-Socrates]

Rav4 LandCruiser

[@mystica9620]

Please don’t ever buy a Volkswagen Tiguan 2009 to 2021 the least reliable vehicle, beautiful on the outside that’s about it , stranded everywhere , put so much &$ went to waste , Volkswagen over all , Passat , Golf!!👎🏻😤

[@xiondFirst]

Not a fan of SUV myself. I rather get a hatchback.

[@bradmason8334]

This must be AI, and No proof read, cause 4 out of 10 is right. 👎

[@blakenelson4045]

I think the lexus gx 460 is the best suv on the planet

[@eddiehizo5682]

My reliable vehicle is the Millennium Falcon. This ship is the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy that survived all the space wars.

[@htxpusher]

it would be hard to spot that around $20k

[@scotteustice6230]

Most underrated =Hyundai Tucson

[@MrYankees1017]

I have a 2004 Cadillac Escalade with 205K miles. Best vehicle I have ever driven. Still going strong.

[@MM-rr1kp]

Started to search for some reviews on this subject and realize if this guy's got 10 of them this video is going to be useless. Some of these are just not reliable number one and number two to claim last a lifetime

[@billyoung5772]

Best Rav4 le 2020 no issues ..Bill.

[@ontarioman6301]

2021. Rough shifting on 2020 by some owners

[@billyoung5772]

Waited 6 months for a Rav4 factory order Purchased a 2023 Cadilac xt4 BILL..

[@milestraysandor5901]

None of these are that worth it besides maybe the Lexus. Especially if they push the 20k cap. It almost isn't even worth shopping for a used car in this market.

[@naunkshug7281]

U had until you mentioned Mercedes 😂😂😂

[@appalachianpatriot1796]

This is an AI channel isn’t it?

[@eugenia4689]

The 2018 Subaru Forester is NOT good!! Has many flaws

[@StreamerTV]

Why is the most ugliest car the most reliable lol

[@IDGAF56852]

The only one that will last a lifetime as you put it is the toyota lexus if maintained properly.

[@TheSterg98]

Is this channel just all made by AI?

[@IWaxWizardI]

Lost me at Mercedes 😂

[@checoPH]

I have owed the 2014 Toyota Rav4, the 2005 Honda Pilot EXL, and the 2005 Honda Crv. Those 3 vehicles are great; confortable and reliable.