The most popular used cars in the US
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The most popular used cars in the US
New cars in a row at the dealership.
Buying an affordable used car in the U.S. has been costly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. First, supply chain shortages reduced the number of new cars. Then pandemic-related economic relief checks boosted Americans’ spending, including on used cars. Those forces drove down the supply of affordable used cars—while the demand increased, according to the Associated Press. In 2023, some used cars can average over $30,000, a price tag arguably close to that of an affordable new car.
Stacker used data from iSeeCars.com to identify the 25 most popular used cars sold nationwide in 2022. Cars are ranked by market share, rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent; though some appear the same, the more precise percentages are not equal. The iSeeCars.com analysis included more than 9.8 million used car sales from the most recent five model years, 2017 to 2021.
Though supply chain issues pushed used car prices up drastically in 2021 and 2022, they have finally begun to dip. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index—the most common measure for inflation—the price of used cars and trucks dropped 13.6% from February 2022 to February 2023.
Nonetheless, used cars are available to buy as long as you seek out the right ones. For example, nearly half the vehicles on the list (12 out of 25) are SUVs. The rest are split between five pickup trucks and eight midsized or compact cars. In the top five are three pickup trucks, an SUV, and a compact car.
Before shopping for a used car, you may want to see if any brands or models have been recalled due to a failure of safety protocols. For instance, the 2021 recall of Takata’s air bags aims to prevent any more fatalities. Check out the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website to see if there’s a recall on a used car you may want to buy.
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#25. Chevrolet Traverse
Chevrolet Traverse II front view.
– Share of used car sales: 0.9%
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#24. Jeep Compass
Side view of a Jeep Compass 2021.
– Share of used car sales: 1.0%
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#23. Toyota Highlander
Toyota Highlander SUV on display.
– Share of used car sales: 1.0%
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#22. Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Malibu on display at the Orange County International Auto Show.
– Share of used car sales: 1.1%
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#21. Hyundai Elantra
Blue Hyundai Elantra parked on a street.
– Share of used car sales: 1.1%
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#20. Nissan Sentra
Nissan Sentra on display during the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show.
– Share of used car sales: 1.2%
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#19. Jeep Cherokee
View of a red 2015 Jeep Cherokee outside.
– Share of used car sales: 1.2%
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#18. GMC Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 display at a dealership.
– Share of used car sales: 1.2%
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#17. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four wheel drive vehicle on a mountain landscape.
– Share of used car sales: 1.2%
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#16. Honda Accord
A 2018 Honda Accord car at the North American International Auto Show.
– Share of used car sales: 1.4%
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#15. Honda CR-V
An SUV Honda CRV 2014 crossing a mud road.
– Share of used car sales: 1.4%
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#14. Toyota Tacoma
A silver Toyota Tacoma display.
– Share of used car sales: 1.4%
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#13. Toyota Corolla
A 12th generation Toyota Corolla parked on a road.
– Share of used car sales: 1.5%
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#12. Nissan Altima
A brand new gray Nissan Altima 2 5 SR on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
– Share of used car sales: 1.5%
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#11. Ford Explorer
A 2020 Ford Explorer in front of mountains during a sunset.
– Share of used car sales: 1.5%
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#10. Jeep Grand Cherokee
A Jeep Grand Cherokee surrounded by trees.
– Share of used car sales: 1.5%
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#9. Ford Escape
Ford Escape display at a dealership.
– Share of used car sales: 1.5%
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#8. Nissan Rogue
White Nissan Rogue on gravel road in front of sandstone formation.
– Share of used car sales: 1.7%
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#7. Toyota RAV4
Side view of a red 2022 Toyota RAV4.
– Share of used car sales: 1.7%
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#6. Toyota Camry
Front view of a red Toyota Camry 2019.
– Share of used car sales: 1.7%
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#5. Honda Civic
Side view of a silver Honda Civic.
– Share of used car sales: 1.8%
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#4. Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Equinox SUV on display in parking lot.
– Share of used car sales: 2.2%
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#3. Ram 1500
Ram 1500 on display at a dealership.
– Share of used car sales: 2.3%
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#2. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
A blue Chevrolet Silverado on display.
– Share of used car sales: 2.8%
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#1. Ford F-150
Ford F150 on display at a dealership.
– Share of used car sales: 3.3%
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