The 20 Most Stolen Cars in America Right Now, Ranked

The Dodge Challenger remains one of the most targeted high-performance coupes in the United States. Its potent HEMI engines make it a prime target for organized theft rings, with claims data showing Hellcat variants stolen at more than sixty times the national average rate.

As one of the most popular midsize SUVs in America for over three decades, millions of Ford Explorers travel nationwide roads. Their sheer abundance creates relentless demand for stolen exterior body panels, electronics, and catalytic converters.

The Chevrolet Tahoe combines luxury cabin comfort with heavy-duty truck durability, commanding high resale value across North America. Criminal rings frequently target modern push-button start Tahoes through key fob relay attacks, often shipping them overseas.

Jeep's flagship Grand Cherokee remains an enduring favorite among thieves due to its universal popularity and interchangeable driveline components. Older model years face simple physical lock bypasses, while newer iterations are vulnerable to cloned key fob vulnerabilities.

Like several of its corporate siblings, older turnkey ignition model years of the Hyundai Tucson lacked electronic engine immobilizers. Following viral social media security exploits, annual thefts of the popular crossover skyrocketed into the thousands before software patches became widespread.

The Dodge Charger holds the notorious title of America's most frequently stolen vehicle relative to the number insured. Thieves exploit reprogrammed key fob software at street takeovers to steal HEMI-powered sedans within seconds, devastating owners nationwide.

With hundreds of thousands sold every year, the Ram 1500 is a staple of American job sites and highways. Its strong demand on the secondhand parts market makes unattended work trucks prime targets for theft across the South and Southwest.

Sharing mechanical architecture with the Silverado, the GMC Sierra 1500 attracts vehicle thieves seeking lucrative Duramax and V8 powertrains. High-trim Denali models in particular face elevated theft risks in urban parking garages and suburban driveways.

With over 50 million units sold globally, the Toyota Corolla is an ever-present sight in American traffic. Older generations built before modern encrypted immobilizers are frequently targeted for joyrides and chop-shop disassembly.

Pre-2022 turn-key ignition iterations of the Kia Sportage experienced an unprecedented surge in thefts after social media videos exposed mechanical vulnerabilities in the steering column. Over 7,000 Sportage crossovers were stolen annually at the peak of the trend.

The Nissan Altima has occupied a fixture spot on the NICB's top 10 most stolen cars list for over a decade. Millions of older Altimas on the road create constant demand for replacement transmissions, body panels, and wheels.

Nearly 10,000 Honda CR-V crossovers are stolen annually in the United States. Criminals frequently utilize signal booster antennas outside suburban homes to intercept push-to-start smart key codes, unlocking and driving away in under sixty seconds.

Recording close to 10,000 thefts every single year, the Toyota Camry's enormous population on American roads makes it an automatic target for opportunistic thieves. Older model years from 2007 to 2017 are particularly sought after for catalytic converter and engine part salvage.

The Ford F-Series pickup truck is the undisputed king of American vehicle sales, making it a perennially high-volume theft target. Thieves target older 2006-era models with lock picks as well as newer models for high-value contractor cargo stored inside.

The Kia Forte experienced a catastrophic rise in theft volume across 2023 and 2024, propelled by viral tutorials showing how easily key-ignition models could be hotwired. Aggressive manufacturer software retrofits have since helped stem the surge.

For decades, the Honda Civic topped American car theft charts due to the legendary reliability and interchangeability of its VTEC powertrains. Over 12,000 Civics continue to be stolen annually, predominantly older model years from 1998 to 2000.

Between 2011 and 2021, key-ignition Kia Optima models left factories without electronic immobilizers, turning them into prime targets for amateur joyriders. Despite massive nationwide recalls and software updates, the Optima remains one of America's most stolen sedans.

With over 21,000 trucks stolen annually, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 holds the highest theft volume of any truck in the United States. High demand for truck frames, transmissions, and V8 engines drives heavy commercial theft rings in Texas, California, and Florida.

Over 26,000 Hyundai Sonata sedans were stolen across the country in 2024 alone. Lacking immobilizers in key-ignition models from 2011 to 2019, Sonatas became the focus of widespread teenage auto theft sprees before widespread anti-theft software rollouts.

Topping national theft rankings by a massive margin, the Hyundai Elantra recorded 31,712 thefts in a single year according to the NICB. Vulnerable key-start ignitions in 2011 to 2020 models turned the compact commuter into America's primary target for vehicle thieves.