January 5, 2026 - Consumer Reports reveals the best used cars and SUVs for less than $15,000, based on years of test data and hundreds of thousands of survey responses.

August 26, 2025 - According to a recent Consumer Reports analysis, there are several older Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Nissan models that combine affordability with proven dependability, making them excellent choices.

December 12, 2024 - These are the eight used vehicles available for under or around $5,000 that come tightly recommended by Consumer Reports, including four sedan models, a compact SUV, and two pickup trucks.

January 1, 2026 - Consumer Reports names the best used SUVs, sedans, small cars, minivans, and trucks by price, based on road tests and reliability.

October 1, 2024 - Most of the vehicles on this list are about 20 years old. Look for well-kept models with good service history and an accident-free report, and even these sub-$5,000 SUVs can keep you on the road for years to come.

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October 21, 2021 - According to a recent Consumer Reports release of the best used cars and SUVs that can be had for under $5,000, there is no reason why a low price has to equate with low quality or a compromise in safety with a used vehicle that can be close to two decades old.

November 19, 2025 - The 2015 Mazda 6 is an exceptionally reliable midsize car, the Toyota Venza is a rock-solid crossover utility vehicle pick, but what if you’re on a tighter budget? Say, half of $10,000.

Used cars for $5,000 can offer safe and reliable transportation. These models did well in CR Tests when new and earned out Recommended status. Years later, they’ve held up with few reliability issues; even after eclipsing the 100,000-mile mark.

June 9, 2021 - The 2005 Honda Pilot also found itself on Kelley Blue Book’s list of the best used SUVs under $5,000. This spacious SUV boasts three rows of seating and is the perfect option for families on the go.

December 13, 2024 - Dubbed a "roomy and reliable" car, the 2006 Honda Accord ranks as one of Consumer Reports' best used cars. ... In essence a "stretched Camry with more upscale features," the Avalon earned high marks from Consumer Reports.

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August 15, 2024 - I found a 2013 Ford Escape with a 2.0L engine and 180,000 km on it. What are your thoughts? Should I consider purchasing it or not? ... Definitely not, those have numerous problems.

1 week ago - “With the historically high price of new autos these days, more and more people are naturally looking to the pre-owned market in search of a better bargain,” says Alex Knizek, associate director of auto test development at Consumer Reports. “But they shouldn’t have to sacrifice safety, reliability, or fuel economy to stay within their budget. That’s why we now present Used Car Top Picks and have expanded our used-car coverage and insights.” · See our 10 Top Picks of 2026 for new cars. ... Used Car Top Picks: Under $10,000 Under $15,000 SUV Under $15,000 Hybrid Under $20,000 Small SUV Under $20,000 Hybrid SUV Under $20,000 3-Row SUV Under $20,000 Luxury SUV Under $20,000 Pickup Truck Under $25,000 Sports Car Under $20,000

1 month ago - Second-generation models from the 2003–2009 model years are widely available at this price and have a well-documented track record for reliability, with battery packs on well-maintained examples often lasting beyond 200,000 miles. Both J.D. Power and Consumer Reports have consistently rated this generation among the most dependable used cars on the market.

I've gone a few road trips. I'm so grateful for Toyota and their reliability. ... The Buick Encore is the cheapest available SUV by average Cars.com listing price, with an average listing price of $13,121.

October 28, 2024 - Carmax did not have any CX-3 listings, though it did have other sub-$15,000 Mazda models available. ... Older-model CX-9s are some to steer clear of, but a 2014 or newer should be a reliable bet, according to Consumer Reports.

April 29, 2026 - We have compiled a list of the most reliable SUVs that you can find for less than $10,000. We've based dependability on J.D. Power ratings. A reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

September 6, 2024 - We’ve identified the top-rated used cars and SUVs that can be found for less than $5,000.