Many SUV drivers will buy a new model, keep it for three to five years, and then trade it in before the resale value has fallen too low. In turn, many SUVs are designed with these drivers in mind, with trendy new features that will be outdated before you've put six figures on the odometer.Other drivers, and other SUVs, are in it for the long haul. SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, for instance, seem to be built specifically for drivers who will cherish the vehicle and run it til the wheels fall off. Even high-mileage Toyotas can fetch a high price. We've rounded up ten such SUVs to find out why drivers can't bear to part with them.In order to find SUVs that tend to stick with their first owner for a decade or longer, we're looking at the likelihood of passing 250,000 miles (implying a reliable powertrain and fewer owners), and arranged the models from least to most likely to hit 250k. We've also taken depreciation into account, implying a relative shortage in the used market. We've also made an attempt to cover multiple brands, segments, and size classes, so that we're not just listing a bunch of Toyotas. Volvo XC60 Volvo Buyers Aren't That Interested In The Hot New Thing 2014 Volvo XC60 front 1/4Volvos are dependable (although the brand has been slipping in recent years), and famously safe. They're also a bit plain, and generally regarded as somewhat out of date. That seems to work in the brand's favor when it comes to longevity. Buying a brand-new Volvo implies that you're perfectly happy to drive something that feels a little antiquated, so you're probably not the kind of driver who trades your SUV in because the new one has a slightly bigger touchscreen.The first-gen Volvo XC60 was already feeling its age by 2016, having been on the market since the 2009 model year. The 2026 version of the car has been around since the 2018 model year. Most automakers would see it as bad business to keep a single generation around for so long, giving customers no reason to trade their old models in, but the XC60 had its best year ever in 2025, selling 41,327 units, so Volvo buyers don't seem to mind driving decade-old SUVs. Nissan Pathfinder The Pathfinder Is A Versatile, Hassle-Free Three-Row 2008-2012 Nissan Pathfinder Front 3/4The Expedition isn't the slowest depreciator on this list, but holding more than a third of your initial value after a decade on the road isn't bad, and the SUV is 50% more likely than most to reach a quarter-million miles.According to CarComplaints, the 2016 Pathfinder in particular is one of the least troubled fourth-gen models, with RepairPal estimating just $542 a year in maintenance costs for the three-row mid-size. With a 3.5-liter V6 cranking out 260 hp at a combined fuel economy of 23 mpg, a 10-year-old Pathfinder offers a fair balance of naturally-aspirated power and efficiency in a time when everyone's going hybrid and turbo-four. Ford Expedition This SUV Has A Surprisingly Dependable Twin-Turbo V6 2014 Ford Expedition front 1/4Ford buyers tend to be loyal in the first place, but the full-size 2016 Expedition's 79/100 J.D. Power Quality & Reliability rating, 365 twin-turbo V6, and reasonable $618 annual maintenance estimate (via RepairPal) make for an SUV that drivers are especially hesitant to trade-in.Our trending price may seem a bit low for an SUV that drivers don't want to part with, but if we take a look at the marketplace, we find that relatively low-mileage models, like a 71,786-mile 2017 Limited, are selling in the low $20,000 range. Even six-figure odometers can fetch a fair price, like a 120,335-mile 2017 Limited selling for $21,995. If you're looking at a $12,527 Expedition, chances are someone's already put that first quarter-million miles on the ticker. Chevrolet Tahoe The Tahoe Is More Comfortable Than Some RVs 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe front 3/4The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has a solid Q&R rating of 75/100, a perfectly-acceptable annual maintenance estimate of $720, and it's nearly twice as likely as a typical SUV to hit 250,000 miles.Reliable, spacious, and powerful, courtesy of a naturally-aspirated 355-hp 5.3-liter V8, the Tahoe is the kind of SUV that becomes a second home for the families that ride in them, and we would bet that sentimental value plays a part in a Tahoe owner's hesitance to trade the SUV in. Acura MDX The MDX Is A Hassle-Free Luxury Mid-Size 2016 Acura MDXAcuras tend to be among the slowest depreciators in the luxury segment, coming in just behind Lexus and Mercedes-Benz, and averaging 53.20% of the initial MSRP after five years on the road.We have the 2016 Acura MDX trending at a third of its sticker price, a decade in, with some entry-level models selling for as much as $25,000 after a decade on the road. That owes in part to low repair costs, at $571 a year, according to RepairPal, which isn't bad for a luxury mid-size. Honda CR-V Simply One Of The Most Reliable Vehicles On The Planet 2016 Honda CR-VOne of America's favorite SUVs, the Honda CR-V is synonymous with dependability. The 2016 model scored a Q&R rating of 83/100, it should only cost you around $428 a year to maintain, and it averages 27 mpg, combined, which is still pretty good in 2026. We're getting into some of the best value-retainers at this point in the list, with the CR-V still holding an incredible 62% of its initial value after 10 years. Honda Pilot It's Honda's Flagship SUV For A Reason 2016 Honda PilotThe Honda Pilot is nearly three times as likely to reach 250,000 miles as a typical SUV. Honda's flagship holds a 74/100 Q&R rating with J.D. Power, and should only cost $457 a year to maintain, barely more than what you'd spend to keep the smaller CR-V running. Pair that with a naturally-aspirated 280-hp V6 averaging 21 miles to the gallon, and you've got a family car that many owners have no interest in getting rid of. Lexus GX Lexus Holds Its Value Than Any Other Luxury Brand 2010-2013 Lexus GX Front DrivingLuxury cars tend to depreciate quickly, so, a full-size luxury SUV holding nearly half its value after a decade on the road? You don't see that every day.For many luxury car buyers, a car is something of a fashion statement, and it simply won't do to drive an out-of-date BMW. That's not the case with a typical Lexus buyer, though. If you're buying a Lexus GX, you're probably attracted to its 87/100 Q&R rating, and the fact that it's almost four times as likely as a typical SUV to reach a quarter-million miles. Toyota 4Runner The 4Runner Is The Slowest Depreciator On This List Red 2018 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium-2The 2016 Toyota 4Runner holds an 80/100 Q&R rating, and it should only cost around $492 a year to maintain. This contributes to the 4Runner being the slowest depreciator on this list, holding an incredible 67% of its initial value after a decade on the road, and being almost seven times as likely as a typical SUV to reach a quarter-million miles. Toyota Sequoia A Well-Kept Sequoia Is Almost Guaranteed To Reach 250,000 Miles 2008-2017 Toyota SequoiaAccording to iSeeCars, the Toyota Sequoia has a 39.1% chance of lasting a quarter million miles, more than nine times the average. This means that almost anyone who practices routine maintenance has a shot at joining the high-mileage club in a Sequoia. Change your oil early, and put more highway than city miles on the odometer, and the SUV is practically guaranteed to reach 250,000 miles.