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    Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks

    These models were good when they were new and have stood the test of time

    2021 Honda Ridgeline
    2022 Honda Ridgeline
    Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

    Despite high sales numbers and decades of popularity, the trio of full-sized pickup trucks from Detroit—the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-Series, and Ram—haven’t proved to be the most reliable options among used vehicles.

    On top of that, new pickup trucks—full-sized trucks in particular—tend to be expensive. Although the newest ones usually have the most safety equipment and luxury trappings, some late-model used trucks can offer similar features along with traditional truck capability for much less money. There are also many more examples of good used compact pickups on the market now.

    More on Pickup Trucks

    We’ve created this guide to help you find the pickup trucks most likely to fulfill your needs without breaking down and saddling you with repair bills.

    The vehicles listed below, in alphabetical order, performed well in CR’s road tests when they were new and, according to our surveys of CR members, have above-average reliability. One caveat with used vehicles is that there can be examples that haven’t held up well because of the odd bad apple or a neglectful owner who didn’t keep up with the required maintenance. Make sure to have the one you’re considering thoroughly inspected by a certified mechanic before you sign on the dotted line.

    The list of the most reliable used pickup trucks is available to CR members. If you haven’t yet joined, you can access the list by clicking below and becoming a member. You’ll also gain access to all of our exclusive ratings and reviews for cars, electronics, home appliances, and other products our experts evaluate.

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    We investigate, research, and test so you can choose with confidence.


    Jon Linkov

    Jon Linkov is the deputy auto editor at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2002, covering varied automotive topics including buying and leasing, maintenance and repair, ownership, reliability, used cars, and electric vehicles. He manages CR’s lineup of special interest publications, hosts CR’s “Talking Cars” podcast, and writes and edits content for CR’s online and print products. An avid cyclist, Jon also enjoys driving his ’80s-era sports car and instructing at track days.