The 2015 Hot Wheels report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau looked at the top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2014 by make and model, encompassing all model years. By taking this approach, car owners get a clearer picture of the vehicles that are at greatest risk of being targeted by thieves and the top model year or years that are most frequently stolen.
Model: Honda Accord
Total thefts: 51,920
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 1996
– 1997
– 1994
Model: Honda Civic
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 1998
– 1997
– 2000
Model: Ford F-Series full-size pickup
Total thefts: 28,680
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 2006
– 2005
– 2004
Model: Chevrolet full-size pickup*
Total thefts: 23,196
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 1999
– 2003
– 2004
*This vehicle had different model names depending on the model year.
Model: Toyota Camry
Total thefts: 14,605
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 1991*
– *Only 1 model year had a statistically significant theft rate.
Model: Dodge Ram full-size pickup
Total thefts: 11,075
Most frequently stolen model years:
2004
2001
2005
Model: Dodge Caravan
Total thefts: 10,483
Most frequently stolen model years:
2000
2002
2003
Model: Nissan Altima
Total thefts: 9,109
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 2013*
– *Only 1 model year had a statistically significant theft rate.
Model: Acura Integra
Total thefts: 6,902
Most frequently stolen model years:
– 1994
– 1995