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The Most Commonly Stolen Vehicles in California - Is Your Car At Risk? This article was written with partially assisted AI. Kia Optima In the realm of California's most stolen cars, the Kia Optima claims the tenth spot. It made its debut on this rather undesirable list in 2021 with a reported 2,917 thefts.
The last model of the Kia Optima, the 2020 version, garnered praise from J.D. Power owners, boasting an impressive 80/100 overall rating. Quality and reliability earned it an 83/100, and the driving experience was rated at 81/100. Owners found the Optima appealing for its easy cabin access and built-in voice assistant.
It's worth noting that the Kia Optima was succeeded by the Kia K5 in 2021, making it a past favorite among car thieves. The 2020 Kia Optima had a starting price of $20,765. Chevrolet Tahoe The Chevrolet Tahoe nabs the ninth spot in the list of California's most stolen cars. In 2021, this SUV saw 3,098 reported thefts, up from 2,442 in 2020.
According to J.D. Power, Chevrolet Tahoe owners gave it an overall score of 82/100. Quality and reliability received a rating of 79/100, while the driving experience garnered an impressive 85/100. Owners particularly liked the Tahoe for its navigation system and maneuverability. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe starts at $48,841.
Toyota Corolla Coming in at number eight, the Toyota Corolla finds itself among California's most stolen vehicles. Although there was a slight decrease in thefts from 3,250 in 2020 to 3,186 in 2021, the Corolla still remains a target. J.D. Power noted its appeal, highlighting the peppy Dynamic Force 2.0L engine, paddle shifters, and a suite of driver assist systems.
The 2021 Toyota Corolla comes with a starting price of $21,538. Toyota Camry The Toyota Camry secures the seventh position on the list of most stolen cars in California. It saw a decline in thefts from 4,020 in 2020 to 3,940 in 2021. J.D. Power's survey of Camry owners resulted in an impressive 83/100 overall rating.
Quality and reliability scored 84/100, and the driving experience was also rated at 83/100. Owners praised the Camry for its economy, range, and its low levels of car noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). The 2021 Toyota Camry has a starting price of $25,352. Honda CR-V The Honda CR-V takes the sixth position in the list of California's most stolen cars for 2021.
Although it saw a decrease in thefts from 4,773 in 2020 to 4,258 in 2021, it remains a target. J.D. Power's survey of CR-V owners resulted in an overall rating of 82/100, with quality and reliability earning an 84/100. Its driving experience received an average rating of 78/100. Car owners appreciated the CR-V for its economy, comfortable seats, and ease of entry into the passenger cabin.
The 2021 Honda CR-V starts at $27,829 according to J.D. Power. GMC Pickup (Full-Size) The GMC Sierra 1500 claims the fifth spot in the list of most stolen cars in California for 2021. There was an increase in thefts, with 5,034 reported in 2021 compared to 3,736 in 2020. Verified GMC Sierra 1500 owners surveyed by J.D.
Power rated the truck an impressive 85/100 overall. Quality and reliability earned a score of 84/100, and the driving experience matched that at 84/100. The GMC Sierra is known for being tech-rich and high-performance, featuring an infotainment system with smartphone compatibility, in-vehicle trailering apps, and advanced safety features.
The 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 starts at $29,952 per J.D. Power. Honda Accord The Honda Accord secures the fourth position on California's list of most stolen cars for 2021. The NICB report notes 9,681 reported thefts of Honda Accords in 2021, down from 11,473 in 2020. Accord owners interviewed by J.D. Power gave this model an overall score of 82/100, with drivers rating their driving experience an 84/100 and the car's quality and reliability at 82/100.
Honda Accord owners appreciate it for its powerful engine, adequate storage space, and effective headlights. The 2021 Honda Accord is priced at $26,167 per J.D. Power. Ford Pickup (Full-Size) The Ford F-150 secures the third spot on the list of most stolen cars in California for 2021. According to the NICB, there were 10,332 reported thefts in 2021, an increase from 9,543 in 2020.
J.D. Power recognizes the Ford F-Series of trucks as the best-selling truck across the United States. The 2021 F-150 earned an overall score of 80/100, with quality and reliability rated at 77/100 and the driving experience at 82/100. Owners praised the F-150 for its infotainment systems and maneuverability.
The 2021 Ford F-150 starts at $32,966. Honda Civic The Honda Civic is the second most stolen car in California for 2021. In 2021, the NICB reported a decrease in thefts from 16,625 in 2020 to 13,507 in 2021, losing its status as the most stolen car in California. Verified Honda Civic owners in J.D. Power rated it 83/100 overall, with the car's driving experience earning 86/100.
Owners gave it a score of 82/100 for quality and reliability. Honda Civic owners praised the vehicle for its engine power and convenient storage spaces. A 2021 Honda Civic starts at around $23,948 according to J.D. Power. Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) Topping the unfortunate list of California's most stolen cars in 2021 is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
The latest NICB report showed increased thefts from 11,408 in 2020 to 15,462 in 2021, surpassing the Honda Civic as the state’s most stolen car. Silverado owners surveyed by J.D. Power rated the vehicle an overall 83/100, with drivers giving its quality and reliability an 83/100 while rating its driving experience an average of 75/100.
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a starting price of $27,841.
