The 2024 Subaru Ascent is the best used three-row SUV of the 2024 model year: IIHS lists it as a Top Safety Pick+, NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign (the fewest here) and 51 complaints, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $25,400 to $32,700. The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder is the best value at $24,900 to $35,100 with 2 recall campaigns.
KBB Fair Purchase Price $25,900 (SE) to $35,200 (SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION), originally $39,420 to $54,315
Buyers who want a roomy three-row SUV from $25,900
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2024 Subaru Ascent (WM)
Best value
2024 Nissan Pathfinder (R53)
Best expert-rated
2024 Kia Telluride (ON)
Cheapest used
2023-2024 Ford Explorer (U625)
Best owner-rated
2024 Hyundai Palisade (LX2)
Zero NHTSA complaints
2024 Mazda CX-90 (KJ)
The ranking
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2024 Subaru Ascent (WM)
Answrs VerdictThe best three-row SUV of 2024 to buy used.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $25,400 (Base) to $32,700 (Touring), originally $35,740 to $50,040IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Subaru Ascent as a Top Safety Pick+.NHTSA recalls: 1 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru AscentNHTSA complaints: 51 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Subaru AscentKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.2 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5; seats 7-8
IIHS lists the 2024 Subaru Ascent as a Top Safety Pick+. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns and 51 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $25,400 to $32,700 (originally $35,740 to $50,040), and KBB experts rate it 4.2 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want a Top Safety Pick+ with the fewest NHTSA recall campaigns of any pick here
Skip ifYou want the most power or the newest styling
Why #1 over #2: It lists 1 recall campaigns versus 2 for the Nissan Pathfinder.
2
2024 Nissan Pathfinder (R53)
Answrs VerdictThe best value.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $24,900 (S) to $35,100 (Platinum), originally $38,040 to $52,910IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder as a Top Safety Pick+. IIHS says the award applies only to vehicles built after November 2023.NHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Nissan PathfinderNHTSA complaints: 86 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Nissan PathfinderKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.1 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5; seats 6-7
IIHS lists the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder as a Top Safety Pick+. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 86 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $24,900 to $35,100 (originally $38,040 to $52,910), and KBB experts rate it 4.1 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5. IIHS says the award applies only to vehicles built after November 2023.
Go ifFamilies that want a Top Safety Pick+ from $24,900
Skip ifYour car was built before November 2023 and you want the IIHS award to apply
Why #2 over #3: It lists 2 recall campaigns versus 5 for the Kia Telluride.
3
2024 Kia Telluride (ON)
Answrs VerdictThe expert favorite.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $27,700 (LX) to $37,600 (SX-Prestige X-Line), originally $37,585 to $54,780IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Kia Telluride as a Top Safety Pick+.NHTSA recalls: 5 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Kia TellurideNHTSA complaints: 223 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Kia TellurideKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.8 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5; seats 7-8
IIHS lists the 2024 Kia Telluride as a Top Safety Pick+. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 223 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $27,700 to $37,600 (originally $37,585 to $54,780), and KBB experts rate it 4.8 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want the highest KBB expert rating on the list
Skip ifYou want the lowest NHTSA complaint count
Why #3 over #4: It lists 5 recall campaigns versus 10 for the Ford Explorer.
4
2023-2024 Ford Explorer (U625)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheapest way into a Top Safety Pick+.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $23,100 (base) to $41,000 (King Ranch), originally $38,455 to $60,015IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Ford Explorer as a Top Safety Pick+.NHTSA recalls: 10 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Ford ExplorerNHTSA complaints: 21 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford ExplorerKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 3.8 out of 5 and consumers 3.6 out of 5; seats 7
IIHS lists the 2024 Ford Explorer as a Top Safety Pick+. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 21 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $23,100 to $41,000 (originally $38,455 to $60,015), and KBB experts rate it 3.8 out of 5 and consumers 3.6 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want the lowest used price here, from $23,100
Skip ifYou want few recall campaigns
Why #4 over #5: It lists 10 recall campaigns versus 11 for the Mazda CX-90.
5
2024 Mazda CX-90 (KJ)
Answrs VerdictThe new-for-2024 pick, with the most recalls.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $26,100 (3.3 Turbo Select) to $33,200 (3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus), originally $39,300 to $57,405IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Mazda CX-90 as a Top Safety Pick+.NHTSA recalls: 11 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Mazda CX-90NHTSA complaints: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Mazda CX-90KBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.3 out of 5 and consumers 3.3 out of 5; seats 7-8
IIHS lists the 2024 Mazda CX-90 as a Top Safety Pick+. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 0 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $26,100 to $33,200 (originally $39,300 to $57,405), and KBB experts rate it 4.3 out of 5 and consumers 3.3 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want a Top Safety Pick+ with zero NHTSA complaints listed
Skip ifYou want the highest KBB consumer rating
Why #5 over #6: It earns Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS versus Top Safety Pick for the Hyundai Palisade.
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2024 Hyundai Palisade (LX2)
Answrs VerdictThe owner favorite, with the most complaints.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $27,300 (SE) to $36,900 (Calligraphy Night Edition), originally $38,045 to $55,245IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Hyundai Palisade as a Top Safety Pick.NHTSA recalls: 5 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai PalisadeNHTSA complaints: 397 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai PalisadeKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.7 out of 5 and consumers 4.1 out of 5; seats 7-8
IIHS lists the 2024 Hyundai Palisade as a Top Safety Pick. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 397 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $27,300 to $36,900 (originally $38,045 to $55,245), and KBB experts rate it 4.7 out of 5 and consumers 4.1 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want the highest KBB consumer rating on the list
Skip ifYou want few NHTSA complaints
Why #6 over #7: It lists 5 recall campaigns versus 6 for the Honda Pilot.
7
2023-2024 Honda Pilot (fourth generation)
Answrs VerdictThe redesigned Pilot.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $31,500 (LX) to $41,500 (Elite), originally $40,640 to $53,930IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Honda Pilot as a Top Safety Pick.NHTSA recalls: 6 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Honda PilotNHTSA complaints: 116 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda PilotKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.7 out of 5 and consumers 3.9 out of 5; seats 7-8
IIHS lists the 2024 Honda Pilot as a Top Safety Pick. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 116 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $31,500 to $41,500 (originally $40,640 to $53,930), and KBB experts rate it 4.7 out of 5 and consumers 3.9 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want the redesigned Pilot and a KBB expert rating of 4.7
Skip ifYou want a used price under $31,500
Why #7 over #8: It lists 6 recall campaigns versus 7 for the Toyota Highlander.
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2023-2024 Toyota Highlander (XU70)
Answrs VerdictThe low-complaint Toyota.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $32,700 (LE) to $42,500 (Platinum), originally $42,265 to $53,070IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Toyota Highlander as a Top Safety Pick.NHTSA recalls: 7 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota HighlanderNHTSA complaints: 43 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota HighlanderKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.5 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5; seats 7-8
IIHS lists the 2024 Toyota Highlander as a Top Safety Pick. NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns and 43 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $32,700 to $42,500 (originally $42,265 to $53,070), and KBB experts rate it 4.5 out of 5 and consumers 4.0 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want a Top Safety Pick with only 43 NHTSA complaints
Skip ifYou want the lowest used price
Why #8 over #9: It lists 7 recall campaigns versus 8 for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.
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2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (WL)
Answrs VerdictThe Jeep with 42 complaints.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $27,500 (Laredo) to $41,600 (Summit Reserve), originally $41,830 to $70,835IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L as a Top Safety Pick. IIHS says its rating applies to models built after May 2023.NHTSA recalls: 8 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee LNHTSA complaints: 42 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee LKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.4 out of 5 and consumers 3.6 out of 5; seats 7
IIHS lists the 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L as a Top Safety Pick. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 42 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $27,500 to $41,600 (originally $41,830 to $70,835), and KBB experts rate it 4.4 out of 5 and consumers 3.6 out of 5. IIHS says its rating applies to models built after May 2023.
Go ifBuyers who want a Jeep with 42 NHTSA complaints
Skip ifYou want a high KBB consumer rating
Why #9 over #10: It ties the Volkswagen Atlas on 8 recall campaigns but lists 42 complaints versus 175.
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2024 Volkswagen Atlas (CA1)
Answrs VerdictThe roomy pick, with the lowest expert rating.
Used price (KBB, Oct 25, 2026): KBB Fair Purchase Price $25,900 (SE) to $35,200 (SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION), originally $39,420 to $54,315IIHS 2024 award: IIHS lists the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas as a Top Safety Pick.NHTSA recalls: 8 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen AtlasNHTSA complaints: 175 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen AtlasKBB ratings and seating: KBB experts rate it 4.0 out of 5 and consumers 3.9 out of 5; seats 7
IIHS lists the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas as a Top Safety Pick. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 175 complaints for the 2024 model year. KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $25,900 to $35,200 (originally $39,420 to $54,315), and KBB experts rate it 4.0 out of 5 and consumers 3.9 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want a roomy three-row SUV from $25,900
Skip ifYou want a high KBB expert rating
How we ranked these
We ranked 10 three-row SUVs that were sold for the 2024 model year in the US with a third row, as used buys today. The IIHS 2024 award comes first (Top Safety Pick+ above Top Safety Pick), then NHTSA recall campaigns for model year 2024 (fewer is better), then NHTSA complaints, with Kelley Blue Book used prices and ratings shown alongside. IIHS pages were read Oct 25, 2026; NHTSA counts came from the NHTSA API that day; KBB Fair Purchase Prices are national averages read Oct 25, 2026 and updated weekly, so they will move, and other sites such as Edmunds or CarGurus will show different figures. Recall counts mean campaigns, not severity, and complaint counts rise with sales. Consumer Reports and J.D. Power data sit behind paywalls and are not used. The 2023-2024 Explorer, Pilot and Highlander photos show the same generation as the 2024 model; the Pilot photo shows the TrailSport trim. For new models see Top 10 7-Seater SUVs at /cars/best-7-seater-suvs-2027/ and Top 10 Family SUVs at /cars/best-family-suvs-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best used 2024 three-row SUV?
The 2024 Subaru Ascent: IIHS lists it as a Top Safety Pick+, NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign (the fewest here) and 51 complaints, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $25,400 to $32,700.
What is the best value among 2024 three-row SUVs?
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder: a Top Safety Pick+ with 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and KBB Fair Purchase Prices from $24,900 to $35,100. The 2023-2024 Ford Explorer is cheaper from $23,100 but lists 10 recall campaigns.
Which 2024 three-row SUVs did IIHS name a Top Safety Pick+?
The Subaru Ascent, Nissan Pathfinder, Kia Telluride, Ford Explorer and Mazda CX-90. The Palisade, Pilot, Highlander, Grand Cherokee L and Atlas are Top Safety Pick.
Why is the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander not on the list?
IIHS lists no award for the 2024 Grand Highlander (small overlap and headlights rated Acceptable), NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 237 complaints, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $40,800 to $45,400, the highest of any three-row SUV we checked.
Lowest KBB Fair Purchase Price for the 2024 model year (USD) at a glance
2023-2024 Ford Explorer (U625)$23,100
2024 Nissan Pathfinder (R53)$24,900
2024 Subaru Ascent (WM)$25,400
2024 Volkswagen Atlas (CA1)$25,900
2024 Mazda CX-90 (KJ)$26,100
2024 Hyundai Palisade (LX2)$27,300
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L (WL)$27,500
2024 Kia Telluride (ON)$27,700
2023-2024 Honda Pilot (fourth generation)$31,500
2023-2024 Toyota Highlander (XU70)$32,700
Lowest KBB Fair Purchase Price for the 2024 model year (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
