Top 10 Used Full-Size SUVs Under $50,000 in 2027 (Ranked)
By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Direct answer
The 2020 Toyota Sequoia is the best used full-size SUV under $50,000: NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate its reliability 4.9 out of 5, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $37,300 to $44,600. The 2018 Lexus LX 570 follows at $41,600, and the 2019 Ford Expedition is the cheapest from $14,500.
KBB.com dealer listings when we checked: Tahoe LS $33,200, High Country $36,199 and Premier $38,000; a Fair Purchase Price table for the 2021 Tahoe could not be confirmed
Buyers who want the best-selling shape in a full-size SUV near $33,200
Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $14,500 for the XL (originally $52,925) up to $24,600 for the Platinum (originally $77,910)
Buyers who want the best fuel economy here and the lowest price, from $14,500
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2020 Toyota Sequoia (XK60)
Best luxury
2018 Lexus LX 570 (J200)
Best low price
2020 Nissan Armada (Y62)
Most power
2019 Lincoln Navigator (U554)
Most cargo
2021 Chevrolet Suburban (T1XX)
Cheapest
2019 Ford Expedition (U553)
The ranking
1
2020 Toyota Sequoia (XK60)
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Answrs VerdictThe reliability pick.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $37,300 for the SR5 (originally $54,570) up to $44,600 for the TRD Pro (originally $65,470)NHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota SequoiaNHTSA complaints: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Toyota SequoiaOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2020 Toyota Sequoia 4.9 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 381 hp from one V8 (KBB); 14 combined mpg; up to 120.1 cubic feet of cargo
The 2020 Sequoia is the old-generation Toyota with one 381 hp V8. NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, KBB owners rate its reliability 4.9 out of 5, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $37,300 for the SR5 to $44,600 for the TRD Pro. Fuel economy is the cost: 14 combined mpg.
Go ifBuyers who want the fewest owner complaints and the best owner reliability score here
Skip ifYou want better than 14 combined mpg
Why #1 over #2: It lists 4 complaints versus 10 for the Armada and the best owner rating, 4.9 versus 4.8 for the LX 570.
2
2018 Lexus LX 570 (J200)
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Answrs VerdictLuxury for $41,600.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $41,600 for the LX 570 (originally $94,020)NHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus LX 570NHTSA complaints: 4 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Lexus LX 570Owner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2018 Lexus LX 570 4.8 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 383 hp (KBB); 15 combined mpg; seats 8
The 2018 LX 570 is the luxury Land Cruiser sibling, with 383 hp and 15 combined mpg. NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 2 recall campaigns under the LX570 name, owners rate reliability 4.8 out of 5, and KBB lists a Fair Purchase Price of $41,600 against an original $94,020.
Go ifA luxury Land Cruiser-based SUV with 4 complaints and a 4.8 owner reliability score
Skip ifYou want a three-row SUV with a low price near $30,000
Why #2 over #3: It matches the Sequoia on complaints and recalls but costs $41,600 versus $37,300 for the Sequoia SR5.
3
2020 Nissan Armada (Y62)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheapest low-complaint pick.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $16,300 for the SV (originally $49,275) up to $23,200 for the Platinum (originally $65,705)NHTSA recalls: 2 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan ArmadaNHTSA complaints: 10 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Nissan ArmadaOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2020 Nissan Armada 4.4 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 390 hp (KBB); 15-16 combined mpg; 95.4 cubic feet of cargo
The 2020 Armada has a 390 hp V8, 15-16 combined mpg and 95.4 cubic feet of cargo. NHTSA lists 10 complaints and 2 recall campaigns, owners rate reliability 4.4 out of 5, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $16,300 to $23,200.
Go ifBuyers who want a V8 three-row SUV from $16,300
Skip ifYou want a newer interior design
Why #3 over #4: It lists 10 complaints versus 25 for the Escalade and costs from $16,300 versus $26,000.
4
2019 Cadillac Escalade (K2XL)
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Answrs VerdictAn Escalade from $26,000.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $26,000 for the Escalade (originally $76,490) up to $31,400 for the Platinum (originally $98,590)NHTSA recalls: 0 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade (the Escalade ESV is listed separately: 1 recall campaign and 34 complaints)NHTSA complaints: 25 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Cadillac EscaladeOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2019 Cadillac Escalade 3.6 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 420 hp (KBB); 17 combined mpg; 94.2 cubic feet of cargo
The 2019 Escalade has a 420 hp V8, 17 combined mpg and 94.2 cubic feet of cargo. NHTSA lists 25 complaints and 0 recall campaigns for the standard model (the ESV lists 1 recall and 34 complaints), and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $26,000 to $31,400. Owners rate reliability 3.6 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want a flagship Escalade with no recall campaigns on the standard-length model
Skip ifYou want a high owner reliability score
Why #4 over #5: It lists 0 recalls versus 10 for the Navigator, with a similar starting price.
5
2019 Lincoln Navigator (U554)
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Answrs VerdictThe power pick.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $23,000 for the base Navigator (originally $77,155) up to $28,500 for the Black Label (originally $97,690)NHTSA recalls: 10 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2019 Lincoln NavigatorNHTSA complaints: 84 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lincoln NavigatorOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2019 Lincoln Navigator 3.8 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 450 hp (KBB); 18 combined mpg; seats 8
The 2019 Navigator has 450 hp, the most here, and 18 combined mpg. NHTSA lists 84 complaints and 10 recall campaigns, owners rate reliability 3.8 out of 5, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $23,000 to $28,500, against an original $77,155 to $97,690.
Go ifBuyers who want the most power here at a price near $23,000
Skip ifYou want fewer than 10 recalls
Why #5 over #6: It lists 84 complaints versus 200 for the Suburban, and has the most power at 450 hp.
6
2021 Chevrolet Suburban (T1XX)
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Answrs VerdictThe cargo king.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $29,300 for the Commercial (originally $52,695) up to $39,500 for the High Country (originally $77,095)NHTSA recalls: 12 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet SuburbanNHTSA complaints: 200 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet SuburbanOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4.2 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 355-420 hp (KBB); 16-18 combined mpg; up to 144.7 cubic feet of cargo
The 2021 Suburban offers up to 144.7 cubic feet of cargo and 355-420 hp. NHTSA lists 200 complaints and 12 recall campaigns, owners rate reliability 4.2 out of 5, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $29,300 to $39,500.
Go ifFamilies that need the most cargo room here
Skip ifYou want the fewest NHTSA complaints
Why #6 over #7: It lists 200 complaints versus 209 for the Wagoneer and a 4.2 owner rating versus 2.9.
7
2022 Jeep Wagoneer (WS)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest body style.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $30,900 for the Series I (originally $63,995) up to $35,300 for the Series III (originally $78,995)NHTSA recalls: 10 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep WagoneerNHTSA complaints: 209 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Jeep WagoneerOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer 2.9 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 392 hp (KBB); 17 combined mpg; up to 116.7 cubic feet of cargo
The 2022 Wagoneer is the newest body style here, with 392 hp and 17 combined mpg. NHTSA lists 209 complaints and 10 recall campaigns, owners rate reliability 2.9 out of 5, the lowest on the list, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $30,900 to $35,300.
Go ifBuyers who want the newest design and a Series II or III interior under $36,000
Skip ifYou want a high owner reliability score
Why #7 over #8: It lists 209 complaints versus 341 for the Yukon and 10 recalls versus 13.
8
2021 GMC Yukon (T1XX)
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Answrs VerdictThe Denali value.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $32,300 for the SLE (originally $55,695) up to $41,600 for the Denali (originally $73,295)NHTSA recalls: 13 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2021 GMC YukonNHTSA complaints: 341 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 GMC YukonOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2021 GMC Yukon 3.9 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 355-420 hp (KBB); 16-18 combined mpg; seats 8-9
The 2021 Yukon shares its 355-420 hp engines with the Tahoe and Suburban. NHTSA lists 341 complaints and 13 recall campaigns, owners rate reliability 3.9 out of 5, and KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $32,300 for the SLE to $41,600 for the Denali.
Go ifBuyers who want a Denali for $41,600
Skip ifYou want fewer than 13 recalls
Why #8 over #9: It lists 341 complaints versus 459 for the Tahoe and a 3.9 owner rating versus 3.3.
9
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (T1XX)
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Answrs VerdictPopular, with a long recall list.
Used price: KBB.com dealer listings when we checked: Tahoe LS $33,200, High Country $36,199 and Premier $38,000; a Fair Purchase Price table for the 2021 Tahoe could not be confirmedNHTSA recalls: 16 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet TahoeNHTSA complaints: 459 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Chevrolet TahoeOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 3.3 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 355-420 hp (KBB); 16-18 combined mpg; 94.7 cubic feet of cargo
The 2021 Tahoe has the same 355-420 hp engines and 94.7 cubic feet of cargo. NHTSA lists 459 complaints and 16 recall campaigns, owners rate reliability 3.3 out of 5, and KBB.com dealer listings showed the LS at $33,200, the High Country at $36,199 and the Premier at $38,000. A KBB Fair Purchase Price table for this year could not be confirmed.
Go ifBuyers who want the best-selling shape in a full-size SUV near $33,200
Skip ifYou want few recalls or the best owner reliability
Why #9 over #10: It lists 459 complaints versus 516 for the Expedition, and a 3.3 owner rating.
10
2019 Ford Expedition (U553)
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Answrs VerdictThe cheapest, with the most complaints.
Used price: Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price $14,500 for the XL (originally $52,925) up to $24,600 for the Platinum (originally $77,910)NHTSA recalls: 11 recall campaigns listed by NHTSA for the 2019 Ford ExpeditionNHTSA complaints: 516 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford ExpeditionOwner reliability: KBB owners rate the 2019 Ford Expedition 4.0 out of 5 for reliabilityPower and economy: 375-400 hp (KBB); 19-20 combined mpg; 104.6 cubic feet of cargo
The 2019 Expedition has 375-400 hp, 19-20 combined mpg and 104.6 cubic feet of cargo, and is the cheapest here: KBB Fair Purchase Prices run from $14,500 to $24,600. NHTSA lists 516 complaints, the most on the list, and 11 recall campaigns; owners rate reliability 4.0 out of 5.
Go ifBuyers who want the best fuel economy here and the lowest price, from $14,500
Skip ifYou want a low NHTSA complaint count
How we ranked these
We ranked used full-size SUV model years sold in the US that KBB lists under $50,000: NHTSA owner complaint counts first, then recall campaigns, then Kelley Blue Book owner reliability ratings, with used prices from KBB. Counts were read from the NHTSA API and prices from KBB when we checked, and prices change weekly. Complaint counts rise with the number of vehicles sold, so they favor low-volume models. Model years differ (2018 to 2022), and mileage matters as much as year. For new full-size SUVs see our Top 10 Full-Size SUVs at /cars/best-full-size-suvs-2027/, and for new luxury models our Top 10 Luxury Full-Size SUVs at /cars/best-luxury-full-size-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 full-size SUV under $50,000?
By NHTSA and owner data, the 2020 Toyota Sequoia: 4 NHTSA complaints, 2 recall campaigns, a 4.9 out of 5 KBB owner reliability rating and KBB Fair Purchase Prices from $37,300 to $44,600.
What is the cheapest used full-size SUV here?
The 2019 Ford Expedition, with a KBB Fair Purchase Price from $14,500 for the XL; the 2020 Nissan Armada starts at $16,300.
Which has the fewest recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for the 2019 Cadillac Escalade (the Escalade ESV is listed separately with 1). The 2020 Sequoia, 2018 LX 570 and 2020 Armada each list 2.
Which has the most cargo room?
KBB lists up to 144.7 cubic feet for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, against 120.1 cubic feet for the 2020 Sequoia.
Lowest used price on the cited KBB page (USD) at a glance
2019 Ford Expedition (U553)$14,500
2020 Nissan Armada (Y62)$16,300
2019 Lincoln Navigator (U554)$23,000
2019 Cadillac Escalade (K2XL)$26,000
2021 Chevrolet Suburban (T1XX)$29,300
2022 Jeep Wagoneer (WS)$30,900
2021 GMC Yukon (T1XX)$32,300
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (T1XX)$33,200
2020 Toyota Sequoia (XK60)$37,300
2018 Lexus LX 570 (J200)$41,600
Lowest used price on the cited KBB page (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
