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Honda Civics are among the cars most targeted by car thieves both in the Bay Area and nationwide.
The following gallery shows the 10 most stolen cars in America, and the model years that had the most thefts in 2017. Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) lessHonda Civics are among the cars most targeted by car thieves both in the Bay Area and nationwide.
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10. Chevrolet Impala — 9,749 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 2008 Impala.
10. Chevrolet Impala — 9,749 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2008 Impala.
Photo: GM
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9. GMC pickup (full size) — 10,865 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 2008 Sierra.
9. GMC pickup (full size) — 10,865 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2008 Sierra.
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8. Dodge pickup (full size) — 12,004 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 2001 Ram.
8. Dodge pickup (full size) — 12,004 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2001 Ram.
Photo: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
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7. Toyota Corolla — 12,337 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 2016.
7. Toyota Corolla — 12,337 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2016.
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6. Nissan Altima — 13,358 thefts The 2016 model was stolen the most often in 2017.
6. Nissan Altima — 13,358 thefts
The 2016 model was stolen the most often in 2017.
Photo: Nissan
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5. Toyota Camry — 17,278 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 2017 Camry (shown).
5. Toyota Camry — 17,278 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2017 Camry (shown).
Photo: Toyota
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4. Chevrolet pickup (full size) — 30,058 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2004 Silverado (shown, photo courtesy of General Motors).
4. Chevrolet pickup (full size) — 30,058 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2004 Silverado (shown, photo courtesy of General Motors).
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3: Ford pickup (full size) — 35,105 theft
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2006 F-150.
3: Ford pickup (full size) — 35,105 theft
Most stolen model year in 2017: 2006 F-150.
Photo: Ford Motor Co., COURTESY OF FORD MOTOR CO.
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2. Honda Accord — 43,764 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 1997 (shown).
2. Honda Accord — 43,764 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 1997 (shown).
Photo: Honda
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1. Honda Civic — 45,062 theftsMost stolen model year in 2017: 1998 (shown).
1. Honda Civic — 45,062 thefts
Most stolen model year in 2017: 1998 (shown).
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Photo: Photo Courtesy Of Honda
Honda Civics are among the cars most targeted by car thieves both in the Bay Area and nationwide.
The following gallery shows the 10 most stolen cars in America, and the model years that had the most thefts in 2017. Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) lessHonda Civics are among the cars most targeted by car thieves both in the Bay Area and nationwide.
The following gallery shows the 10 most stolen cars in America, and the model years that had the most thefts in ... more
Are your wheels on the top-10 most stolen vehicles list?
You can score a 1998 Honda Civic for anywhere between $500 and $2,500 on Craigslist in the Bay Area, but if you do, be prepared — someone is probably going to steal it.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau came out with its most-stolen cars list for 2017 last month (see the above gallery), and as usual, the 1998 Civic was at the top. It was number 2 way back in 2011, and it's still going strong.
In fact, the the only question when the annual list comes out is which is going to be crowned the king of the jacked cars, the Civic or the Honda Accord?
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The '98 Civic and the '97 Accord are often targeted because they're easier to steal — they lack the smart key technology that prevents the engine from starting unless it recognizes the computer chip in the key fob. Newer models have more advanced anti-theft safeguards.
But '90s Hondas are also prized for their durability, handling and, in the case of Civics, ease of modification. Plus, they're fun to drive.
Photo: National Insurance Crime Bureau
These were the most-stolen 2017 model year vehicles in the United States last year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
These were the most-stolen 2017 model year vehicles in the United...
Interestingly, no Hondas are among the most-stolen 2017 vehicles in calendar year 2017 (see graphic).
In California, the three most stolen vehicles by model year in 2017 were similar to those in the NICB ranking — the 1998 Honda Civic, the 2000 Civic and the '97 Honda Accord — according to the California Highway Patrol.
The top-three most targeted SUVs in California were all Honda CRVs — 1991, 2001 and 1998 model years in that order.
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