Why Most Cars Won't Be Able To Last 300,000 Miles - Jalopnik

Even with today’s cars being quicker, safer, and far more efficient, the article argues that most won’t realistically hit 300,000 miles. It notes that by 2024 the average short-wheelbase light-duty passenger vehicle traveled about 10,812 miles per year, putting a 300,000-mile total at nearly 28 years—an unlikely span given everyday hazards. The bigger obstacle, the piece says, is complexity: a modern car contains roughly 30,000 individual parts, creating many more potential failure points than earlier designs. It points to the Ford Crown Victoria as a simpler, body-on-frame example known for durability.