This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
Équité Association has released its annual ranking of the top 10 vehicles most targeted by thieves in Canada for 2023.
The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle, with 3,414 thefts in 2023. This represents 2.76% of the 123,532 Highlanders on Canadian roads. The 2021 model year was the most frequently stolen.
The Dodge Ram 1500 series (3,078 thefts) and the Lexus RX series (3,037 thefts) complete the top three most stolen vehicles in Canada in 2023.
The Honda CR-V ranks fourth, with 2,988 thefts. It previously topped the list for the past two years. The 2021 model remains the most stolen CR-V nationwide.
Complete Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada (2023):
- Toyota Highlander (3,414 thefts)
- Dodge Ram 1500 series (3,078 thefts)
- Lexus RX series (3,037 thefts)
- Honda CR-V (2,988 thefts)
- Toyota RAV4 (2,690 thefts)
- Honda Civic (1,654 thefts)
- Jeep Wrangler (1,641 thefts)
- Land Rover Range Rover series (1,533 thefts)
- Chevrolet/GMC Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe series (1,488 thefts)
- Chevrolet/GMC Silverado/Sierra 1500 series (1,383 thefts)
In Quebec
In the province of Quebec, the Toyota RAV4 was the most stolen vehicle, with 1,470 thefts in 2023. It was followed by the Honda CR-V, with 1,291 thefts.
These two vehicles far outpaced others in Quebec’s top five, which includes the Honda Civic (609 thefts), Toyota Highlander (481 thefts), and Jeep Wrangler (459 thefts).
Complete Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Quebec (2023):
- Toyota RAV4 (1,470 thefts)
- Honda CR-V (1,291 thefts)
- Honda Civic (609 thefts)
- Toyota Highlander (481 thefts)
- Jeep Wrangler (459 thefts)
- Dodge Ram 1500 series (395 thefts)
- Hyundai Tucson (390 thefts)
- Acura RDX (336 thefts)
- Chevrolet/GMC Suburban/Yukon/Tahoe series (214 thefts)
- Kia Sportage (167 thefts)
Combating Vehicle Theft
The most stolen vehicles share several characteristics. They are often 2019 models or newer, susceptible to theft due to keyless start systems, particularly because they lack ULC 338-compliant anti-theft devices.
“To address the automobile theft crisis in Canada sustainably, solutions must focus not only on recovering stolen vehicles but on preventing thefts from occurring, beginning with updating outdated regulations like the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations [i.e., ULC 338 Standard],” stated Terri O’Brien, President and CEO of Équité Association, in a press release.
She added that “insurance-related crimes, including automobile theft, can have devastating physical and financial consequences for victims.”
Between 2021 and 2023, automobile thefts increased by:
- 48.2% in Ontario,
- 57.9% in Quebec,
- 34% in Atlantic Canada, and
- 5.5% in Alberta.
A National Action Plan to Combat Vehicle Theft announced by Public Safety Canada in May 2024 is expected to be a turning point. Équité Association emphasizes the importance of ongoing engagement and collaboration among stakeholders to maintain a downward trend in thefts.
“A modernized vehicle safety standard aligned with the ULC 338 Standard must be adopted for all manufacturers to address current theft methods,” stated Bryan Gast, Vice President of Investigative Services at Équité Association. Additionally, robust protection against unauthorized access to vehicles’ electronic systems is essential, he stressed.
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