What’s the most-stolen car?

Published September 21, 2010 4:00am ET



The vehicles stolen most often aren’t the flashiest, most expensive cars on the street.

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which tracks vehicle thefts and published its annual list this week, the most-stolen car in D.C. last year was a 1997 Dodge Caravan. In Maryland, the car taken most often was a 1994 Honda Accord — the most-stolen car nationwide. And in Virginia, car thieves most sought a 1996 Honda Accord.

Here, in order, are the most-stolen vehicles in the region. Is your car on the list?

District: 1997 Dodge Caravan, 1997 Honda Accord, 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 2007 Toyota Camry, 1998 Ford Taurus, 2001 Dodge Intrepid, 1999 Ford Crown Victoria, 2000 Dodge Stratus, 1999 Honda Civic, 2005 Nissan Altima

Maryland: 1994 Honda Accord, 2000 Dodge Caravan, 2000 Honda Civic, 2007 Toyota Camry, 2002 Dodge Intrepid, 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee, 1995 Nissan Maxima, 2004 Dodge Stratus, 1999 Plymouth Voyager

Virginia: 1996 Honda Accord, 1999 Honda Civic, 1996 Dodge Caravan, 2009 Toyota Camry, 1997 Ford F150, 1999 Ford Explorer, 1996 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee, 2009 Toyota Corolla, 1999 Ford Taurus, 2005 Nissan Altima