Équité Association, and its Investigative Services team, which assists insurance companies in tackling fraud and crime has released the list of most stolen cars in Canada.
2018 model Ford trucks topped the list of the most stolen cars in Canada and the regional list for Alberta while 2018 Lexus RX Series, 2018 Honda CR-V Series, 2018 Chevrolet / GMC (Silverado Series, Sierra 1500 Series, 2500 Series, 3500 Series) topped the lists for Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada region respectively.
Équité highlighted some key trends in vehicle thefts including rising electronic auto thefts, stolen vehicles being given false vehicle identification numbers and sold to unsuspecting consumers and high-end SUVs stolen for export.
Last week, York Regional Police issued a news release asking the public to be aware of Air Tags being used by thieves to track and steal high-end vehicles.
2020 List of Top 10 Stolen Vehicles in Canada
No. | Make and Models | Most Common Model | Vehicle |
1 | Ford F150 / F250 / F350 / F450 Series | 2018 | Pick-up |
2 | Honda CR-V Series | 2018 | SUV |
3 | Chevrolet / GMC Silverado / Sierra 1500 / 2500 / 3500 Series | 2005 | Pick-up |
4 | Dodge / Ram 1500 / 2500 / 3500 Series | 2019 | Pick-up |
5 | Lexus RX350 / RX450 Series | 2017 | SUV |
6 | Honda Civic Series | 2019 | Sedan |
7 | Toyota Highlander Series | 2019 | SUV |
8 | Chrysler / Dodge Town & Country / Grand Caravan / Caravan / Voyager | 2017 | Van |
9 | Toyota Corolla Series | 2017 | Sedan |
10 | Honda Accord Series | 2018 | Sedan |
Most Stolen Cars in Alberta
- Ford (F-150 Series, F-250 Series, F-350 Series, F-450 Series) – 2006 model
- Dodge / Ram (1500 Series 2500 Series 3500 Series) – 2019 model
- Chevrolet / GMC ) Silverado Series Sierra 1500 Series 2500 Series 3500 Series) – 2005 model
- Honda Civic Series – 2000 model
- Ford / Lincoln Escape Series MKC Series Corsair Series – 2014 model
- Honda CR-V Series – 2001 model
- Chrysler / Dodge Town & Country Series Grand Caravan Series Caravan Series Voyager Series – 2017 model
- Toyota RAV-4 Series – 2018 model
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Series – 2014 model
- Hyundai Santa Fe Series – 2018 model
Most Stolen Cars in Ontario
- Lexus RX Series – 2018 model
- Honda CR-V Series – 2019 model
- Honda Civic Series – 2019 model
- Toyota Highlander Series – 2019 model
- Chevrolet / GMC (Silverado Series, Sierra 1500 Series, 2500 Series, 3500 Series) – 2017 model
- Ford (F-150 Series F-250 Series F-350 Series F-450 Series) – 2017 model
- Dodge / Ram (1500 Series 2500 Series 3500 Series) – 2019 model
- Honda Accord Series – 2018 model
- Toyota Corolla Series – 2017 model
- Land Rover Range Rover – 2016 model
Most Stolen Cars in Quebec
- Honda CR-V Series – 2018 model
- Ford (F-150 Series F-250 Series F-350 Series F-450 Series) – 2019 model
- Lexus NX Series – 2019 model
- Honda Civic Series – 2019 model
- Toyota Highlander Series – 2017 model
- Toyota Tacoma Series – 2017 model
- Chrysler Dodge (Town & Country Series,Grand Caravan Series, Caravan Series, Voyager Series 2019 model
- Honda Accord Series – 2018 model
- Toyota Corolla Series – 2017 model
- Lexus RX Series – 2016 model
Most Stolen Cars in Atlantic Canada
- Chevrolet / GMC (Silverado Series Sierra 1500 Series 2500 Series 3500 Series) – 2018
- Honda Civic Series – 2012
- Ford F-150 Series F-250 Series F-350 Series F-450 Series – 2018
- Dodge / Ram (1500 Series 2500 Series 3500 Series) – 2017
- Hyundai Elantra Series – 2013
- Toyota Corolla Series – 2016
- Chevrolet Cruze Series – 2014
- Ford / Lincoln MKC Series Corsair Series Escape Series – 2014
- Chrysler / Dodge (Grand Caravan Series, Caravan Series, Voyager Series, Town & Country Series) – 2016
- Honda CR-V Series – 2019
The association also revealed some tips to prevent auto theft. They include:
- Don’t leave a keyless entry remote in a vehicle or unprotected at the front entrance of your home. Thieves can use wireless transmitters to intercept the signal, giving them access to the vehicle. Consider storing fobs in a protective box or bag in your home that blocks the radio frequency identification (RFID) signal.
- Install an immobilizing device that prevents thieves from bypassing the ignition or reprogramming the electronics through onboard diagnostic port. This can include devices that require wireless ignition authentication or starter, ignition and fuel pump disablers.
- Install a tracking device.
- Don’t make your vehicle an easy target:
- Never leave a vehicle running when unattended.
- Lock the doors and close all windows when the vehicle is parked.
- Make sure to park in well-lit areas or in the garage.
- Use a visible or audible device that shows thieves a vehicle is protected.
- Consider using a deterrent like a steering-wheel or brake-pedal lock.
- Don’t leave personal information, like insurance and ownership documents, in the glove box of your vehicle when parked.
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