Dodge muscle cars dominate most-stolen list; Electric vehicles least-stolen

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is out with its 2023 list of the most-stolen vehicles in America. And Dodge muscle cars are easily at the top.

According to IIHS’s Highway Loss Data Institute, thefts of Dodge Charger SRT Hellcats were more than 60 times more frequent than the average for all 2020-22 models, relative to their numbers on the road.

“If you own a Hellcat, you better check your driveway,” said HLDI Senior Vice President Matt Moore in a statement.

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Theft claims for the Charger HEMI were more than 20 times higher than average, HLDI said, putting it No. 2 on the list. And the Dodge Challenger was No. 4.

Chevrolet, Toyota and Hyundai were among major brands that were noticeably absent from the top 20 list, which covered model years 2020-22.

Vehicles with the highest claim frequencies for whole-vehicle theft (2020-22 model years)

HDLI says six of the top 20 models with the fewest theft claims were electric vehicles. Tesla dominated the list.

The institute suggests electric vehicles are less attractive to thieves because they are often parked overnight in well-lit and comparatively secure areas for charging.

Vehicles with the lowest claim frequencies for whole-vehicle theft (2020-22 model years)