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Best Used 4WD SUVs

43 guides · ranked by our guide ratings

43 4wd suvs from our guides, ranked by our own rating (Top pick, Value, Caution) and then by how many serious known problems each has.

7 top picks 20 good value 12 caution

Top picks7

Toyota LandCruiser J200 (200 Series)
2007-2021 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Injector over-fuelling / excessive smoke
$35k-$115k
Top pick
Toyota LandCruiser Prado J150 (150 Series)
2009-2024 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Cracked pistons (Euro IV, 2009-2014)
$25k-$80k
Top pick
Toyota LandCruiser J100 (100 / 105 Series)
1998-2007 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Cracked cylinder head
$15k-$55k
Top pick
Toyota LandCruiser J300 (300 Series)
2021-2026 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Vehicle theft / keyless security flaw
$90k-$160k
Top pick
Toyota LandCruiser Prado J120 (120 Series)
2003-2009 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: AHC (Active Height Control) failure - VX/Grande only
Top pick
Toyota LandCruiser 70 76 Wagon / 78 Troopcarrier
1985-2026 · 5-door 76 wagon, 78 Troopcarrier (Troopy), 75-series wagon/Troopcarrier (pre-2007)
HighTop issue: Front-end 'death wobble'
$12k-$95k
Top pick
Toyota LandCruiser 80 Series (J80)
1990-1998 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Chassis cracking near the steering box / panhard mount
$12k-$55k
Top pick

Good value20

Isuzu MU-X RJ (2nd gen)
2020-2026 · 5-door wagon (7-seat)
MediumTop issue: Standard suspension underdone under load
$40k-$75k
Value
SsangYong Rexton Y400
2018-2026 · 5-door wagon (5 or 7 seat)
MediumTop issue: Thin dealer and parts network
$20k-$70k
Value
Nissan Patrol Y62
2012-2024 · 5-door wagon
MediumTop issue: Fuel quality sensitivity / catalyst damage
$30k-$95k
Value
Isuzu MU-X RF (1st gen)
2013-2020 · 5-door wagon
MediumTop issue: EGR valve / intake clogging
$16k-$42k
Value
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport QE / QF
2015-2026 · 5-door wagon (5 or 7 seat)
HighTop issue: Cracked cylinder head / head gasket
$22k-$60k
Value
Mitsubishi Pajero NS / NT / NW / NX (4th gen)
2006-2021 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Timing-chain guide wear
$10k-$45k
Value
Toyota Fortuner AN160
2015-2026 · 5-door wagon (7 seat)
HighTop issue: Diesel particulate filter (DPF) management
$25k-$60k
Value
Ford Everest UA / UA II
2015-2022 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Automatic transmission fluid-pump gear fault (2017-2019)
$28k-$62k
Value
Suzuki Grand Vitara JT
2005-2017 · 3-door wagon, 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Timing chain stretch / rattle
$5k-$18k
Value
Toyota FJ Cruiser XJ10
2011-2016 · 5-door wagon (with rear-hinged 'suicide' half doors)
HighTop issue: Seat belt retractor recall (2007-2013 build)
$30k-$55k
Value
Toyota LandCruiser Prado J90 (90 Series)
1996-2003 · 5-door wagon, 3-door wagon (rare in AU)
HighTop issue: Cooling-system neglect (especially viscous fan hub)
$6k-$22k
Value
Holden Colorado 7 / Trailblazer RG
2012-2020 · 5-door wagon (7-seat)
HighTop issue: Manual 5th/6th gear thrust washer (early manuals)
$14k-$38k
Value
Nissan Patrol Y61 (GU)
1997-2016 · 5-door wagon, Cab chassis
HighTop issue: Overheating / head gasket if cooling neglected
$8k-$38k
Value
Mitsubishi Challenger PA / PB-PC
1998-2015 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Power steering high-pressure line works loose (PB/PC)
$5k-$28k
Value
Ford Everest Next-Gen (UB)
2022-2026 · 5-door wagon (7-seat)
HighTop issue: AdBlue / SCR sensor faults causing immobilisation
$50k-$85k
Value
Suzuki Jimny JB43 (3rd gen)
1998-2018 · 3-door wagon
HighTop issue: Rust at chassis, coil and body mounts
$8k-$25k
Value
Ford Territory SX / SY / SY II / SZ
2004-2016 · 5-door wagon (5 or 7 seat)
HighTop issue: Transfer case wear (turbo torque on AWD)
$4k–$22k
Value
Mitsubishi Pajero NM-NP (3rd gen)
2000-2006 · 5-door wagon (LWB), 3-door wagon (SWB)
HighTop issue: Timing chain guide wear / chain jump
$6k-$22k
Value
Nissan Patrol GQ (Y60)
1987-1997 · 5-door wagon, Cab chassis, Hardtop / utility
HighTop issue: Chassis, sill and guard rust
$6k-$30k
Value
Mitsubishi Pajero NA-NG / NH-NL (1st-2nd gen)
1983-2000 · 3-door SWB wagon, 5-door LWB wagon
HighTop issue: Rust - rear quarters, tailgate, windscreen surround, chassis
$3k-$15k
Value

Worth a look4

Suzuki Jimny JB74 (4th gen)
2018-2026 · 3-door wagon, 5-door wagon (XL, 2024-)
HighTop issue: Fuel pump impeller swelling (2018-2019 recall)
$20k-$40k
Toyota LandCruiser Prado J250 (250 Series)
2024-2026 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Recall ZFU03 - electric brake controller / driver's airbag torque
$72k-$100k+
GWM Tank 300 1st gen
2023-2026 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Rear wheels go light under hard emergency braking
$40k-$62k
Suzuki Sierra / Vitara SJ Sierra / 1st-gen Vitara
1982-1999 · 2-door soft-top convertible, 2-door hardtop, 3-door wagon, 5-door wagon (Vitara), Cab chassis / ute (Stockman)
HighTop issue: Chassis rail and body-mount rust
$3k-$25k

Buy with caution12

Jeep Wrangler JL
2018-2026 · 2-door wagon (JL short-wheelbase), 4-door wagon (JLU Unlimited)
HighTop issue: 'Death wobble' - front-end steering oscillation
$35k-$95k
Caution
LDV D90 1st gen
2017-2021 · 5-door wagon (7-seat)
HighTop issue: Coolant T-piece failure / overheating (recall)
$18k-$38k
Caution
Jeep Grand Cherokee WL
2021-2026 · 5-door wagon (5-seat), 5-door wagon (7-seat, Grand Cherokee L)
HighTop issue: Rear coil spring detachment (recall)
$55k-$130k
Caution
Jeep Wrangler JK
2007-2018 · 2-door soft/hard-top wagon, 4-door Unlimited soft/hard-top wagon
HighTop issue: Death wobble (solid front axle)
$18k-$45k
Caution
Jeep Grand Cherokee WH / WK
2005-2010 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: Oil-cooler seal leak ('black death')
$5k-$18k
Caution
Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 (LA)
2004-2009 · 5-door wagon (5 or 7 seat)
HighTop issue: Air suspension faults (compressor, valve block, airbags)
$8k-$25k
Caution
Holden Jackaroo UBS (2nd gen)
1992-2004 · 5-door wagon (LWB), 3-door wagon (SWB, early/rare)
HighTop issue: Overheating / head gasket if cooling neglected
$3k-$15k
Caution
Nissan Pathfinder R51
2005-2013 · 5-door wagon (7-seat)
HighTop issue: Auto transmission / radiator coolant cross-contamination
$6k-$22k
Caution
Land Rover Discovery 4 L319
2009-2017 · 5-door wagon (7-seat)
HighTop issue: Air suspension fault / compressor failure
$18k-$55k
Caution
Land Rover Discovery 2 L318
1998-2004 · 5-door wagon (5 or 7 seat)
HighTop issue: Cylinder liner slip / block failure
$4k-$18k
Caution
Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2
2011-2021 · 5-door wagon
HighTop issue: TIPM (power module) electrical faults
$12k-$70k
Caution
Land Rover Defender 90 / 110 / 130 (classic)
1990-2016 · 3-door wagon (90), 5-door wagon (110), Hardtop / van, Single-cab ute, Dual-cab ute (110/130), Cab chassis (130)
HighTop issue: Chassis rust - rear crossmember, outriggers and rails
$15k-$90k+
Caution

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