Each summer, two insurance-industry associations — the Highway Loss Data Institute and National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) — release lists of the top 10 vehicles stolen across the country in the prior year. For the fourth year in a row, the Cadillac Escalade was the most stolen insured vehicle, according to the institute, which lists only vehicles with theft coverage. The NICB's report is typically more comprehensive because it covers all stolen vehicles reported by law enforcement agencies, including those that are not insured. The 1994 Honda Accord, which could be worth about $2,000 on the open market in good condition, tops the NICB report. The 735,547 vehicles stolen in 2010 represents the fewest number of stolen vehicles since the 659,800 reported stolen in 1967.
Hot Wheels: Most Stolen Vehicles
Hot Wheels, No. 3: In 1991, Toyota introduced a wider-body version of its Camry sedan. The Japanese automaker also produced a two-door coupe until 1997 to compete with the Honda Accord. Photo: Wikimedia.
Hot Wheels, No. 8: The 1994 Acura Integra is based on the same platform as the Honda Civic of that era. With this year, Honda introduced its unusual bug eye headlight design that was phased out in 1996. Photo: IFCAR.
Hot Wheels, No. 4: The Chevrolet Silverado and its counter-part, the GMC Sierra, were redesigned in 1999 to offer different grilles and interior trim. The vehicle is popular among lowriders. Photo: CarGurus.com.
Hot Wheels, No. 7: Chrysler's 2000 Dodge Caravan was offered with a 3.8-liter, V-6 and available in short- and longer-wheelbase versions with three or four doors. Photo: bsabarnowl.
Hot Wheels, No. 9: The 2002 Ford Explorer. Photo: Jim of JimOnLight.
Hot Wheels, No. 1: Honda offered its 1994 Accord in a coupe and sedan with a four-cylinder engine. The vehicle is still popular among gang members and street racers who typically "chop" the vehicle and sell off the parts or swap out the engine. Photo: Mad African!: (Broken Sword).
Hot Wheels, No. 2: Honda's 1995 Civic was the final year of its fifth-generation of this vehicle. This generation is known for its more aerodynamic body styling. In North America, the Si featured a single overhead camshaft and a valve train system that improved engine efficiency (VTEC). Photo: killrbeez.
Hot Wheels, No. 6: The 2004 Dodge Ram (Sport model shows) arrived with the Hemi V8 engine in the second year of this 1500 model. Photo: encanto_sunland.
Hot Wheels, No. 5: In 1997, the Ford F-150 truck was not yet the top-selling vehicle in the U.S., yet it would become a popular lowrider truck. The work truck was offered with a V6 or V8 engine, and the third door on the Supercab model was an industry first. Photo: Artaxerxes.
Hot Wheels, No. 10: 1999 Ford Taurus. Photo: IFCAR.