Best Used Cars and SUVs for Less Than $5,000

Below, we have the most reliable used cars available for $5,000 or less. The top choices came with standard electronic stability control (ESC), a safety system that saves lives and is now required on all new cars. We also included models where ESC was available as an option, and the ones that did not offer it at all.

This article is free, though only CR members will see full ratings for each vehicle below. Plus, when CR members search our Used Car Marketplace for vehicles for sale in their area, they will see a reliability and owner satisfaction rating for each listing.