10 Cars That Have The Most DUIs
Drivers of certain vehicle models are more likely to receive DUI citations compared to others. Driving under the influence is extremely dangerous and should be avoided to ensure everyone’s safety on the road. It can also be pretty expensive!
A study aimed to find out which vehicle models had the most drivers with a DUI citation. Researchers looked at data from 2.7 million car insurance applications. They calculated how many drivers had a DUI for every 1,000 vehicles.
Luxury And Standard Cars
The cars with the highest DUI rates include both luxury brands, like Audi and Cadillac, and standard brands, like Toyota and Nissan. This mix shows that DUI rates aren’t limited to just one type of car. Both expensive and more affordable cars have drivers with DUI records. It’s clear that the problem of driving under the influence affects a wide range of vehicles.
Safety Ratings
Out of the top 10 car models with the most DUIs, only four are still being made. This means that most of these high-DUI cars are no longer available. Among the top 10, the Audi A5 is the only model with a 5-star safety rating from the NHTSA.
Buick Lucerne
The Buick Lucerne has a DUI rate of 28.8 per 1,000 drivers, making it 10th on the list of car models with the most DUIs. For every 1,000 Buick Lucerne vehicles, more than 28 drivers have received a DUI, which is over twice the national average of 13.2 per 1,000. The base model had an MSRP of $35,675. Buick stopped making the Lucerne in 2011, and the 2011 model received a safety rating of 3 out of 5 stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Toyota Landcruiser
The Toyota Landcruiser also has a DUI rate of 28.8 per 1,000 drivers, tying with the Buick Lucerne. This rate is more than twice the national average. The 2021 Toyota Landcruiser, the last model before discontinuation, retailed for about $85,000, making it the most expensive model in Toyota’s lineup. Although it wasn’t crash-tested by the NHTSA, it included advanced safety features like a pre-collision warning system and lane departure alerts.
Audi A5
The Audi A5 has a high DUI rate of 29 per 1,000 drivers, making it the eighth-highest among luxury models. The 2022 Audi A5 Sportback boasts a perfect five-star safety rating from the NHTSA, although other models like the cabriolet and coupe are not rated. The base model of the Audi A5 is priced at $44,600 and offers various performance and safety features in higher-trim packages.
Chevrolet Caprice
The Chevrolet Caprice has a DUI rate of 29.6 per 1,000 vehicles, ranking seventh in DUI incidents. It was discontinued in 2017, with the final model having an MSRP of $32,965. Initially released in 1966, the Caprice underwent several redesigns and was also manufactured for law enforcement use, known for its high top speed of 155 mph.
Cadillac Seville
With a DUI rate of 30.4 per 1,000 drivers, the Cadillac Seville ranks sixth. This rate is more than 130% higher than the national average. Cadillac discontinued the Seville in 2004, and the final model year retailed for nearly $46,000. Despite its high DUI rate, the Seville was highly customizable, offering various trim packages and exterior colors.
GMC Suburban
The GMC Suburban has a DUI rate of 33.9 per 1,000 drivers, making it one of the few models in the top 10 still in production. Priced at $56,900 for the base model, it has been marketed as a family vehicle and won the Best Large SUV for Families award for two consecutive years. The Suburban also has a high safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from the NHTSA, despite its high DUI rate.
Nissan NV
The Nissan NV has a DUI rate of 34.4 per 1,000 vehicles, placing it fourth. This passenger van, discontinued in 2021, retailed for just over $32,000. The NV is ideal for hauling people or cargo, offering 12 seats and up to 218.9 cubic feet of cargo space. It includes a Class IV tow hitch receiver for towing up to 8,700 lbs, but it was not rated by the NHTSA.
A4 Allroad
The Audi A4 Allroad has a DUI rate of 35.7 per 1,000 drivers, making it third on the list. This is more than 170% higher than the U.S. average. Still in production, the A4 Allroad has an MSRP of $45,900. Audi markets it as practical, efficient, and sporty, with features like 26 mpg fuel consumption and 58.4 cubic feet of cargo space, though it lacks an NHTSA safety rating.
Chevrolet Astro
With a DUI rate of 37.2 per 1,000 drivers, the Chevrolet Astro has the second-highest number of DUIs. This model, primarily used as a passenger or cargo van, was produced from 1994 until 2005. The Astro does not have an overall NHTSA safety rating, but the 1998 model received 3 out of 5 stars for frontal crash ratings on both the driver’s and passenger’s sides.
Acura NSX
The Acura NSX tops the list with a DUI rate of 46.6 per 1,000 drivers, which is the highest among all the cars in the database. Priced at $171,495 for the base model, it is the most expensive vehicle on the list. The DUI rate for the Acura NSX is a staggering 253% higher than the national average of 13.2 per 1,000. Despite its high cost, it remains less common on the road, partly due to its price tag.
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