Glossary / General

100,000 miles

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

100,000 miles is a common distance that many cars reach where they might start having problems, especially if they haven't been taken care of well.

Technical Definition

The 100,000 miles mark is often referenced as a point where many vehicles may start to experience significant wear and potential failures, particularly in components like the transmission, if not properly maintained.

Hear It Discussed

"Whatever you landed on will go 100,000 miles. Doesn't mean it won't take maintenance."
Debating Reliability, Since Age 13, Trains + Airplanes + Cars | Episode 1,044 Everyday Driver Car Debate 31:45

"We had... an early Tesla 2012. It had over 100,000 miles on it because Jen used to work at Tesla."
Surprise! These Are The Top 10 Fastest Selling Used Cars! | Ep. 336 TFL Car Chat 38:52

"When do those failures occur? 100,000 miles. So, where's the 150,000 mile mark phenomena come from?"
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 6, 2025 - Hour 2 - (855)560-9900 - Lifetime Transmission Fluids Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 08:54