What Car Is Most Often Stolen in Louisiana?

A car is stolen nearly every 30 seconds in the U.S., and one specific model is vanishing more than any other in Louisiana. And this particular model is the most common target of car thieves in several states.

Considering all the technology in cars these days, it’s amazing to learn thieves have found ways to steal some of these models with just a screwdriver and USB cable.

What's The Most Stolen Car In Louisiana?

Financebuzz analyzed insurance data to determine which car was the most stolen in each state and lists the Hyundai Elantra as the most stolen car in Louisiana.

The Hyundai Elantra is the most stolen car in 21 states. In Arkansas and Texas, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the most stolen vehicle.

Here are the top 10 most stolen cars in Louisiana:

(Louisiana vehicle theft data from the NICB)

Top 5 Cars Stolen Across the Country:

Hyundai Elantra 31,712 cars stolen

Hyundai Sonata 26,720 cars stolen

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 21,666 cars stolen

Honda Accord 18,539 cars stolen

Kia Optima 17,493 cars stolen

How to Prevent Car Thefts?

• Lock your doors and roll up your windows.
• Park in well-lit areas.
• Remove valuables from your vehicle or keep them out of sight.
• Consider installing an immobilizing or tracking device.