Carfax: Toyota Prius The Top Target For Catalytic Converter Thefts In The West

Temecula CA

05 May, 2022

2:16 PM

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CBS Los Angeles May 5, 2022 Toyota Prius owners might want to park in the garage tonight, because their vehicles were named the top target for catalytic converter theft in the West, according to a new list from Carfax. The vehicle history company released a list this week of the top vehicles around the country that are targeted for their catalytic converters. Across the nation, 1985-2021 Ford F-Series pickup trucks and 1989-2020 Honda Accords top the list, but the Toyota Prius, which placed No. 10 nationally as a target, is No. 1 in the West. Carfax compiled its lists by looking at service reports for catalytic converter replacements from more than 60,000 service shops across the country between 2019 and the first three months of 2022. The top cars targeted by catalytic converter thieves in the West are: 2001-21 Toyota Prius 1985-2021 Ford F-Series 1989-2020 Honda Accord 1990-2022 Ford Econoline 1999-2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2007-20 Subaru Outback 2007-17 Jeep Patriot 2003-11 Honda Element 1998-2020 Subaru Forester 1995-2021 Toyota TacomaClick for the full story and video: https://www.cbsnews.com/losang... CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.