Ford Focus
This is a surprising fact, but the Ford Focus costs on average $1100 a year to maintain! This includes fuel and repairs. Not as economical as many might think.
Ford Focus
Nissan Murano
This SUV was made to be a more affordable option, but the truth is that the maintenance is high, with owners spending about $15 000 for fuel and repairs in about ten years. Its common issues are the engine and the seats.
Nissan Murano
Dodge Ram 1500
This truck is super popular and even award winning, but it’s not without its faults. It’s known for its faulty back window seals that cause water damage over time. This means owners can expect to spend $1200 a year on maintenance.
Dodge Ram 1500
Honda Pilot
This is one of Honda’s most popular cars as it is a great family vehicle, but maintenance will cost about $1000 a year. Why? Besides fuel and oil changes, the wires tend to overheat and the front brakes become faulty.
Honda Pilot
Chrysler Sebring
This car is Chryler’s idea of the perfect compromise between sporty and affordable – until it needs to be serviced. This car was designed about 15 years ago, and requires a steep amount of $17 000 in maintenance over its lifetime.
Chrysler Sebring
Porsche 911
This car is one of the most expensive Porshes to own – not because of its price but because a simple oil change costs about $200. This fact, along with fuel, will cost an owner about $2000 to maintain a year.
Porsche 911
BMW 640i Gran Coupe
Any BMW is on the expensive side, but this model’s maintenance is especially shocking. It isn’t bridled with common issues or faults, but a single repair is very expensive – about $160 for an oil change – making the total yearly cost about $2500.
BMW 640i Gran Coupe
Lincoln MKS
This car was marketed as a full size luxury sedan but is well known for having brake issues that can cost an owner up to $900 to repair. This issue, along with fuel and general maintenance means about $1500 a year in costs.
Lincoln MKS
Infiniti Q45
The Q45 is like the older brother of the Infiniti M45, which has replaced it. This is probably because maintaining a Q45 is no small bill. It costs about $1300 a year – making it one of the most expensive cars to maintain.
Infiniti Q45
Porsche 718 Boxster
This is an incredibly popular Porsche model, and it is renowned for being reliable and affordable. The problem is servicing the car. It might be reliable – but the once-in-a-while maintenance still costs a fortune with the average yearly cost being $1700.
Porsche 718 Boxster
Dodge Grand Caravan
This is a really helpful car to have for big families. It has been praised for being safe and spacious, but it’s not good with gas. It’s mileage is low, and other repairs will have its owners paying $1200 a year.
Dodge Grand Caravan
Chevrolet Impala
It is one of Chevy’s best selling models and has been around for quite some time, but it is not without faults. The transmission pressure is a common issue, but other general repairs will cost about $13 000 over 10 years.
Chevrolet Impala
Subaru Forester
This car is a good off-road vehicle, but has some worrisome issues like a faulty O2 sensor and bad catalytic converters. Fuel is another story, but maintenance alone will cost about $1300 a year – and that’s without counting gas costs.
Subaru Forester
Volkswagen Passat
VW cars are known for reliability over style, but with this model you’re better off buying a luxury sports car. This car is riddled with issues like ABS failure and oil leakages. Replacing these parts will cost $1200 and maintenance costs $1300.
Volkswagen Passat
Nissan GT-R
This car is expensive to buy and even more expensive to maintain. Its horsepower rating doesn’t make up for its steep maintenance costs. It costs about $1500 a year, but one or two repairs will cost over $2500, so beware.
Nissan GT R
Porsche 718 Cayman
It looks like a quintessential Porsche – slick and sporty – but it is super costly. Fuel and maintenance alone will cost about $2500 per year, not to mention replacing a steering knuckle, which is commonly needed, that will cost about $3000.
Porsche 718 Cayman
Mini Cooper
This car can only be described as cute and compact but it comes at a high price. Some common issues for the Cooper are faulty door locks and weak clutches. These are the most expensive repairs, but general servicing costs about $1500.
2015 Mini Cooper S 5 Door.
Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG
AMG is a luxury car brand, and the maintenance costs show it. Gas, repairs, and servicing the car will cost about $1700 a year, but this SUV is very unreliable, so expect to find yourself spending more than intended with this car.
Mercedes Benz GLS63 AMG
Chrysler 300
This award winning car is sometimes mistaken for a Bentley, and it’s maintenance costs can rival that of a luxury car. Owners of this car will have to fork out around $1200 a year on maintaining the vehicle, excluding other common problems.
Chrysler 300
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Mercedes’ S class is their luxe range of cars that put them on the map. S63 AMG is one of these models, but it’s maintenance costs are disappointing to say the least, with fuel and repairs being about $2300 a year.
Mercedes Benz S63 AMG
BMW 328i
This is considered an “entry level” BMW, but the expensive maintenance seems to suggest otherwise. Owners tend to have issues with the oil leaking and the engine fans failing. Without those problems, though, the yearly maintenance costs a whopping $1200.
BMW 328i
Mercedes-Benz E350
Mercedes Benz is one of the most popular brands of luxury cars to own and drive. They are a joy to ride in thanks to their built-in-technology and good fuel mileage, but their maintenance is $1300 a year for owners.
Mercedes Benz E350
Audi S4
This is one of the more affordable Audis as its price starts under $40 000, but it’s definitely not the cheapest. The repairs of its most common issues are $6600 in total for a control arm replacement and suspension replacement.
Audi S4
Chevrolet Corvette
With its sleek aesthetic and sporty interior, this has been one of Chevy’s most popular models for years. The annual fuel and repairs are $1000, but every visit will cost you $200 minimum, making the Corvette super expensive to own.
Chevrolet Corvette
Mazda 6
Since its release in 2002, the Mazda 6 has been one of the best selling cars – most likely because it was designed to combine a smart look with an affordable price. But the maintenance of this car is astronomically high.
Mazda 6
Ram 3500
The charm of this truck is that it is downright huge, and this makes it one of the most awarded trucks available. It seems affordable, but that is too good to be true. The maintenance for just one year will cost $1500.
Ram 3500
BMW M6
This is a performance car that has an insane horsepower of 600 and a twin turbo engine. Even the power might not be worth the maintenance, though, as this car can cost about $1400 a year to keep up to speed.
BMW M6
Acura TL
This is a hard car to get your hands on as it was pulled from production in the mid 2000s. This is probably because the repairs costs were super high compared to similar cars, being $12 000 to upkeep over 10 years.
Acura TL
BMW M5
This sporty sedan is popular, but it’s really not worth it as the fuel mileage is quite poor. Paying more for fuel is the least of the problems – with a clutch replacement costing $2263 and a hood latch replacement costing $550.
BMW M5
Nissan Maxima
This luxurious sedan costs about $34 000, but that expense is small compared to the thousands of dollars that will be spent on maintenance over its lifetime. An annual fuel and repair bill is about $1000 if you own a Maxima.
Nissan Maxima
Porsche Cayenne
This is a monster truck compared to Porsche’s usual slick sports cars, but they needed an SUV to diversify their brand. This car’s maintenance is about 5 times that of a normal one, with a simple oil change being $400.
Porsche Cayenne
Ford Mustang
This model has secured its place in history as an iconic sports car, and is still popular even today. But the worst part about this car is it’s unfortunate maintenance costs, like having to pay $1400 for a fuel tank replacement.
Ford Mustang
Audi A4
This model has been around since 1994 and was Audi’s first compact model. The small car doesn’t mean small costs, though. The yearly maintenance costs about $1000 a year, which rivals that of cars that are much fancier and more expensive.
Audi A4
Mercedes-Benz SL550
This model is a cool crossover between luxury and power. But this convertible has maintenance costs that are about 3 times the regular rate for other cars. The 6 figure price tag is nothing compared to the hidden costs of this car.
Mercedes Benz SL550
Dodge SRT Viper
The most common problem – a failing control arm – will cost about $5000 to fix, with other small costs adding up to $400. Other than these occasional repairs, the actual cost of the car is about $100 000 making it expensive to own.
Dodge SRT Viper
Mercedes-Benz C300
This model has survived since the mid 1990s and shows no signs of slowing down. The maintenance for this car per year is about $1000, which means repair costs will soon add up to the actual price of the car.
Mercedes Benz C300
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
This car is built on the same platform as Aston Martins and Bentleys. It offers the choice between light and luxury, making parts super hard to source. This creates the problem of paying 3 times more for even a simple repair.
Mercedes Benz CL Class
BMW Z4
The luxuriousness of this car is what makes its starting price about $50 000. Choosing a soft top model is the best way to ensure super high maintenance costs for the cloth alone, but the fuel mileage will make up for it.
BMW Z4
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
The cool part of this car is that the owner can choose the trim and levels of the engine. The gas costs for this car are sky-high and the maintenance costs are too – with the car not getting more than 16 mpg.
Mercedes Benz CLS Class
BMW X6
The crossover between a luxury car and an SUV was bound to make history. But the maintenance carries huge costs because the care requires premium oil and parts. The car also has insanely bad mileage, getting only 2 mpg.
BMW X6
Audi A4 Quattro
This car was initially introduced by Audi as an entry point for those wanting to enter the luxury car market. The average 10-year maintenance cost of this car climbs up to $12,800, which is quite steep. However, many Audis are quite costly to maintain, so it’s important to keep that in mind when considering buying one.
Audi A4 Quattro
Chevrolet Cobalt
The Chevy Cobalt was created to replace the Chevrolet Cavalier after that car was the mainstay compact car for 23 years. The Cobalt was designed to be a more refined version of the Cavalier, but that comes at a cost. The Cobalt’s average maintenance cost over 10 years reaches about $8,800.
Chevrolet Cobalt
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S
This model of the Mercedez-Benz is one of the company’s most sporty compact sedans. The C63 AMG S is not only an expensive vehicle to purchase, but is also quite costly to maintain. Over 10 years, the average cost of its maintenance is around $12,800.
Mercedes Benz C63 AMG S
Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
The Audi A4 Allroad Quattro is the brand’s response to Subraru’s Outback. It was designed to be a more luxurious car and includes features such as a higher ground clearance, all-wheel drive, protection for the underbody, and SUV-like qualities. However, its average decade maintenance cost comes out to about $13,700.
Audi A4 Allroad Quattro
BMW M4
The BMW M4 is the convertible/coupe answer to the M3 sedan. The M4 is in the top 4 of both performance and price tag of the entire 4 Series car line. That means that maintenance will also cost you, and for this model that decade maintenance price is about $14,900.
BMW M4
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
This Mercedes-Benz model has been the brand’s flagship car model for quite some time now, as the model has been around since 1954. The sixth generation is made nearly entirely out of platinum. However, its yearly maintenance cost is about $1180 per year, which comes out to about $5900 every five years.
Mercedes Benz SL Class
Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger is known to many people as the car that is used by police squads all around the country. However, what you might not know is that this car costs a fair bit to maintain. Its 5-year maintenance cost comes out to about $7,900.
Dodge Challenger
Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade is the symbol of success to many people. It may be the fact that it is just such a huge car that its physical size is truly impressive. Along with its huge size comes its huge cost, as the 5-year maintenance cost comes out to about $8,756.
Cadillac Escalade
Mitsubishi Lancer
The Mitsubishi Lancer is a great overall car if you’re looking for a sedan. The best part about this Japanese car is that it is a compact car. However, its long-term price is something to keep in mind when considering this car as an option. The 5-year maintenance for this car costs $7,170.
Mitsubishi Lancer
Subaru Tribeca
Subaru vehicles are known to be dependable and most people assume that they are an economical choice of car. However, the Subaru Tribeca’s 10-year average maintenance cost comes out to nearly $11,000, which is quite a hefty cost for a car that is considered dependable.
Subaru Tribeca
GMC Yukon
If you’re in the market for a larger vehicle such as an SUV, then your attention may be towards GMC models. The GMC Yukon models are a good option, but you should take into consideration that its 10 year maintenance cost will run you nearly $10,000.
GMC Yukon
Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is a pretty good option for a hatchback, and it is actually also a compact crossover vehicle. The only drawback is its high maintenance cost, which will run you about $10,000 over the course of ten years.
Ford Escape
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
While getting a hybrid car is a good option, sometimes the car itself will still cost you an arm and a leg for years-long maintenance. The Infiniti Q50 Hybrid will set you back about $14,600 over the course of a decade, which is a hefty sum.
Infiniti Q50 Hybrid
Cadillac CTS-V
The Cadillac CTS-V sedan is quite an attractive car, but with a nice car, comes a hefty price tag. You better be prepared for owning this car, because the average 10 year maintenance cost for the CTS-V is a staggering $20,400.
Cadillac CTS V
Lexus CT 200h
This Lexus CT 200h is a good, high quality sedan that will be dependable for many years to come. However, for that level of quality, you will have to pay a pretty penny. The average 10 year maintenance price for the CT 200h will set you back about $13,000.
Lexus CT 200h
Acura ILX
The Acura ILX is a great quality car, however, as we’ve learned, good quality comes at a cost. While this isn’t as pricey as some other cars’ maintenance, the decade-long maintenance price will cost you about $8000.
Acura ILX
BMW 2 Series Convertible
While this BMW 2 Series Convertible is quite flashy, you better have a good deal amount of money in the bank in order to be able to buy and maintain this car. Over the course of 10 years, be ready to shell out about $12,200 in order to maintain this car.
BMW 2 Series Convertible
Ford Edge
The Ford Edge is the classic mom-mobile and would fit right in at the local soccer games. However, it comes with a pretty high maintenance cost, especially for a non-sports car. The 10 year maintenance of the Ford Edge will set you back about $9,000.
Ford Edge
Lexus RC 200t
The Lexus RC 200t is a stunning car, but it comes at a very high cost. Not only is it expensive to buy, but its 10 year maintenance comes out to a whopping $17,000! You better have money saved up before you buy this car.
Lexus RC 200t
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen cars are known for being solid and dependable cars. The Jetta model is no exception, but it will cost you over time. The 10 year maintenance cost for this car is about $9000.
Volkswagen Jetta
