Car Maintenance and Repair Costs by Make and Model

Car maintenance and repair costs vary greatly by make and model

When shopping for a new vehicle, many drivers don’t take the time to check the car maintenance and repair costs associated with the vehicle. It’s just a fact that some vehicles require more maintenance than others, and that maintenance can cost substantially more than other makes and models. Plus, some vehicles break down more often and cost more to repair.

Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and VW, while prevalent and cheap to maintain and repair in Europe, cost far more to repair in the U.S. The parts cost more, and because they’re not sold in the same volume as other brands, you’ll have fewer options when it comes to repair; meaning you’ll pay more in those specialty shops.

There’s a saying in the car repair business that the only thing more expensive than a new European car is a used European car. Is that fact or fiction? Let’s take a look at the car repair costs by make and model.

Let’s examine the 10-year cost to maintain

These numbers include all maintenance and repairs costs by car brand over a 10-year period (Source 2020, YourMechanic).

For more specific breakdowns by model, let’s look at some numbers compiled by We Predict Deepview™ True Cost over the past 3-1/2-year period. These numbers are on the low side because they include the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the decreased driving miles

Average car repair costs by make and model for the 2017 model year

The numbers represent repairs and maintenance costs (excluding fuel, insurance, and local and state inspection fees). Keep in mind that many manufacturers include free routine oil changes during the bumper-to-bumper warranty period and that the actual repairs start to climb as the vehicles rack up miles.

The numbers were compiled by We Predict Deepview™ True Cost over a 3-1/2-year period

Acura 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

ILX  $81
MDX  $162
RDX $106
RLX $186
TLX $107

Audi 2017 model year costs

A3 $224
A4 $257
A4 allroad $281
A5 $384
A6 $191
A7 $614
A8 $266
Q3 $190
Q5 $321
Q7$399
R8 $584
RS 7 $913
S3 $257
S5 $284
S6 $320
S7 $669
S8 $664
SQ5 $271
TT $153
TT RS $791 –
TTS $303

BMW 2017 model year costs

2 Series $218
3 Series $254
4 Series $223
5 Series $474
6 Series $388
7 Series $649
i3  $349
i8 $579
M2 $322
M3 $561
M4 $485
M6 $546
X1 $304
X2 $358 –
X3 $204
X4 $248
X5 $348
X6 $390

Buick 2017 model year costs

Cascada $116
Enclave $92
Encore $71
Envision $125
LaCrosse $181
Regal$90

Cadillac 2017 model year costs

ATS $172
CT6 $241
CTS $255
Escalade$213
Escalade ESV $286
XT5 $176
XTS $131

Chevrolet 2017 model year costs

Bolt $154
Camaro $204
Colorado $165
Corvette $295
Cruze $145
Equinox $61
Express $90
Impala $107
Malibu $141
Silverado 1500 $130
Silverado 2500HD $258
Silverado 3500HD $283
Sonic $61
Spark $344
Suburban $149
Tahoe $139
Traverse $83
Trax $71
Volt$200

Chrysler 2017 model year costs

300 $140
Pacifica $148

Dodge 2017 model year costs

Challenger $137
Charger $142
Durango$111
Grand Caravan $114
Journey $90

Ford 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

C-Max $95
E-350 $134
E-450 $188
EcoSport $138
Edge  $126
Escape $85
Expedition $102
Expedition Max $102
Explorer $128
F-150 $113
F-250 $177
F-350 $224
F-450 $271
F-550 $288
F-650 $360
F-750 $287
Fiesta $69
Flex $124
Focus $127
Fusion $106
Mustang  $160
Taurus  $98
Transit  $203
Transit Connect  $78

GMC 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Acadia  $122
Canyon  $188
Savana  $95
Sierra 1500  $167
Sierra 2500HD  $330
Sierra 3500HD  $296
Terrain  $69
Yukon  $132
Yukon XL  $155

Honda 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Accord  $79
Civic  $76
Clarity  $937
CR-V  $89
Fit  $57
HR-V  $69
Odyssey  $97
Pilot  $112
Ridgeline  $152

Hyundai 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Accent  $49
Elantra  $152
Elantra GT $62
Ioniq  $208
Santa Fe  $131
Santa Fe Sport  $114
Sonata  $119
Tucson  $97
Veloster  $109

Infiniti 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Q50  $170
Q60  $212
Q70  $138
Q70L  $195
QX30  $210
QX50  $72
QX60  $133
QX70  $115
QX80  $173

Jeep 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Cherokee  $108
Compass  $101
Grand Cherokee  $116
Renegade  $123
Wrangler  $91

Kia 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Cadenza  $148
Forte  $93
Niro  $171
Optima  $112
Rio  $55
Sedona  $90
Sorento  $97
Soul  $66
Sportage  $97

Land Rover 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Discovery  $752
Discovery Sport  $323
Range Rover  $545
Range Rover Evoque  $396
Range Rover Sport  $560

Lexus 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

ES  $144
GS  $213
GX  $164
IS  $169
LS  $194
NX $157
RC  $154
RX  $174

Lincoln 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Continental  $443
MKC  $120
MKT  $390
MKX  $168
MKZ  $160
Navigator  $111
Navigator L  $113

Mazda 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

CX-3  $69
CX-5  $71
CX-9  $111
Mazda3  $59
Mazda6  $69
MX-5  $98

Mercedes-Benz 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

AMG GT  $672
C-Class  $335
CLA  $223
CLS  $345
E-Class  $311
G-Class  $649
GLA $206
GLC  $318
GLE  $289
GLS  $335
Metris  $274
S-Class  $474
SLC  $282
SL-Class  $304
Sprinter  $371

Mini 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Cooper  $318
Cooper Clubman  $349
Cooper Countryman  $324

Mitsubishi 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Mirage  $54
Mirage G4  $39
Outlander  $74
Outlander Sport  $71

Nissan 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

370Z  $118
Altima  $91
Armada  $144
Frontier  $85
GT-R  $393
Juke  $76
Leaf  $75
Maxima  $115
Murano  $109
NV  $118
NV200  $95
Pathfinder  $104
Quest  $101
Rogue  $77
Rogue Sport  $75
Sentra  $77
Titan $239
Titan XD  $383
Versa  $93
Versa Note  $73

Ram 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

1500  $118
2500  $167
3500  $245
4500  $218
5500  $236
ProMaster 1500  $115
ProMaster 2500  $136
ProMaster 3500  $163
ProMaster City  $116

Subaru 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

BRZ  $119
Crosstrek  $82
Forester  $97
Impreza  $138
Legacy $88
Outback $98
WRX  $155

Toyota 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

4-Runner  $116
86  $125
Avalon  $124
Camry  $115
C-HR  $168 –
Corolla  $105
Corolla iM  $103
Highlander  $147
Land Cruiser  $151
Mirai  $353
Prius  $115
Prius C  $99
Prius Prime  $110
Prius V  $92
RAV4  $105
Sequoia  $161
Sienna  $145
Tacoma  $155
Tundra  $247
Yaris  $127

Volkswagen 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

Beetle  $85
CC  $147
E-Golf  $106
Golf  $111
Golf Alltrack  $202
Golf GTI  $134
Golf R  $265
Golf Sportwagen  $155
Jetta  $80
Passat  $100
Tiguan  $116
Tiguan Limited  $100
Touareg  $144

Volvo 2017 model year Car Repair Costs

S60  $146
S90  $581
V60  $195
V60 Cross Country  $180
V90 Cross Country  $869
XC60  $166
XC90  $533