Car Repair Costs by make and model
Why you should check car repair costs before buying
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.
10-year cost to maintain
These numbers include all maintanence 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 Car Repair 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 Car Repair 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 Car Repair Costs
Cascada $116
Enclave $92
Encore $71
Envision $125
LaCrosse $181
Regal$90
Cadillac 2017 model year Car Repair Costs
ATS $172
CT6 $241
CTS $255
Escalade$213
Escalade ESV $286
XT5 $176
XTS $131
Chevrolet 2017 model year Car Repair 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 Car Repair Costs
300 $140
Pacifica $148
Dodge 2017 model year Car Repair 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