Wallet-Friendly Wheels vs. Bank-Busting Rides: The Ultimate Guide to Car Maintenance Costs

1. The MDX Acura

Model Years: 2001–2020, 2022–Present; Average Annual Repair Cost: $571* The Acura MDX is ranked second out of fourteen luxury SUVs by RepairPal, with a rating of 4/5. In terms of ownership expenses, the Acura MDX is ordinary because the average yearly repair cost is approximately $571. Based on driver data, RP discovered that while the frequency of problems is average, the severity of the repairs required (i.e., how badly your Acura is broken) is low.

©Vitaliy Holovin/Shutterstock Acura MDX The luxury SUV has a ten-year cost that is $5,640 less than other cars in its class, with a maintenance and repair average of $9,820. There's a 28.65% probability that the Acura MDX will require a significant repair during that time.

2. The Wrangler Jeep

Model Years: 1986–Present; Average Annual Repair Costs: $694* One of the most well-known Jeep models is the Wrangler, and the new 2022 model costs less than $30,000. The SUV gets an 8.6/10 rating on MotorTrend, and users adore its extreme ruggedness for off-roading. U.S. News claims that the Wrangler is a hot-and-cold car.

@EarnhardtDodge Jeep Wrangler on Twitter It is a "terrific SUV" in "some respects" and "awful" in "others." It is about $200 more expensive than comparable compact SUVs and $22 more expensive than the average vehicle due to the annual repair costs of nearly $700. Transmission recalls, the "Death Wobble," and several leaks (pinion seals, doors, transfer cases, etc.) are common problems.