12. Sportage Kia
Model Years: 1993–Present; Average Annual Repair Costs: $462*
The average cost of maintenance and repairs for a Kia Sportage during the first ten years of its life is $7,873. Compared to the industry average for the top-selling SUV models, this is $1,007 less. There is a 23.71% likelihood (nearly a 1 in 4 probability) that your Sportage will require substantial repairs during these 10 years.
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Some common concerns with Sportages, according to BreakerYard, are stalling engines, brake problems, gasoline and water leaks, and problems with the AC and seatbelts. Nevertheless, according to CarBuyer.co, Kia has a “top-10 score for [its] reliability,” indicating that these issues are only “minor glitches.”
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