152. Ford Escort
Model Years: 1980-2003
Avg. Repair Costs: $390*
You might still have a Ford Escort in your garage, as this classic car was popular from 1980 until 2003. It succeeded, after its 23-year production run, but the Ford Focus. The Escort was pulled because it became less popular, more dated, and less prized in the public eye by the early 2000s.
Ford Escort ©Sue Thatcher/Shutterstock
The repair costs are pretty cheap for the Escort, totaling around $390. That said, it depends what you break. According to Your Mechanic, costs can reach $2,097, depending on how severe the damage.
153. Kia Sorento
Model Years: 2003-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $533*
For a long time, Kia had a reputation as a car brand you didn’t want to buy. Through a lot of hard work and rebranding, Kia changed its rep to a good one, and now, it’s one of the most popular manufacturers in the world.
Kia Sorento ©rebinworkshop/Shutterstock
The Sorento is one of its best-sellers, and, reportedly, this car costs around $533 for repairs and maintenance. This annual cost is pretty reasonable. Those who own a newer 2022 Sorento have reported the most common problem being with the windshield randomly cracking, which costs $200 to $400 to fix.
154. Chrysler 200
Model Years: 2011-2017
Avg. Repair Costs: $549*
This mid-size sedan was known as the Chrysler 200, and it had a six-year production run. According to HotCars, its most common problem was also its most expensive one to fix. It had an engine design flaw that could cause stalling and stuttering.
Chrysler 200 ©Zoran Karapancev/Shutterstock
The 2.4-liter TigerShark inline-4 was the big problem-causer, with automobiles stalling and dying while people were driving (yikes!). The annual repair cost for this Chrysler averaged $549, with repairs for the TigerShark costing $3,200, if you had to replace the engine.
155. Kia Optima
Model Years: 2001-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $471*
Over the years, Kia has built up its reputation to an automotive brand that, when you do have to repair it, doesn’t cost a lot. According to Repair Pal, repairing a Kia Optima, one of the brand’s most popular models, costs around $471 on average.
Kia Optima ©Showcase Imaging/Shutterstock
That’s below the average cost of $652. During its first ten years, CarEdge estimates that your Optima will cost around $5,934 for repairs and maintenance, with a 17.53% chance your Optima will require a serious repair during that time.
156. Chrysler PT Cruiser
Model Years: 2001-2010
Avg. Repair Costs: $641*
Remember the PT Cruiser? This popular Chrysler was the symbol of the 2000s, and it was the “it” car up until 2006. After that, sales began to drop steadily, with Chrysler announcing it wouldn’t give the compact car another year after 2010.
Chrysler PT Cruiser ©Art Konovalov/Shutterstock
If you still own one of these distinctive-looking vehicles, then you probably know that the annual repair and maintenance costs are about $641. The vehicle’s 3.5/5-star reliability rating could be better, with Repair Pal ranking it 30th out of 36 compact models.
157. Chevy Aveo
Model Years: 2002-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $616*
GM has been producing the Chevy Aveo since 2002, and this compact car has a 3.7/5-star rating from Kelley Blue Book. In addition to having middling ratings, the Aveo also has middling repair costs.
Chevy Aveo ©Darren Brode/Shutterstock
Maintenance and repairs cost around $616 a year for the Aveo. The Aveo had a production run of seven years in North America, with Chevy pulling it off the lot in 2011. It is still made in other countries, though it is firmly an “old” model now, as it hasn’t been produced in America for twelve years.