61. Toyota Yaris

Model Years: 1999-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $253*
The little Toyota Yaris has a $253-per-year average repair cost (Your Mechanic). The subcompact car is below average for its class, which tends to average $456 (Repair Pal). Replacing a clutch is a common fix for a car like the Yaris. That will cost you $500-$1,000, according to AutoGuru.

Toyota Yaris @JohnRoeCars / Twitter.com
The Yaris, if maintained well and not plagued by rust or age, can last 200,000. Its MPG is 32 in the city and 2020 on the highway. The Yaris is also among the most affordable cars on this list, even for a 2020. A 2020 Yaris LE (the basic trim) costs just $17,750 brand-new.

62. Nissan Maxima

Model Years: 1980-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $500*
The cost to repair the Nissan Maxima is $500, according to Repair Pal. Newer Maximas (2020 models) are $40 more expensive, costing $540 a year. The Maxima is below average for its class, and it is also below average for all vehicles in general.

Nissan Maxima @NissanGeorgia / Facebook.com
US News found the Maxima to have an “above average” reliability rating, scoring a 3.5 out of 5. The Maxima’s most common problems, according to owners on Motor Biscuit, have to do with its air conditioner. The low-pressure AC hose commonly leaks at its crimped connection. That causes low pressure, which means the AC will blow hot air, not cold. It is a simple enough fix, though commonly-reported.

63. Honda Fit

Model Years: 2001-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $390*
Repair Pal found that the Honda Fit has a below-average repair cost, costing $390 yearly. This is $66 below the average for subcompact vehicles, and it is nearly $300 below average for all vehicle classes. The Honda Fit, sadly, will not have a new model year after 2020, as Honda is dropping it from its lineup.

Honda Fit @honda_hill / Twitter.com
Honda announced in July of 2020 that it would be cutting the Fit hatchback, a move that surprised consumers, as Honda had just launched a new global model for the Fit in February of 2020. Sales are down nineteen percent for the Fit, which likely spurred Honda to make the cut.

64. Mazda6

Model Years: 2002-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $481*
Repair Pal found that, on average, Mazda owners made 0.4 visits to the repair shop each year. The Mazda6 has an annual repair cost of $481, which is $45 below midsize vehicles, making it a less-expensive vehicle to maintain than other members of its midsize class.

Mazda 6 @nanmaromaro / Twitter.com
The Mazda6’s 2018 version has been especially praised by publications like US News. The Mazda6, according to US News, is a “good midsize car” even when “used.” It will “appeal” to all types of buyers. The news outlet also said that the Mazda6 was “more fun to drive” than other midsize sedans, and its interior was “high-quality.”

65. Honda Civic

Model Years: 1972-Present (Became a Compact in 2000)
Avg. Repair Costs: $368*
The Honda Civic is one of Honda’s best-known models. It has been around since 1972, but it wasn’t until 2000 that Honda made the switch from subcompact to compact. Now, there are only compact Civics on the market. According to Motor1, the Honda Civic has repair costs of $368 per year.

Honda Civic @verscena / Twitter.com
The Civic is cheaper to maintain than the Honda Accord, which has an annual repair cost of $400 a year for some models. Carvana called the Civic “stellar” in terms of reliability, stating that the model was one of the “most reliable vehicles you can buy,” ranking alongside the Corolla and Camry.

66. Hyundai Sonata

Model Years: 1985-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $468*
Motor1 reported that Hyundai Sonata maintenance costs were around $468 a year, and this, as with every other vehicle on this list, depended on the mileage, location, shop, and vehicle’s age. The Hyundai has a factory warranty, which means that you have basic coverage for a certain, limited time.

Hyundai Sonata @HeritageHyundaiTowson / Facebook.com
The Hyundai Sonata, according to Vehicle History, can last between 200,000 to 250,000 miles, if it is properly maintained. It’s after that threshold that age gets to the car, and you might experience “major engine issues.” Engine replacement on a Sonata is several thousand, though, if you’re still under warranty, Hyundai will honor the contract.

67. Dodge Ram 1500

Model Years: 1993-2001 (Original)
Avg. Repair Costs: $634*
The original Dodge Ram 1500 was around from 1993 until 2001 before it got a new look and a new name (simply, the Ram pickup). The Dodge Ram 1500 has annual repair costs of $634 (Repair Pal), which makes it higher than average. The 1500 costs anywhere from $175 to $200 for a tune-up.

Dodge Ram 1500 @BonnyvilleDodge / Facebook.com
Examples of a common ailment include spark plug replacement, which happens a lot with older ‘90s-era 1500s. That replacement costs $400. The Dodge Ram 1500 has a lengthy lifespan, according to Vehicle History. Though the average vehicle lasts about eight years, the life expectancy for the 1500 is fifteen years.

68. Ford Edge

Model Years: 2006-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $611*
Repair Pal has found that you’ll likely pay $611 to repair and maintain your Ford Edge each year. The Edge is still a relatively new car, and Motor Biscuit said that it is hard to determine exactly how reliable the Edge will be, as some cars don’t really present problems until they have a lot of miles on the dash.

Ford Edge @BillBrownFord / Twitter.com
Consumer Reports gave the Edge a tentative 3/5, indicating average reliability for now. The Ford Edge’s electrical system is the source of most owner complaints. However, when the transmission fails, the failure tends to be very severe. The Edge’s most direct competitor is the 2018 Nissan Murano, for reference.

69. Mitsubishi Mirage

Model Years: 1978-2003, 2012-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $241*
The Mitsubishi Mirage has average annual repair costs, for most owners, of $241, though Your Mechanic has found that some owners have peaked at $2,403 for serious problems. The Mirage has not been a well-liked car, according to US News.

Mitsubishi Mirage @GlynHopkinGroup / Twitter.com
US News claimed that the Mirage was a “lowest-rated” vehicle in its subcompact class. The publication went further, saying that, though the Mirage had “very few [positive] attributes,” it had “many cons,” including “low-quality interior materials,” “a bouncy ride,” and a “poor…reliability rating.” The reliability rating for the Mirage is quantified by J.D. Power as a 2 out of 5, a rare miss for the automaker, which is usually known for high-quality cars.

70. Mercedes-Benz E350

Model Years: 1983-Present (E-Class)
Avg. Repair Costs: $901*
The Mercedes-Benz E350 is a highly-rated car, and it is high-quality and classy. The E350, as you likely surmised from the luxury badge, is not cheap to maintain. The average maintenance costs are $901 a year, says Motor1. Your Mechanic has found that some owners peak at $3,734 in repair and maintenance costs.

Mercedes-Benz E350 @MasudIMagaji / Twitter.com
An oil change, for example, will cost $121-$200. The parts are $106-$131, and the labor costs are $55-$69. Importing the parts makes them more expensive, and mechanics who work on high-end foreign cars are “skilled laborers,” which means they get paid more. The E350 is less expensive if you don’t bring it to an out-of-warranty dealer.

71. Subaru Impreza

Model Years: 1992-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $653*
The average annual repair cost for the Impreza is a little above average, costing $653, where most vehicles in its class cost $526 on average, making the Impreza over $100 more expensive (Repair Pal). The Impreza has been ranked by Autobytel as seventeenth out of twenty-five car brands for highest repair costs. Autobytel based its ranking on 5-to-10 year repair costs.

Subaru Impreza @PistonHeads / Twitter.com
The Impreza’s repairs are usually more severe when they do happen, though the issues occur infrequently (Repair Pal), creating somewhat of a tradeoff. The Impreza has a reliability rating of 3.5/5, which ranks it as 33 out of 36 for compact cars (Repair Pal). 

72. Nissan Murano

Model Years: 2003-2007, 2009-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $500*
Your Mechanic has seen repairs for the Nissan Murano skyrocket to $2,896 at most, but Repair Pal clocks the average for the Murano at $500, which is above-average. The Murano is rated 4/5 for reliability by Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports was, overall, positive about the Murano.

Nissan Murano @nissanmuranoclub / Facebook.com
The IIHS was also very enthused by the Murano. The IIHS gave it a “superior” rating in terms of safety and crash tests (“superior” is the highest rating possible). The Murano, according to Motor Biscuit, isn’t without its problems. Brake and transmission problems were the most reported on Car Complaints. Brakes on the Murano cost $246-$263 to fix, while transmission replacement costs $3,500.

73. Kia Rio

Model Years: 1999-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $221*
The average repair cost for a Kia Rio came in at $221 (Your Mechanic). Fans of Kia will be heartened by how well the Rio did in reliability tests. Car Buyer said that the Rio is “reliable,” as it was ranked 23 out of 75 in the Car Buyer “Driver Power Owner” 2020 survey. Out of 30 manufacturers in that survey, Kia came in second.

Kia Rio @nkgroup_uk / Twitter.com
The Rio has its faults, just like with any car. ItStillRuns.com found that the Rio’s four-cylinder engine was a cause of complaint for some owners. Engine problems including stalling, rough idling, difficulty starting, and broken timing belts have been reported.

74. Chrysler Sebring

Model Years: 1994-2010
Avg. Repair Costs: $428*
Ever wondered how much Michael Scott paid in maintenance costs for his beloved Sebring on The Office? Well, according to Repair Pal, it was around $428. The Sebring is rated 4.4/5 on Auto Guru, and the ten-year maintenance costs for the Sebring are a “costly venture” (Access Insurance).

Chrysler Sebring @T_mimssssssss / Twitter.com
The Sebring’s cost for a General Diagnosis, for example, is $88-$111 (Repair Pal). Your Mechanic even said that it saw Chrysler Sebring repairs peak at $2,630 for some owners. The Sebring was discontinued in 2010, despite being well-liked. It got a 4.5/5 on Cars.com. It has a 3.6/5 on Consumer Reports. 

75. Nissan Versa

Model Years: 2006-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $456*
Repair Pal found that the Nissan Versa is exactly average when it came to repair costs. The average repair cost for a subcompact car is $456 across the board, and $456 is the average cost to maintain/repair a Versa per year. Nissans usually cost $500 per year in maintenance and repair, so the Versa is $46 cheaper.

Nissan Versa Note @CornwallNissan / Twitter.com
The Versa got a 7.7/10 on the US News “Scorecard.” Critics’ rated it a 9.5 out of 10 for safety. Performance rated a 6.2, and interior got a 6.8. The J.D. Power “Reliability Rating” was a 3 out of 5, indicating average reliability.