31. Porsche 911

Model Years: 1963-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $1,192*
A Porsche 911 is an expensive car to buy (a 2021 Porsche 911 costs almost $100,000), so it makes sense that repair costs won’t be cheap. According to RepairPal, a Porsche’s average repair cost is $1,192, which is far more expensive than the average cost nationwide.

Porsche 911 @esholina1 / Twitter.com
RepairPal also noted that Porsche owners make an average of one visit to the repair shop every year, and there is a 21% chance that the damage is extensive. Porsche oil changes are also far more expensive than you’ll find with a Ford or Toyota. Porsche mechanics can command more money because they have specialized skills.

32. Honda Accord

Model Years: 1976-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $400*
The average cost to repair a Honda Accord is $400, which is $126 below average. The Honda Accord, if you care for it properly, has the potential to make it to 200,000 miles. Consumer Reports claimed that the Accord is one of the market’s vehicles most likely to make it to 200K, even if it’s a used model from a few years ago.

Honda Accord @CarConnection / Twitter.com
The Honda Accord’s repair costs might spike if you need to replace the vehicle, as the parts will have to be imported. For example, replacing the engine will cost anywhere from $550 to $1,900, not including labor price.

33. Toyota Tacoma

Model Years: 1995-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $478*
Toyota is known for making reliable cars that don’t have expensive repair costs, and the Toyota Tacoma is no exception. The average cost of repairing a Toyota Tacoma is $254. YourMechanic.com reported that costs usually peaked at $2,090 in cases of serious damage.

Toyota Tacoma @TorranceToyota / Twitter.com
The Toyota Tacoma is one of several Toyota trucks known for having a lengthy lifespan. VehicleHistory.com stated that you could expect the Tacoma to last fifteen to twenty years, in the best-case scenario (i.e., you drive the car on salted roads). A Tacoma TRD Pro is the most expensive model, costing a little under $47,000. You’ll pay $28,310 for a base model.

34. Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S

Model Years: 2011-2015
Avg. Repair Costs: $908*
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S has average repair costs of $908, which place it above other cars in the lineup. The AMG is an expensive car to purchase, so like the Porsche 911, you can expect to see ownership costs run higher than you would for other cars.

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG S @SteveSpeedZA / Twitter.com
The AMG S, which costs $77,500, nearly quadruple the price of a Toyota Corolla, has peak repair costs of $9,529, according to YourMechanic.com. These luxury vehicles are reliable, and problems early on can be fixed under warranty. It’s after the warranty has passed that you might see expenses rise, both for labor and imported parts.

35. Acura TL

Model Years: 1996-2014
Avg. Repair Costs: $501*
Because the Acura is a premium brand, you can expect to pay 25% more for parts and service when compared to non-premium brands. Acura is Honda’s luxury brand, and the Acura TL has slightly elevated repair costs when compared to other cars on the non-Acura Honda lineup. The average cost of repairs to the Acura TL is $501.

Acura TL @JerryAcura / Twitter.com
Regarding individual repairs to the TL, the Acura TL has an engine control replacement of $904, while the oil pan gasket replacement is $473 to $577. To replace the air injection system line, you will likely see a cost of at least $309.

36. Subaru Forester

Model Years: 1998-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $632*
When compared to the repair costs for compact SUVs, the Subaru Forester has more expensive repair prices, at $632. The average for compact SUVs is $521, putting the Forester over $100 pricier. The Forester does get great gas mileage, so that will help offset the cost of repairs.

Subaru Forester ©Kevauto / Wikimedia.org
However, the Forester is still more money when compared to its main competitors from Honda and General Motors. Torque News measured the costs of twenty-five car brands, and it found that the cost of ownership was higher than twenty-three other mainstream brands. According to OSV, the Forester has an “average” reliability score.

37. Dodge Grand Caravan

Model Years: 1984-2020
Avg. Repair Costs: $225*
The Dodge Grand Caravan’s average annual repair cost is $225. YourMechanic.com stated that the peak estimates for repairs were about $1,813, which is cheaper than we’ve seen on other models. The Dodge Grand Caravan has the potential to last over 400,000 miles if the Caravan owners keep their cars in top-notch condition.

Dodge Grand Caravan @CochesUSA / Twitter.com
The Ford competitor has been ranked second out of eight minivan brands by RepairPal, rating 4/5 stars. The Grand Caravan’s severity of repairs (i.e., how bad the damage is) is average. The frequency of issues requiring major, expensive repairs is “uncommon” for the Dodge Grand Caravan.

38. Audi A4

Model Years: 1994-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $987*
This might surprise you, but Audi A4 repair costs aren’t necessarily going to break the bank for you. The average A4 repair cost without labor is $300, which is actually below-average when compared to other vehicles in its class. What ends up boosting the price to above $900 is the cost of labor.

Audi A4 @khuleonwheels / Twitter.com
The average repair cost, in total, for an Audi A4 is $987, which is about the price of a plasma screen TV at Walmart on Black Friday. The labor is skilled and specialized for such a luxury vehicle, so laborers are able to command a far higher price than you see for non-luxury vehicles.

39. Volkswagen Passat

Model Years: 1972-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $639*
Because it’s imported, you’ll find that the Volkswagen Passat has repair costs that are higher than domestic models. It costs $639 per year to repair/maintain a Passat, which is $113 above average for its class (but $13 below average for all vehicles). The Passat has a reliability rating on RepairPal of 3.5/5.

Volkswagen Passat @carbuzzjared / Twitter.com
The Passat’s parts cost more than a car from GM or Ford because they need to be imported from Volkswagen’s factories in Europe. This is especially true for engines. VW’s engines are made at Audi’s Gyor, Hungary plant, which makes 1.97 million engines a year. The average engine replacement cost for a VW is $4,500-$8,000 (Bridwell Auto Center). 

40. Tesla Model S

Model Years: 2012-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $298*
You might have expected the Tesla Model S to have pricier repair costs, as it is a new(ish) electric vehicle from Elon Musk’s company. However, the Model S actually is below-average, costing just $298 to repair annually, according to Motor1. By comparison, a Chevy Corvette costs $737 and a Cadillac CTS $663.

Tesla Model S @SuperSaf / Twitter.com
The Tesla Model S’s initial purchase price is steep, costing around $85,000 for an 85D. The base model is still pricey, costing around $40,000. There are tax credits worth $7,500 in certain states (California, Massachusetts, Utah, Colorado, and Georgia). However, the repair costs do not mirror the purchase price in terms of expensiveness.

41. Toyota Prius

Model Years: 2001-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $278*
People sometimes have the misconception that hybrid vehicles are more expensive to maintain and repair. That’s actually untrue, as the Tesla Model S and, now, the Toyota Prius have shown. The Prius has an average repair cost of $278 per year. Over a course of five years, repair costs are unlikely to cost more than $1,406 in repairs.

Toyota Prius @YeomansMS / Twitter.com
The Toyota Prius is actually cheaper than other cars when it comes to repair/maintenance costs. Other vehicles cost an estimated $1,800 over five years to repair. With the Prius, you can save money and benefit the environment. The Prius is classified as a SULEV by the government, meaning it has “Super Low Emissions.”

42. Ford Mustang

Model Years: 1965-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $709*
Motor1 asked the question of whether Ford’s maintenance costs for some of the brand’s models were “too expensive.” The price of the Ford Mustang is certainly nothing to laugh at, as it costs $709 to repair/maintain annually. Compared to the Mustang, the Taurus costs $697 and the Escape $600.

Ford Mustang @CarsSouthAfrica / Twitter.com
The Ford Mustang, when compared to other sports cars, is inexpensive in terms of maintenance costs, according to Business Insider. Sports cars tend to be more expensive to own because they are high-performance. They can’t share the same parts as non-sports-car models. The labor needed to cope with the high-performance parts and design is also very expensive.

43. Chevrolet Impala

Model Years: 1958-1985, 1994-1996, 2000-2020
Avg. Repair Costs: $568*
The Chevy Impala has an average repair cost of $252 per year. YourMechanic.com saw costs peak at around $4,288, depending on how severe the damage. The reliability rating for this Impala is 3.5/5, according to RepairPal, and that puts it at #20 out of #32 on its list of main-brand cars.

Chevrolet Impala @Barrett_Jackson / Twitter.com
The Chevrolet Impala’s cost to replace the transmission is around $1,100 to $2,800, making that one of the things that will spike the repair costs of the otherwise-cheap Chevy. The Impala is one of Chevy’s most iconic cars. US News called the 2020 Impala “a very good large car.”  

44. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Years: 2004-2009, 2011-2014 
Avg. Repair Costs: $453*
The average to repair a car in the Chevy Cobalt class is $526, so the Cobalt is below-average in terms of annual repair and maintenance, costing $453. The Cobalt should, according to Vehicle History estimates, last at least 200,000 miles if it is properly cared for and maintained.

Chevrolet Cobalt @compare / Facebook.com
Cheap repair costs aside, the Chevrolet Cobalt has had a “long” and “troubled” history, as TIME put it. The car’s faulty ignition switch caused the Cobalt to stall, which disabled the power steering and airbags. TIME reported that that faulty switch was linked to thirteen deaths. The Cobalt went off the market in 2014.

45. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Years: 1996-Present
Avg. Repair Costs: $1,192*
A new Porsche 718 Boxster costs $115,000-$119,000, so it should come as no surprise that the luxury sports car brand, which is “high performance,” will run you over $1,100 at the repair shop every year. The repair and maintenance costs for the Boxster are $1,192 per year.

Porsche 718 Boxster @Zero2Turbo / Twitter.com
This is nearly quadruple what you might see for a Toyota or Honda. The Porsche Boxster is so expensive because, in addition to being a high-performance sports car with a unique design, the Boxster uses imported parts. Porsche makes its parts in Zuffenhausen, Germany. To replace a Boxster engine, you’ll shell out anywhere from $7,500-$17,000 (according to Porsche owners online).