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Maintenance Data

Car Maintenance Cost Rankings

Compare 10-year maintenance costs across every vehicle type. Find the cheapest and most expensive cars to keep on the road.

$3,179

Cheapest 10-Year (Toyota Mirai)

$28,860

Most Expensive (Bentley Bentayga)

50%

EV vs Gas Savings

$652

Industry Avg Annual

RankVehicleSegment10-Year CostPer Year
1
Toyota Mirai
Hydrogen
$3,179$318
2
Nissan LEAF
EV
$3,216$322
3
Toyota bZ4X
EV
$3,479$348
4
FIAT 500e
EV
$3,517$352
5
Hyundai IONIQ 6
EV
$3,893$389
6
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Compact
$4,198$420
7
Toyota Prius
Hybrid
$4,359$436
8
Toyota Prius Prime
PHEV
$4,427$443
9
Toyota Corolla
Sedan
$4,434$443
10
Honda Civic
Sedan
$4,566$457

Maintenance Cost by Brand

Tesla

Reliability: 4.0

$4,035

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $350

Toyota

Reliability: 4.0

$5,996

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $441

Lincoln

Reliability: 3.5

$5,200

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $520

Honda

Reliability: 4.0

$7,827

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $428

Mazda

Reliability: 4.0

$8,035

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $462

Hyundai

Reliability: 4.0

$8,200

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $468

Ford

Reliability: 3.5

$9,100

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $775

BMW

Reliability: 3.0

$15,991

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $968

Mercedes-Benz

Reliability: 3.0

$12,630

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $908

Land Rover

Reliability: 2.5

$19,460

10-year cost

Avg repair/yr: $1,174

EV vs Gas Maintenance

Electric vehicles cost significantly less to maintain over their lifetime.

Electric Vehicle

Cost per mile6.1¢
Lifetime maintenance$4,600

Tip: EVs have fewer moving parts -- no oil changes, transmission service, or exhaust system repairs needed.

Gas Vehicle

Cost per mile10.1¢
Lifetime maintenance$9,200

Tip: Regular oil changes, brake pad replacements, and transmission service add up significantly over 10 years.

Reduce Your Maintenance Costs

Follow the Manufacturer's Schedule

Sticking to the recommended maintenance intervals prevents small issues from becoming expensive repairs. Skipping oil changes or ignoring warning lights can double your long-term costs.

Choose Reliability Over Flash

Brands like Toyota, Honda, and Mazda consistently rank lowest in maintenance costs. A reliable vehicle saves thousands over a decade compared to luxury alternatives.

Consider an EV or Hybrid

Electric and hybrid vehicles have fewer mechanical components, meaning fewer things to break. No oil changes, simpler brakes (regenerative braking), and no transmission service.

Use Independent Shops for Out-of-Warranty Work

Once your factory warranty expires, independent mechanics often charge 30-50% less than dealerships for the same work. Always get multiple quotes for major repairs.

See Total Cost of Ownership

Maintenance is just one piece of the puzzle. Compare total cost of ownership including depreciation, insurance, fuel, and more.

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