Which cars cost the most to maintain? See 11 brands ranked

Even if you score a great deal on a luxury vehicle, the real sticker shock may come later. Maintenance and repair costs can add up quickly — and over five years, some popular car brands cost far more to own than others. For example, the cost to own a Lexus for five years — including routine maintenance and repair costs — is nearly double the cost of owning a Honda or Nissan, a new Bumper analysis reveals.

To understand how ownership costs stack up, Bumper analyzed average five-year expenses across major automakers. Below is a look at how 11 popular car brands ranked.

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• Average five-year cost of ownership: $37,440

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• Average five-year cost of ownership: $37,550

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• Average five-year cost of ownership: $38,999

• Average five-year cost of ownership: $42,193

• Average five-year cost of ownership: $44,310

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• Average five-year cost of ownership: $44,429

• Average five-year cost of ownership: $47,910

• Average five-year cost of ownership: $48,618

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• Average five-year cost of ownership: $49,956

• Average five-year cost of ownership: $62,343

• Average five-year cost of ownership: $71,692

Editor’s note: Data was sourced from Bumper and is accurate as of March 23, 2026.

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