10 Used SUVs to Avoid for High Maintenance & Repair Costs

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There is much more that impacts the cost of vehicle ownership than just the sticker price. You might buy a car that's a bargain, only to spend more fixing it in the long run. Plenty of cars out there are still giving owners endless headaches. Even cars that people trust to be reliable turn out to be bottomless money pits.
So we dug into Car-Edge data, which ranked over 200 models from best to worst for maintenance, based on millions of automotive data points from a variety of the industry's leading data providers. Among the list, we picked 10 luxury SUVs with the highest maintenance and repair costs compared to the vehicle’s price, along with the probability each model will incur a major repair during the first 10-year ownership.

[@theSUVgeek]

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[@robertcarlosllenarizas7987]

You are right... thats why i choose a Japanese vehicle... A LEXUS OR TOYOTA WILL BE ENOUGH.. A FEW TWEAKS AND MODS.. THIS WILL APPEAL THE SAID VEHICLE..

[@charlesedwardwickramaratne7068]

Vry nicrŕd...,

[@sherrcon]

@@RedondoBeach2 yeah, but your oil change would cost you close to $1000

[@RedondoBeach2]

@@sherrcon True, unless you do routine maintenance yourself when possible. I say when possible because some high end vehicles have become so technically advanced that you can't even replace the brakes without special equipment only owned by dealerships. On the other hand, maintenance like changing oil, filters, flushing coolant, replacing spark plugs, coils... are typically straight forward. Although this maintenance also cost some money for certain tools, the tools pay for themselves the first time you do the maintenance yourself.

[@sherrcon]

@@RedondoBeach2 wait until EV comes into play...most garages will not train their employees on EV bc of the cost involved...they will close down the shop...they are trying to outlaw gas engines; ...

[@saintstevantv3661]

Okay now let’s do the most reliable suv over 100k miles

[@foofoorabbitt1196]

#3 Toyota Sequoia , # 2 Toyota 4Runner, #1 Toyota Landcruiser

[@foofoorabbitt1196]

#2 Lexus GX , #1 Lexus LX

[@paystyles5429]

Yep we already know

[@TheSportsPROgram]

Easy....All Toyotas and Lexus

[@andrewjones2133]

Now that’s what I’m talking about

[@lisaproustresearch]

From bad to worst : 10) jaguar 9) Audi q3 8) Volvo se40 7) Cadillac xt4 6) porsche Macan 5) Range Rover 4) Mercedes gla 250 3) Land Rover discovery 2) BMW X3 1) (worst) BMW X1 and x2 - GREAT video ! Love the stats to suppprt the ranking :)

[@sl4983]

THANK you so much!

[@CeriLong]

Thanks! Totally lacked the patience to watch the full vid

[@elshuku1]

Best comment

[@mickthompson584]

Wow my Rav 4 is now 12 years old with 140,000 miles and it has required nothing but regular servicing.

[@margaretroberts1913]

My 2017 Rav4 has been OK with regular servicing. I gotta get a new battery but that is expected.

[@heunfooheng889]

The compact Toyota SUV I owned since 2008 still in good on the road condition after 250000km。

[@Chris-rs4so]

Toyota’s the best

[@heunfooheng889]

@@Chris-rs4so Agreed

[@mss627]

This is an excellent report. Most reliability reviews don't include the cost of repairs. This really puts things in perspective.

[@jamesm6413]

Should add the BMW X5 to this list. Owning one was the worst mistake in my life

[@tonyray4994]

My wife has BMW X1 for almost 5 years now with no issues whatsoever. We bought it new and she drives the vehicle every day to work. Just regular maintenance done always on time. We also know other families with X1 and X2 with no issues. This one came as a surprise for me.

[@mohdrazibabdraub9097]

yes agreed. im surprised too. i own F25 X3 for 7 years with 110,000 km mileage. so far no issue. only normal maintenance.

[@jeetsharma5691]

I wish I could say the same about my x5 diesal . Money pit

[@billpo]

You’re lucky…

[@Masood1810]

As someone who has a family member who owns one, I can vouch for build quality of X1. It doesn't give any issues at all.

[@kantmyls3333]

My father has the x1, endless issue with turbo engine, window control etc.. definitely not the economic model . BMW at least in France is not known for his robustness anyway :$

[@tonefaulcon9729]

Man, I’m trying to get out of my 2015.5 Volvo XC60 now. Maintenance costs are insane. THOUSANDS each year. This car is dealer maintained annually and STILL annually has problems with it. When we bought it in 2016 We loved the feel of it, but it’s just not worth it on the back end. The moment the warranty ended the cash started burning out of my wallet. I’ll NEVER buy a luxury vehicle again. I’ve also warned off ALL of my family and friends.

[@cactuslietuva]

xc60 luxury? come on now

[@billpo]

Buy a Lexus…

[@ELP1125]

@@cactuslietuva it's considered luxury by industry standards.

[@ELP1125]

Luxury cars aren't the issue, it's just the brand you chose 😂

[@JevonDS]

@tonefaulcon9729 What were the issues you were having with your XC60?

[@MUSHROOMSOUPBAND]

I have had 6 Porsches in last ten years. None has ever broken or needed big repair. Service is high but once a year. They will Outlast anything. Ten years old they look great where Toyotas for instance look old inside. The plastics fade , just cheap. The Porsche will look near perfect at ten years if maintained and kept indoors. My 08 Caysnne S is mint, no issues no damage , bullet proof. Also had or have Machan S, two 911s, Gt3, and most recent , turbo 2017. None of these cars ever broke . I did have two washer bottles crack over the years and Caysnne got flooded once, fried it out , been fine for 8 years after . Love Porsche . Can't go wrong. Not to mention the insane resale values. I've had the macan for 7 years zero issues so far other than one wheel sensor. Can't beat these things .

[@Theberrychica]

My Peugeot 308 is 9 years old and been a dream, i drive everyday no issues whatsoever👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@DavidWilliams-zr5ew]

I used to own a BMW, never again. All of these high end prestigious car brands put out crap. I called a window repair shop to get a quote on replacing the exterior seals around the front and rear windows and he immediately said “oh it must be a BMW”

[@zatarra2766]

The same happened to me. I will never again buy a BMW

[@ivobiancucci4528]

2005 Ford Escape for me hands down all I need to fix is the right rear rust no surprises - its reliable, runs and is paid for

[@linhabay8803]

Get a made in Japan 4Runner for at least 20 years of peace of mind. King of top reliability.

[@victorradu9645]

What you gain in reliability on the 4Runner you lose in fuel consumption so if you're not doing some serious off-road it is not worth buying

[@tmerchead1]

@@victorradu9645 You'll have that problem with most AWD suvs .

[@eikna]

i have a 2004 4 runner and waiting for it to die,,, 290 km on it... i just change oil and tires and of course brake pads

[@MrRensan404]

If you like the style and luxury trim of European cars, just get it new and lease it for 3 years so you don’t get hit with maintenance costs. If you really want to buy and keep for long, then go for Lexus, Toyota, Acura, or Honda. These cars are reliable, durable, and parts are reasonable in price. Hence low maintenance costs. Thanks for pointing out the cars to avoid in this video.

[@bensonwu1238]

My school bus driver Robert drives a Cadilac.

[@bigde131]

Is that really the same though? The payment on a leased german vehicle (which is the new 2023 model for cars) for be paying near 1000$. Buying that same vehicle used will be muuuuucccchhhh cheaper

[@barbaramack3321]

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[@MrRensan404]

@@bigde131 True, downpayment for leasing a European luxury make is a huge amount. But buying a used one is like playing Russian roulette on repair costs. If you’re lucky you don’t get hit by a huge maintenance expense.

[@lorrainescandia6267]

Renee Santiago . I agree several mechanics that I spoke to told me the same thing. Stay with your Lexus they are really excellent cars. For me it’s either Honda/Acura or Toyota/ Lexus.

[@darreng8084]

Having owned two Range Rovers, I'm convinced that all Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar vehicles should make up the majority of this list. And it's true that the rate of deterioration of important parts skyrockets after 60,000 miles with Audi. They are high-tech cars with a commensurate price. And that can shock those who just want a commuter car. BMW's have always been good cars for me, though I never kept them long past the warranty. I'm now on my third Tesla. In spite of the negative publicity, they have been the most problem free vehicles I ever owned. By far.

[@henktulp4400]

I use a 33 year old Nissan Patrol to pull a 4.000kg (8500pound) trailer.... it is noisy and VERY basic..... like driving an agricultural tractor.... But dispite the age it costs next to nothing to maintain.... and is economic on fuel (3.3 Diesel,100 HP,12.5 litre/100km... pulling the trailer...) It doesn’t take much for me to understand that these rubbish SUV’s are sold because of the ’roughty-toughty’ reputation the REAL 4wd cars earned fora reason..... ‘Marketing’ is a sick game....

[@puppetmaster3371]

Teslas account for 273 of nearly 400 US crashes involving driver-assist systems. US automakers reported nearly 400 crashes in 10 months involving vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 with Teslas, according to statistics released by federal safety regulators.

[@henktulp4400]

@@puppetmaster3371 Driver assistent systems can do miracles.... there is a few ‘real-life’ vids on KZbin where people are saved by the automatic brakesystem new Volvo trucks are equiped with,believe me,it looks like they trick you messing with the images..... but they are real!!!! I was on a safety course for renewal of my HGV-licence and they showed us a vid where the latest Scania truck that automatically recognises a vehicle goes from 80km/h to full stop IN TWENTY METRES!!!!!..... and that with a vehicle weight of 40 metric tons!!.... if the driver isn’t in his seat belt he’ll crash into his windshield... But at my instruction day at the company I now drive for I was warned that the new Scania’s we drive sometimes recognise a low,narrow bridge as an obstacle resulting in emergency braking!! The accidents you mention with Tesla’s show us exactly where it goes wrong:people rely on them as a REPLACEMENT for the driver’s attention.... while obviously it is an ADDITION to the driver taking care.... Drive safe,greetings,Henk,Netherlands.

[@bobmcl2406]

If they're so good, why are you on your third Tesla?

[@henktulp4400]

@@bobmcl2406 Good question...

[@senianns9522]

I have a 2018 BMW X4 100K Kilometers and not an issue encountered so far! Regular servicing and the occasional 'hi speed run'--perfect car ! Best BMW I have ever had!

[@ToOpen6seven]

This is good to hear. I have a 2022 x4 m40i and I pray my bmw will do as well as yours 😊

[@senianns9522]

@@ToOpen6seven I live in Thailand. I have driven thousands of miles all over the country! Hills and mountains, monsoon rains! It's been great --so far!!

[@roymartin3002]

I had a 02 Jaguar S type sport that I purchased in 07 with 26K on it and donated it in 2020 with 160k on it when the transmission started to go bad. It was a damn good car, purchased a 2012 BMW X5 5Oi in 2016 and took the L in 2018 because it was truly a deep well money pit. Twin turbo had 2 water pumps and the secondary pump went bad 700.00 later repaired. Turbo coolant line leak parts 113.00 labor 2200 and oil changes 430.00 +. Never again will go down that hole unless it's new on a lease.

[@mannarmylie4195]

You should be doing your own oil changes.

[@cthis4786]

@@mannarmylie4195 Doing oil changes yourself only saves like $20 bucks in labor, not worth the time...

[@cthis4786]

Naturally aspirated cars are the way to go if you want reliability. The only thing that can go wrong is valve covers leaking over a long period of time, but that's it and doesn't even affect the car.

[@mannarmylie4195]

@@cthis4786 unless you are going to Jiffy Lube i beg to differ. That said doing your own oil changes is simple basic maint. Takes no more than a few min. I do it from the comfort of home, no travelling to shops - so i SAVE time, i save money, i know its done RIGHT, and i get to inspect other components while at it. I do it 2x annually and am convinced it goes a long way to extending the life of my vehicles. Indeed i have typically kept my cars +10yrs and over 250k miles.

[@mannarmylie4195]

@@cthis4786 Agreed. Naturally aspirated engines are typically simpler which is usually better mechanically.

[@wesdanakes8386]

Wow your report just confirmed what my mechanic told me.. I will stay with Lexus and kept more cash in my pocket and peace of mind WINNING 👍🙏

[@grolfe3210]

I will keep with my station wagon (E-class mercedes) Look at the SUV and wagon fuel figures and the SUV will use up about 15% more fuel simply because it is less aerodynamic. At where I am on UK fuel prices on a diesel engine that saves me £2200 over 10 years. Probably much more if you run it on gas. Then you have the higher cost of brakes and tires too. So you are constantly paying out more with any SUV.

[@uncareid5557]

@@grolfe3210 For low mileage drivers fuel costs are not an issue. Which is one reason I own two Lexus RX's. The 2005 has nearly 200K miles on it and I plan on driving it at least another 10 years. I toyed with the idea of getting a diesel but am glad I didn't, slightly better fuel economy is not enough to cover diesel at 80% more per gallon. Plus the noise and smell.

[@grolfe3210]

@@uncareid5557 I am in the UK and guessing you are in US. Just looked up and converted our prices - Gas in US is about $3.81 while in UK it is $7.25 and Diesel US $5.81 and UK $8,27. So it cost us $140 to fill a tank and even with low mileage use it is a factor we consider here. Also Our diesel is only about 10% higher than gas so really is a big saving. I run an E class merc and probably 90% of them are diesel here. Noise and smell? That was 20 years ago, they have come along a very long way since then.

[@uncareid5557]

@@grolfe3210 New diesels require DEF here in the US, another cost. Gas is about $3. here in Tennessee. Diesel is over $5. I can tell when I have a diesel in front of me on the road by the stink. I can't hear the motor of my Lexus RX on the highway at 75 MPH. Can you say that about your Mercedes?

[@grolfe3210]

@@uncareid5557 Hi, I have been driving diesels here in UK for about 20 years. Over that time they have changed and we have very strict emissions now. Diesels here have no black soot coming out of them at all and you really cannot tell if you are behind one. DEF is about $15 and lasts a year. Each car has to pay "road tax" each year, some cars cost $600 to tax. My car is $30 as gov encouraged diesel cars a few years back. At tickover you can just about tell it is diesel but not the clatter they made in the past, just a low exhaust note. However because they do not rev so much they are quieter at speed. I drove mine at 105mph (in Germany you can) and it was on 1800 revs and you could not hear the engine. I think if diesel was that much more expensive here I would not have one. I drove a huge RV in Canada which had a gas engine. We do not run anything bigger than a car on gas, it is just too expensive. But then I think in very cold areas diesel is a problem. So we all have different factors to consider and come up with different answers. Running my car on gas would cost me about $1,000 a year more, and that is with low miles. SUVs and pickups are too big for our roads and car parks too!

[@NAFO_Badger_Brigade]

My "budget" (ish) Hyundai Santa Fe (2015) is approaching 100,000 miles. I have replaced a bolt on the rear arm to enable tracking to be adjusted, electronic parking brake button (swapped myself) and replaced a front spring.

[@gopalvenuraja]

I have 2013 Santa Fe purchased by me in year 2021 , and I have driven 40,000 km so far without any issue in the engine. When I purchased the used one it had problems of engine mounts and shock absorbers and a shaking steering , seems it was very roughly used. I had to pay for these new parts to be replaced , the cost for these was somewhere about Rs.3 lakhs ( about 3700 dollars) . that was all. At a time I did a travelling of 30 days etc., by the time I returned back home, and clocked 40,000 km so far. But no engine issues at any time. I think Santa Fe is very reliable and parts are comparatively very cheap ( if compared to Audi, BMW etc., ). The power is 195BHP and comfort equals Audi Q5 etc.,

[@DomDocuments]

I have a 2012 Range Rover Evoque Sport / Two Door. In the last ten years it hasn't cost me a penny outside of oil changes and brake pads.

[@Dee-jq2ob]

I bought a 2000 V10 excursion two years ago, couldn’t be happier, just love that big boy.

[@TSUTENKAKU007]

As I watch this report, it always points out "major repairs are needed" after usually 5 years or so. Is this means even the owner took care the vehicle very good in maintenance wise, such as consistent oil changes on timely manner and all other required regular maintenance, are they all just start falling apart needing the MAJOR repairs despite good regular maintenance? Or is the report saying if the owner neglects the regular maintenance? I don't clearly understand the report, need clarifications.

[@imbackyeah3773]

Trust me, in Europe we have same videos but about American cars… what makes cars cost effective or not are the parts and how much they cost. European parts are expensive in USA and American parts are expensive in Europe! 😊

[@ericolsen5798]

If those videos are in europe they should also be in the US

[@imbackyeah3773]

@@ericolsen5798 you just don’t know how to search for them

[@alwesker3060]

I'm in the USA less than 200 miles from where they make BMWs entire X series SUVs. I love the big BMW x7 but opted for the Toyota Grand Highlander. ( made in Indiana )

[@geordieboy5679]

I had Land Rover and Jaguar my current is the XF over the last 4 yrs it has cost me Only £600 a year this includes servicing insurance and repairs. My land rovers have not cost me much more when owned them.

[@shinrips]

I bought a 2015 Nissan Leaf w/ exactly 50K miles. I get 75 miles per 100% charge. I hope that I did not make a bad decision to buy this car. I love my Leaf. It is in excellent condition, my first EV. Free charging at Nissan which is on the way to work and on the way home+free mochas or free vanilla lattes and free car washes.

[@mikeragansr.340]

There are so many engine options for the F-pace you really can’t lump them together. For example the Ingenium Diesel is terrible and probably contributed to most of the major repair in the first 10 year stat. Take that out and the F-pace petrol like my 2018 30t R-Sport are very reliable.

[@dennismwangi6918]

European car engineers should up their game . I still think there's time for change, I've always loved their cars but it's so sad to hear their running and maintenance costs, it's a little bit frustrating.

[@solowing6592]

I have a 2016 Discovery Sport 2.2 diesel,no major issues so far the past seven years,still going strong.

[@mfd2727]

Congrats! It just goes to show that the “experts” aren’t always right! I’ve owned FORDs(Fix Or Repair Daily) and JEEPs(Just Empty Every Pocket) for over 20 years each. Never a major service issue. Been looking at getting a Disco Sport later this year.

[@eugeneterechenko5066]

I like that none of these cars is affordable to me even used one.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

This has always been the case. If you buy an expensive near luxury/luxury car, it almost always comes with a hefty maintenance bill. From what I've read, Lexus is one of the few near luxury brands with low maintenance costs. Simply put, you'd be a fool to buy a 5 year old, for example, BMW X3. If you want one, lease it new and when the term is up, DO NOT buy it! Give it back and get another new one.

[@Starfish2145]

Lexus isn’t “ near luxury “ lol. It’s a luxury brand

[@TruthFLA]

One of the beauties of a Lexus is that you can very easily buy a 5-year old Lexus And you'll be very happy for years but just regular maintenance cost nothing crazy is hiding under the hood.

[@alb0zfinest]

@@Starfish2145 Luxury, but uglier than pretty much all luxury cars and uglier than even some non luxury like mazda. Toyota has horrible designs.

[@SaxJockey]

​@@alb0zfinestThank you; so it's not just me that does not appreciate the design of many Toyota vehicles. I have a Mazda CX-5 (great car) and on the lookout for a slightly smaller, long term cost effective hybrid vehicle (reliability/fuel/road tax/insurance/maintenance costs). A Toyota seems to fit that bill, but to my eye their range of small/medium sized vehicles is not attractive. When paying over £32,000, I want an appealing appearance; but do appreciate that many like the Toyota styling.

[@Kopernicus67]

Was traveling to OH to visit family just a few weeks ago, and saw a brand new, white Land Rover with a burning engine compartment, and actual fire in the engine compartment!

[@papagen00]

i've had Toyota's and Lexus that were money pits, and Mercedes and Jaguars that were bulletproof reliable, What does that tell you? That these lists mean nothing.

[@987654321wormy]

I bought two 2014 Ford Edges (Limited) at the end of the program year at a steep discount. The 2015s were just arriving so I saved about $10K on each. They've been really solid so far, only basic maintenance and battery/brake replacement. Was worried about buying American made vehicles but they've been outstanding so far.

[@gregoryadkins2213]

Many Japanese vehicles are American made,but obviously are not an American owned company.As are many American vehicles made in Canada/Mexico.But are from an American owned companies.And but the way the Ford Edge production line is in-Ontario,Canada.American owned company.BUT Not built or assembled in the United States!

[@unicorntrooper226]

A lot of it is how you drive them. An angry driver can reduce his fuel efficiency by 15 percent

[@gregoryadkins2213]

I remember when people said I was crazy for buying my( Still Own It)99-Chevy Blazer.Has never taken a shit on me,only thing ever replaced,battery/Alternator.Of course always maintained on time.And only 120,000 miles in over 20-years.While my neighbors 2016-Rav-4.Has had all kind a maintenance problems,and parts after warranty.The 4.3 V6 is rock solid.

[@CashMoneyReckadz]

My 2000 Chevy blazer was my first car and I LOVED it. The 4.3L V6 was definitely durable (a little thirsty tho).

[@burtonschrader2]

How about the 10 lowest maintenance cost cars please?

[@Zerospawnn]

Isnt it obvious? Toyota and honda….

[@Xtremeproducts]

Honda /Toyota

[@rozen1215]

taking note of what cars to avoid!

[@fredob43]

There is only 1 car you should buy, and they are by Toyota. Having had 3 in the last 19 years, without any problems (Not even had to change a light bulb) I now have a Toyota Fortuner TRD 7 seat MPV (Not available in the USA???) that's now 6 years old other than a new battery and normal service it still looks and works like new.

[@mannarmylie4195]

I have a 2007 Rav4. An effin rust bucket. Had to replace the entire rear cross member as it had rusted out. Rocker panels now rusted out.

[@U2WB]

Is it any surprise that the most expensive vehicles are typically also the least reliable ? I had a friend who worked in a high-end stereo store, that used to refer to some of his “stupidly rich” customers, the ones who didn’t care about what they were buying as long as it cost more than their acquaintances’.

[@jamescunninghamniven]

Bottom line is if you bought a vehicle based on logic we would all be driving a 1980 Nissan or Toyota SUV. Vanity has its cost

[@charleneterrell]

He is so sweet. Ford does track my vehicle, but it's paid off. Recently, something started leaking because I smell it when I turn the heat on. But, she still running.

[@yashicamoore4569]

I’m just for his soothing voice. I honestly thought it was computer generated 😂. Thanks for the knowledge and content 👍🏽

[@redsnakehead]

I still think it is

[@derrickfrost9137]

Great Video - Please do one for the Mid-Size Luxury SUV as well as for the Most Reliable SUVs in each category.

[@theSUVgeek]

will do. thanks for the suggestion.👍

[@tejaspeedliving]

Well that’s precisely all the entry level and compact luxury SUV’s wow…

[@romangural4]

10 Jaguar F-Pace 9 Audi Q3 8 Volvo XC40 7 Cadillac XT4 6 Porsche Macan 5 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 4 Mercedes GLA-Class 3 Land Rover Discovery/Sport 2 BMW X3 1 BMW X1 and X2

[@lukebonner5097]

He has the most calming voice....I can listen to him talk about anything

[@GWJUK]

Odd as the way he says Jaguar makes me squirm

[@123andme]

Mitsubishi is very underrated.

[@epermute]

I had an Honda Crosstour after Audi’s and BMW. 10 years, zero, yes zero issues with the cross tour. Now have a Mazda CX-9...also no issues. Worst car I ever had was an Audi 1.8T A4.

[@mariaemilianegron]

Being an all lady I relay on experts like you for help

[@davidturgeon2087]

Yes, much better than being a part lady.

[@Roger-go6jc]

Good info. I'm from Oz, and things are changing. EV's are coming in too. I noted one guy mention getting Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Acura? -don't know that one. They are reliable and parts cheaper. And if you want a cheap Lexus then buy a top range Toyota or Honda, and you have got it, minus the name of course. Hybrid options are good with Toyota too. Don't know much about the Honda hybrid reliability.

[@hollywood0770]

There goes my dream of owning some of my favourite C-SuV's (f-pace & x3)....Surprised that GLC, Q5 & XC60 didn't show up? Are they reliable or just 11-12-13 down the list? luved the no bs style video, short & crisp!

[@warrenber]

What about Maserati? I’m going to bet it would top the list.

[@bluemut55]

Bought a BMW X1 for my wife in 2015. The car has cost me about $1800.00 in repairs above the usual oil changes. Brakes and a sensor. That's been it.

[@marcoantoniocasoascanio6905]

That's why I love my old Jeep xj.

[@ms.andrea172]

So glad I didn’t get the x3! It felt so cheap compared to the X5. If you have to get a cheap BMW x1 or x2 then just don’t get a luxury car. They feel like you’re ur driving a old ford. What’s the point? I drove and x1 as a loaner car from the dealer. It was the worse thing ever!

[@humboldthammer]

Gosh. Who would have thought that a Luxury Crossover would be High Maintenance? All Ten?

[@authorizedplayer]

Fpace Q3 audi C40 volvo XT40 cadillac Macan porsche Evoque range rover 2nd gen GLA Mercedes Discovery/Discover X3 BMW X1 & X2 BMW

[@Kokomo365]

My 2020 Jaguar F-Pace 25t has been a joy to own! Just normal maintenance I do myself including the brakes and flush/fill fluids. There's no way the maintenance would cost over $16k in 10 years of ownership unless people are going to dealerships for service. Don't do that.

[@grizzleypeak]

I finally gave up on Euro cars.... Here in the States, it just isn't worth it. They drive so nice, but they break too often. I can't get off work to deal with the constant problems. Bought a Subaru Crosstrek for a commuter because it snows where I live.... 80k so far, no trouble.... Manual trans makes it fun to drive...

[@reyfetsalmo3346]

To make it short don't buy anything used from European brand.

[@sierra283blue5]

I’ve had my 2018 Jaguar F pace S for almost 5 years and what a great vehicle with its V6 supercharged engine. Not to say it couldn’t have issues later.

[@itzjdub282]

@kidsfun you should experience the I pace in dynamic. Totally addictive

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

The video alluded to the fact that these repair problems generally don't happen in the first 5 years. If I were you, I'd sell that car now! It's well known that you don't keep BMWs, Mercedes Benz, Audis, etc., beyond 5 years. If you love the car, lease it for 3 years, then give it back.

[@AlTrey1993]

@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 I’ve had my 750 for ten years normal wear and tear brakes rotors etc oil changes and I love my 750 135,000 going strong

[@ashishpatel350]

it seems to be a solid car as long as you change the fluids on time.

[@AlTrey1993]

@@ashishpatel350 thank you it gets a bad rap but I still love it I just think if u take care of your car u will be fine things happen

[@sampinto3079]

Yup these models aren't for the economical guy where maintenance costs matter.

[@fredford7642]

From experience! DO NOT, repeat DO NOT purchase a Cadillac SRX it is an unbelievable money pit. I purchased a very low millage Cadillac SRX, no accidents, but after thousands and thousands of dollars, I has to call it quits. What an unbelievable money pit!

[@andreyivanov9275]

In Europe wagon/sport back practicality much more popular and you have driving enjoyments, gas and maintenance saving etc Just use good winter tires !! Save on gas!

[@freyjagunnar1532]

Never thought that Mercedes -Benz GLA will cost that much in maintenance

[@jabojr5171]

Great job, keep up the great work.

[@Rzagski]

European SUVs are built for leasing not for long term ownership. Also I’ve heard in Europe it’s much less expensive to repair these vehicles than in the US.

[@redwhite_040]

European luxury SUVs are just as expensive in Europe as in US. Difference is, Europeans are prepared to pay more because they want the "premium" badge on their car.

[@JO-nh6mo]

... and one advantage in Europe- prices for repair vary a lot between the countries, it makes sense to do maintenance and repairs in e.g. Poland or CZ where labour is still cheaper than in other countries. Like 25-30 USD/hour for a mechanic in a licenced garage. Highest reliability /cost efficiency in my opinion is Škoda Octavia, not these fancy cars from the UK.

[@ericolsen5798]

So it's smart to have an exorbitant lease payment every month just so your vehicle has snob appeal?

[@redwhite_040]

@@ericolsen5798 oh boy, a lot of people are senstive for marketing and a badge. Why would anyone buy an apple, Audi, BMW, tommy hilfiger etc .

[@johnnyv5995]

XC40, how can you possibly make such predictions on a model that is 4 years old? Macan, expensive to repair - yes, but one of the most reliable SUVs along with the X3.

[@megsway]

I was thinking this too - the statement that the majority of these repairs will occur after the first 5 years was interesting. Maybe he has a crystal ball ? lol

[@jamesobrien5727]

We leased a XC40 for three years with no problems. We liked it so much we turned around and bought it but we had it certified which extended the warranty by two years. It isa good car (so far)

[@MILLIGOG]

Thanks for this video, really helped me to decide.... my shortlist of cars are in the top10! Oh well back to researching.😮

[@TheSportsPROgram]

And this is why the best choices are always Toyotas and Lexus

[@bensonwu1238]

My family have 2 Lexus SUVs. One is a 2021 silver Lexus RX350, and another one is a 2022 white Lexus NX350h.

[@TheSportsPROgram]

@@bensonwu1238 I'd say the best cars out there !

[@bigde131]

But then you’re stuck driving a Toyota or Lexus. Some ppl want to drive more than an econobox.

[@bensonwu1238]

@@bigde131 But it was actually my parents drive Lexus.

[@bigde131]

@@davroy5890 but they’re not constantly in the shop though 🤣🤣. I don’t know how tf you guys maintain your cars but you need to do better. My mom has a 2016 gla for 6 years as a daily driver. Only been in the shop for 2 major repairs. I have a bmw 435i and it’s only been in shop for sensor issues…that I chose to have fixed. A couple were minor enough to not fix but the car is too nice not too. Just follow the manual lmao. How is that so hard for ppl to do. It’s a 60,000 car and you want to treat it like a beater 😭

[@johnfrancis757]

A very timely video from my perspective, am looking at a 2nd hand SUV and a lot of the cars featured in this were on my list. Note 'were', they have been scrubbed!

[@SoundSeraph]

Same lol 😂😂😂😂

[@israelledesma1917]

Why do people buy this brands? Expensive to buy and expensive to maintain. 🤔 What about Maserati Levante Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus

[@bobkelly2447]

I'ed like to see this same type of video on cheap SUV's or ones like the Honda CRV or the toyota equivelant....

[@r.deeblanche6939]

Jeez that was very disturbing. All these expensive, supposedly very well built elite brand vehicles and such enormous costs to keep them on the road and not in a garage.

[@garyclark979]

This video supports Scotty Kilmer’s opinion about the manufacturers of these SUVs. He calls them money pits.

[@helpAmerica1]

Best Equinox, 2015 no repairs for ours. ..2003 PT cruiser 1 repair radio intermittent

[@JNAllenstv]

From my personal experience, people should buy whatever car they like because every vehicle maker makes vehicles that will need repairs. For example, one of my personal experiences with a none luxury vehicle is with a 2021 Kia Sportage. A Kia dealer was charging me $400 to replaced a windshield wiper hose that was damaged by a rodent while the car sits on their cars’ parking lot. According to Kia, rats often eat the electrical wiring in their cars because they are made with soy based products but there is no warranty to fix such problems so the consumers must fixed it and it can cost $400-$800 to replaced that tiny hose that cost $2.20 because Kia charges $150 per hour for labor & it’s difficult for mechanics to find the bad hose & fixed it, which I know is a total lie. 🤦‍♀️So, my point is this I rather buy a luxury SUV and take my chances than constantly waste my money to buy so called cheap vehicles that will cost me an arm & leg to fix anyway.

[@AlexMQQ2273]

Not much surprise in this video. Turbo engine European brands and Cadillac which is a rolling paper weight. Had a ‘16 supercharged jaguar for 6 years only costs water maintenance and wear and tear parts @ 90k miles.

[@unclebarry989]

OMG ur voice! Its soo good to hear

[@elgatomoscato230]

Yeah, I'm just gonna hold on to my lil' civic

[@Drjackstraw]

Title = SUVs to avoid. Video = Crossovers to avoid.

[@KARLOS121]

The long and the short is all cars are horrendous on costs.

[@chopkong]

I am on my 4th Acura MDX after retiring my last one at over 310k miles. Amazing vehicles. Why can't every automaker be like Honda/Acura?

[@shivajivythi7307]

Thats a geat information for car buyers

[@williebender1895]

Man these prices

[@TravelingDave27]

I own a Jaguar F-Pace so I can probably say this from that perspective. 99% of these guys making these videos don't actually own cars from these brands and base opinions/facts off of consumer reports which has been notoriously wrong for at least the last 5 years. Is an F-pace expensive to maintain? Yes although it's nowhere near the price of Mercedes, Audi or BMW. It's mostly give and take for ownership of a luxury brand. Pre-2014 Jags are incredibly unreliable especially when owned by Ford, since Tata took over production the reliability in Jaguar specifically now rivals most luxury performance brands across the board. Also if you can't afford the repairs then you probably shouldn't own one since that's the main reason people complain.

[@bena461]

Excellent info! thanks for presenting it in an easily digestible way. side note i was not expecting that voice to come from that face. i mean that in the best way possible. 👌👌

[@rexmills]

very helpful, thanks

[@eugenekamionsky5412]

Thanks, although I’m kinda disappointed about bmw, especially considering the fact I’m waiting my x1 2023, hopefully this new platform for x1 will be much better then existing one worse in your list😂

[@troll2637]

Deep down you know that won't happen. 😂

[@Jamaicanpapi]

Great advice .your voice is amazing 👏

[@OOICU812]

The top three worst vehicles for maintenance costs are all BMWs. Interesting.

[@ericolsen5798]

people who buy them deserve all they get, they're the middle class chasing status

[@AndriiPovkh]

#10 Jaguar F-Pace #9 Audi Q3 #8 Volvo XC40 #7 Cadillac XT4 #6 Porsche Macan #5 Range Rover Evoque #4 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class #3 Land Rover Discovery #2 BMW X3 #1 BMW X1 and X2

[@jeffreyjohnson8200]

Please explain what makes for a 'major repair' . Why did you use a 12 year chart to show 10 year cost ?

[@bensonwu1238]

One of my neighbors traded in a black Camry and got a 2022 white Audi Q3.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Is he buying it outright....or leasing it? If he leases it for a 3 year term...it will be under warranty and still have a reasonable value when he retrurns it. If he is buying it outright he will take a financial bath if he trades it in at the end of the warranty.... If he keeps it 10 years?????

[@bensonwu1238]

@@JohnSmith-yv6eq She is buying it.

[@adnaanwise1359]

BMW truly deserves its place on this list!

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

Is it just me, or does his voice not seem to belong to him? 🤔

[@zeemunee78]

Not you, I thought the same thing!

[@stanleyreynolds7800]

Like Darren G, I'm amazed that the Jaguar wasn't worst or tied for worst. Like a trophy wife, they are pretty, but it ends there.

[@JesusIsLordLasVegas]

Hey SUV Geek, what's your opinion on the reliability of a 2006 Porsche Cayenne V6? Anyone else can chime in too. Thanks.

[@garyjensen3414]

Friend had one and was happy, but most people don't bad mouth what they own (until after they sell)

[@charlesludwig9173]

I bought a 120,000 mile 2007 Cadillac SRX4 AWD for just $7000. This year $14,000 in it in incremental repairs beginning at about 150,000 miles, each looking like a final fix to assure another 50,000 miles. Now the bottom line is the car is worth nothing but replacing it with new or used does not appear to be any more of a viable solution.

[@nsbioy]

That’s actually pretty good, right about $1k a year on repairs and maintenance on average

[@yeowchongong5608]

Totally agreed with you 👍🏻

[@roddaman7545]

Fascinating how the more you pay TO buy a SUV, the more you pay FOR buying that SUV.