Chrysler 300
The Chrysler 300 is a bit of a diva when it comes to reliability. The transmission, electronics, and suspension love to act up, and those repairs aren’t cheap. The HEMI models sound great, but eat through cash. It’s all glam until something breaks.
Cadillac CT6
The CT6 looks fancy, but fixing it is anything but cheap. It’s loaded with high-tech parts and some fancy electronics that can fail over time. Even small issues require costly dealership visits, and the parts really aren’t all that cheap either.
Lincoln Continental
Lincoln’s Continental screams luxury, but it also screams “expensive repair bill.” It has some pretty complex tech features, like adaptive suspension and driver-assist systems that often malfunction or fail. Parts are pricey, and mechanics often have to take apart half the car to fix simple issues.
Cadillac XTS
The XTS might look stylish, but it’s a headache when things go wrong. The electronic systems love to act up as the car ages. Things like the magnetic ride control and air suspension are expensive to fix, so those repair bills stack up quickly.
Buick LaCrosse
Buick’s LaCrosse is smooth and quiet until the warning lights start flashing. Then it turns into a nightmare that’s expensive to fix. It’s one of those cars that feels like a deal with its fancy electronics, but slowly empties your wallet over time.
Chevrolet Impala
The Impala is one of the more popular cars in America. It’s easy to love - until the repair bills start rolling in. The transmission slips, the electronics glitch, and the engine leaks oil like a faucet that was left open. Once the warranty wears off, small fixes cost big bucks.
Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus SHO is sneaky-fast and incredibly fun to drive. But that turbocharged EcoBoost engine just loves drama. The turbos and cooling system wear out fast and cost a fortune to fix. Yes, it’s a thrilling ride, but that repair estimate will leave you breathless.
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac’s Escalade looks like money, and it sure costs like it, too. Everything about it is oversized - the V8, the luxury, and the repair bills. Fixing anything on the Escalade costs a small fortune. It’s luxury that comes with a serious workout for your wallet.
Lincoln Navigator
The Navigator might look like a comfy cloud gliding down the road, but that cloud rains money. The air suspension, electronics, and cooling system just love to quit at the worst times, and even basic maintenance will cost you big money.
GMC Yukon Denali
Everyone loves the Yukon Denali. But it’s a wallet destroyer. Air suspension issues, electronic gremlins, and transmission failures are just some of the problems you might encounter. Repairs cost thousands, and you’ll spend a lot of time at the mechanic's shop.
Chevrolet Suburban
Chevrolet’s Suburban is a road trip favorite, but it’s also a repair shop regular. That big body means big repair costs - bigger brakes, bigger tires, and bigger bills. The transmission and suspension wear out way faster than you’d think, and replacing them can cost as much as a used car.
Chevrolet Tahoe
The Tahoe is tough, but it’s tender on the inside. Fixes like the air suspension and transmission failures aren’t cheap. Add in a few electrical quirks, and you’ve got an SUV that’s as costly as it is capable. It’s not a good look for Chevrolet.
Ford Expedition
Ford gave the Expedition space, muscle, and towing power. But, it also has a bad habit of eating cash. The turbos, cooling system, and suspension don’t age well, and repairs are pricey. It might be perfect for hauling the family, but it’ll haul away your paycheck just as fast.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep’s Grand Cherokee is one of the more popular models, but it’s also popular down at the repair shop thanks to its electronics and transmission. The engine sensors are known to fail, and the air suspension leaks. It seems like the repairs just keep coming.
Dodge Durango
The Durango is one of the more high-maintenance cars from Dodge. It shares most of its parts with Jeep’s Grand Cherokee, so it comes with the same issues, like bad electronics and tricky transmissions. The big V8 versions sound incredible, but they burn fuel and eat away at your savings.
Buick Enclave
The Enclave feels more like a luxury bubble than a car - until something pops. This car has timing chain problems, electrical issues, and transmission failures that sneak up when you least expect them. And the repairs are tricky and will cost you thousands in labor.
GMC Acadia
Way too many owners say the GMC Acadia is a repair magnet. It’s one of those cars that feels solid at first, but slowly starts nibbling away at your savings piece by piece. The transmission loves to give up early, and electrical problems are way too common, too.
Ford Edge Sport
Ford’s Edge Sport is zippy - but also sneaky expensive to repair. The turbo engine and all-wheel drive system need constant care. It’s super fun when it’s running right, but when it’s not, your mechanic will become your new best friend.
Lincoln MKX
The Lincoln MKX is quiet, smooth, and packed with fancy features — and that’s exactly why it’s so expensive to fix. The electronics, cooling system, and power liftgate often go haywire. It’s a bit like owning a tech-filled spaceship that occasionally crashes — and not in a cheap way.
Ford F-250 Super Duty
The diesel version of the F-250 is a beast. But it’s not cheap to feed or fix it. The turbo injectors and emission systems love to fail. And when they do, parts cost a fortune. Even basic services cost more and treat your bank account like a punching bag.
Ram 2500
Ram trucks were built to haul just about anything. The 2500 is one tough truck, and it’s also tough on your wallet with constant repair costs. Repairs on the engines and cams take hours, and those labor costs pile up fast.
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
The Silverado 2500HD works hard and breaks hard. Heavy-duty parts mean heavy-duty costs. The diesel versions have turbo and emission system problems that are anything but cheap. When something fails, it’s never small. Owning one means always being ready for a four-figure repair bill.
GMC Sierra 2500HD
The Sierra 2500HD is like the Chevy Silverado’s fancy twin — same problems, just more expensive to fix. Diesel versions have emission and transmission issues that’ll drain your savings. Add in luxury trim and electronics, and you’ve got a truck that’s as beautiful as it is budget-busting.
Ford Ranger
Older Ford Rangers are tough little trucks, but time has not been kind. Rust creeps in, transmissions slip, and leaks pop up almost everywhere. Replacement parts are getting rarer by the day, so you might just find yourself paying way more for repairs.
Chevrolet Avalanche
The Avalanche is part truck, part SUV, and all trouble once it gets old. The body panels crack, the suspension sags, and the electronics misbehave. Even the transmission likes to quit early. When it breaks, it breaks your budget too.
Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
The Hellcat is like a wild animal - it’s loud, fast, and thirsty for both fuel and money. The supercharged engine is brutal on parts, and repairs cost big. Tires, brakes, and even oil changes are pricey. It’s pure adrenaline until the bill arrives and your heart rate spikes again.
Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
The Demon is made for the drag strip, but not your bank account. Everything under the hood is high-performance, and that makes it high-cost, too. Replacement parts are rare and expensive, and small fixes turn into thousand-dollar jobs. It’s financially frightening to keep one alive and going.
Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The ZL1 is a muscle car masterpiece, but it’s not built for budget-friendly living. The supercharger, transmission, and brakes all take a beating and cost a fortune to repair. It’s the kind of car that makes you grin when you drive it — and groan when it breaks.
Ford Mustang GT500
The GT500 is a beast with a roar that turns heads — and a repair bill that turns stomachs. The supercharger, clutch, and brakes all wear out fast and cost a ton to replace. Owning one means paying for every bit of thrill, whether you want to or not.
Cadillac CTS-V
The CTS-V is more like a luxury rocket that burns through money almost as fast as fuel. The supercharged V8 and advanced suspension are amazing when they work. But it’s jaw-dropping when they break, and every repair feels like a punch to your bank account.
Pontiac GTO
The 2000s models of the GTO are incredibly fast, rare, and expensive to fix. The engine parts aren’t cheap, and some components are nearly impossible to find. The electronics and suspension like to act up, too. It’s fun to drive - until the repair bills hit.
Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06
The Z06 is like lightning in a bottle. It’s also your wallet’s worst nightmare. The LS7 engine has a few infamous issues that can cost thousands to repair. Add in pricey parts and labor, and you’ve got a car that’s fast, fun, and financially painful.
Chevrolet Volt
The Volt is an electric car that saves you gas money but spends it on repairs instead. The battery, charging system, and electronics can all go bad, and they’re ridiculously expensive to replace. It’s great when it works, but when it doesn’t, you’ll wish you’d just bought a normal car.
Ford Focus Electric
The Focus Electric might be quiet and clean, but it’s a real headache to fix. Its battery and charging systems are pricey, and few mechanics even want to touch them. Sure, it’s a smart little car, but it stops being smart and starts draining your savings.
Cadillac ELR
The ELR is the Chevy Volt’s glamorous cousin — same problems, fancier price tag. The hybrid system, battery, and electronics are all insanely expensive to repair. It looks like a futuristic masterpiece, but fixing it feels like paying for a small spaceship. Pretty? Yes. Practical? Nope.
