Top 5 Least Expensive Used SUVs to Repair

You are looking for a reliable used SUV and wondering which one costs the least in maintenance and repairs? Fortunately for you, the site caredge.com accumulates and publishes millions of data on the subject every year. With these data and our over 25 years of experience in the used vehicle industry, we have compiled a list of the most popular SUVs at Occasion Beaucage that are the least expensive to repair and maintain.

Here is the Top 5 of the least expensive SUVs to repair.

We start the Top 5 with the Nissan Rogue in 5th place. On average, a Nissan Rogue will cost you $9,888 to maintain and repair over a period of 10 years. This is $2,342 less than the average for similar SUVs in the industry.

Here is the table of probabilities of needing a major repair during the first ten years of its life to help you choose the model year of your used Nissan Rogue.

Things to check before buying:

• •The condition of the CVT transmission
• •The condition of the backup camera
• •The condition of the suspension

Mazda is known to be one of the most reliable brands according to Consumer Reports. It's not surprising that the popular Mazda CX-5 is one of the least expensive SUVs to maintain. On average, a Mazda CX-5 will cost you $9,817 for maintenance and repairs over a period of 10 years. That's $2,401 less than the average for similar SUVs in the industry.

Here is the table of probabilities of needing a major repair during its first ten years of life to help you choose the model year of your used Mazda CX-5.

Things to look for before buying:

• •The condition of the brake pads
• •The condition of the windshield
• •The condition of the daytime running lights

In third place, the famous Honda CR-V, a brand known for its low maintenance costs. On average, a Honda CR-V will cost you $9,571 to maintain and repair over a period of 10 years. This represents $2,646 less than the average for similar SUVs in the industry.

Here is the table of probabilities of needing major repairs during the first ten years of its life to help you choose the model year of your used Honda CR-V.

Things to Check Before Buying:

• •Engine oil consumption
• •Condition of the air conditioning
• •Differential oil level

Mitsubishi is known for being one of the most reliable brands in the industry. In fact, they are the only ones in Canada to offer a 10-year/160,000 km powertrain warranty. That's why, on average, a Mitsubishi RVR will cost you $9,495 to maintain and repair over a period of 10 years. This is $2,718 less than the average for similar SUVs in the industry.

Here is the table of probabilities of needing a major repair during the first ten years of its life to help you choose the model year of your used Mitsubishi RVR.

Things to check before buying:

• •The condition of the transmission
• •The condition of the air conditioning
• •The condition of the suspension

What is THE least expensive SUV to repair? Unsurprisingly, it's the Toyota RAV4. Obviously, due to its simple mechanics and technological systems, the RAV4 is extremely reliable. And since its parts are simple, shared with several other models of the brand, and produced in huge quantities, replacing them is never very expensive. In fact, over a period of 10 years, caredge.com predicts that it will cost you an average of $7,412 to maintain and repair your Toyota RAV4. Compared to the average of similar compact SUVs in the industry, that's $4,827 less in repairs over ten years, a considerable amount!

Here is the table of probabilities of having to perform a major repair during its first ten years of life to help you choose the model year of your used Toyota RAV4.

Things to check before buying:

• •The condition of the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler.
• •The condition of the oxygen sensors.
• •The condition of the brakes.