These cars are the cheapest to maintain over 10 years

Buying a new car is a ton of fun, but the shine quickly fades when maintenance costs start adding up. There’s nothing worse than a hefty repair bill, and while many issues are covered by today’s vehicle warranties, there are still costs involved for many vehicle problems. Consumer Reports recently released its list of cars that cost the least to maintain over the long haul, and there aren’t many surprises among the names in the top-performing group.

The publication studied repair costs over 10 years and only listed vehicles that it recommends. Several models without 10 years of data were excluded for being too new, while others may have had cheap repair costs but lower scores in other areas. Beyond repairs, the publication cites factors like fuel economy and tire replacement costs as drivers for some of the totals we see. Consumer Reports’ list includes:

• 2023 Nissan Leaf: $1,190 to maintain over 10 years

• 2023 Toyota Camry: $2,510

• 2023 Lexus ES Hybrid: $3,015

• 2023 Toyota RAV4: $2,970

• 2023 Ford Edge: $3,190

• 2023 Lexus RX: $4,065

• 2023 Buick Enclave: $4,365