The Car Maintenance Costs That'll Shock or Delight Your Pockets

3. The Chevrolet Lumina

Years of Model: 1989–2001 Average Repair Price: $303* Despite being phased out in 2000, certain Chevy Lumina vehicles are still in use today. After eleven years, Chevy discontinued the Lumina because of declining sales, which were probably influenced by the popularity of the redesigned Impala.

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Chevy Lumina ©Shutterstock/Art Konovalov For individuals who continue to drive this 1990s vehicle, the annual maintenance cost of the Luminas is approximately $303. Chevy Problems rates the Lumina 10 out of 40 models in its database, noting a few electrical and engine problems as the main complaints. Despite this, Luminas do appear to be quite reliable vehicles.

4. Carnival Kia

Model Years: North America, 2002–Present Average Cost of Repair: $500–$600* The Kia Carnival is a popular SUV since it is large and durable. The 3.5-liter V6 engine in this passenger vehicle may produce up to 290 horsepower. It can go rather swiftly for its size; it takes 6.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour.

Teddy Leung/Shutterstock © Kia Carnival The annual cost of repair and maintenance for Kia Carnivals is between $500 and $600, which is typical for the car brand. U.S. News gave the Carnival a respectable reliability rating, giving the model a 75 out of 100.