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9. The Toyota Hilux
Years of Model: 1968–1995
Average Repair Costs: $397 annually *
Before the Tacoma, another popular pickup truck from the Japanese manufacturer, took the place of the Toyota HiLux in the United States, it was in production for many years. The HiLux maintains Toyota's reputation for low-maintenance, low-fuss vehicles and pickups, with an annual maintenance cost of $397.
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Toyota Hilux © Photography by Jarhe/Shutterstock
In general, repairing a Toyota costs about $441 per year, which is less than the average cost of all auto repairs. Having said that, if you drive an old HiLux, you may notice that wear and tear occurs more frequently, which may result in additional trips to the repair shop. It could also be difficult for you to import new parts for your outdated HiLux.
10. The Sport variant of the Mitsubishi Pajero
Years of Model: 1996–2004
Average Repair Cost: $535 per year
Built by Mitsubishi and sold under the Montero name in the United States, the Pajero Sport was only around for a brief period of time. The Pajero brand has been used for nearly thirty years, and the Pajero Sport is still manufactured in some countries.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport ©Shutterstock/Dmitry Dven
RepairPal estimates that the cost of maintenance and repairs for a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is $535, which is less than the national average for all cars. Over the course of their first ten years of ownership, Mitsubishi vehicles typically cost $7,787 on average for repairs and maintenance (Car Edge). Based on its collected data, Car Edge says that there is an 18.18% likelihood that your Mitsubishi may require repairs during that time.
