This Popular Car Brand Could Cost You Over $11,000 In Maintenance Over 10 Years

Before buying a new car, it can be important to know just how much that car might cost to maintain over the next decade. Factoring in things like combine scheduled maintenance, normal wear-and-tear, and expected repairs can help you determine just how much the total cost of owning a car will be beyond its starting MSRP — and help you determine which brands to avoid. As of September 2026, Jeep ranked as the third-most expensive brand to maintain — behind only Ram and Maserati — with owners projected to spend a whopping $11,605 during the first decade, per CarEdge. For reference, Fiat ranks as the cheapest brand to maintain and costs just $3,518 over ten years. Plus, eight of the 10 car brands considered more reliable than Jeep undercut the brand's 10-year $11,605 maintenance estimate. 

However, it's worth noting that this figure is not evenly distributed throughout 10 years. CarEdge's yearly estimates show that owners can expect to spend approximately $3,715, or 32% of the total, during the first five years. The remaining $7,890 — or 68% — of maintenance costs occur during the back half of the decade, when parts have aged and warranty coverage has expired. Over the same 10-year period, CarEdge places the likelihood of a Jeep requiring a repair costing more than $500 at 32.59%. At that point, owners might have to decide if fixing the car is worth the cost relative to its value.

Consumer Reports ranks the Jeep brand low in reliability, only coming in above Ram and Rivian in 2026, which likely contributes to the brand's overall high maintenance estimates. From the Compass to the Gladiator pickup to the full-size Grand Wagoneer, Jeep's models all have surprisingly similar 10-year cost estimates.

According to CarEdge's model ranking, the Compass, Grand Cherokee (one of the least reliable vehicles of 2025), and Gladiator are all estimated to cost between $545 and $692 by the 30,000-mile milestone. Subsequent services at 60,000, 90,000, 120,000, and 150,000 miles cost another estimated $2,823 to $3,460 — before counting things like routine oil changes, filters, and tire work. According to CarEdge's model ranking, the Compass has the cheapest 10-year costs at $10,821, but this is only $1,819 below the Gladiator's list-leading $12,640. Meanwhile, the Grand Wagoneer L and Grand Wagoneer follow at $12,353 and $12,224, respectively.