15 Worst Used Cars If You Hate Spending Money on Maintenance

Choosing the wrong vehicle could cause you to spend thousands of extra dollars on repairs or maintenance down the road.

Recently, CarEdge analyzed millions of car listings and gathered data points about these vehicles to compile a list of which have the highest expected repair and maintenance costs during their first 10 years of ownership.

It's important to make smart money movies if you own a car. So, consider avoiding these 15 vehicles so that they don't sink too much of their money into repair costs.

10-year cost to maintain: $27,445

The RAM 3500 has an 81.79% chance of requiring a major repair during its first 10 years on the road. CarEdge notes that any bill that tops $500 is considered to be a "major" repair.

This model's repair percentage is 29.72% worse than the average model in the heavy-duty truck segment.

10-year cost to maintain: $27,423

There is an 81.79% chance that RAM 2500 owners will have to pay for a major repair during this truck's first 10 years on the road.

This heavy-duty pickup truck is 29.72% more likely to need major repairs during that period than the average model in its segment.

10-year cost to maintain: $21,820

With a 65.27% chance of needing a significant repair during its first 10 years of service, the RAM ProMaster 3500 is 15.59% more likely to require major maintenance than the other full-size vans in its segment.

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10-year cost to maintain: $21,757

The RAM ProMaster 2500 has a 65.27% chance of needing a significant repair during its first decade on the road.

At that rate, it is 15.95% more likely to have a major issue than the average full-size van during this time.

10-year cost to maintain: $21,677

There is a 65.27% chance that RAM ProMaster Cargo Van owners will have to pay for a significant repair during their first 10 years of ownership.

This full-size van is 15.59% more likely to need a big repair than the other vehicles in its segment during this period.

10-year cost to maintain: $21,633

RAM ProMaster 1500 owners have a 65.27% chance of having to pay for a major repair during their first decade of ownership.

This full-size van is 15.59% more likely to require major repairs or maintenance during this period.

10-year cost to maintain: $19,357

With a 56.6% chance of needing a major repair during its first decade of life, the RAM 1500 is 26.97% more likely to need a costly fix than the average pickup truck.

10-year cost to maintain: $16,170

There is a 45.27% chance that Ford F-450 owners will have to pay for a significant repair during their first decade of ownership.

However, that is actually 6.35% better than other trucks in its segment.

10-year cost to maintain: $15,914

The Ford F-350 has a 45.27% chance of needing a major repair during its first decade on the road. But as with the Ford F-450, that's actually 6.35% better than competitor trucks.

10-year cost to maintain: $15,860

Ford F-250 owners have a 45.72% chance of this heavy-duty vehicle needing a major repair during its first 10 years on the road.

Once again, that is 6.35% better than other trucks in the segment.

10-year cost to maintain: $15,497

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD owners have a 44.77% chance of requiring a major repair during its first 10 years of service. This is 7.3% better than its peers in this segment.

10-year cost to maintain: $15,462

The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD has a 44.77% chance of needing a major repair during its first 10 years of life. That is 7.3% better than the average heavy-duty model in its segment.

10-year cost to maintain: $14,014

There is a 39.19% chance that the GMC Sierra 3500HD will need a major repair during its first decade on the road. This is 12.88% better than its peers.

10-year cost to maintain: $12,679

With a 37.02% chance of needing a major repair during its first 10 years on the road, the Jeep Gladiator is 7.39% more likely to break down than the average pickup truck.

10-year cost to maintain: $12,375

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer L has a 32.15% chance of requiring a significant repair during its first decade on the road. It is 7.56% more likely to break down than the average SUV during this period.

With RAM vehicles costing an overall average of $21,595 to maintain during the first decade on the road — and dominating this list — budget-conscious consumers might want to consider avoiding them at the dealership.

Just as car owners can shop around to save money on car insurance, shoppers should look at the average repair and maintenance costs of different vehicle brands so they don't get stuck with an expensive new ride.