Midsize SUVs maintenance & ownership costs, ranked
Full ownership cost breakdown for 6 midsize SUVs sold new in the US. Every figure traced to a named source. Nothing blended or invented. Each model links back to the full breakdown page.
5-year cumulative cost comparison
| Model | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nissan Murano Full model page → | $2,535 | $15,317 | 52.7% / $21,952 | $2,700 | $2,418 | $50,077 | $40,800 |
Toyota 4Runner Full model page → | $2,570 | $12,424 | 25.4% / $10,543 | $2,850 | $2,045 | $37,588 | $43,500 |
Hyundai Santa Fe Full model page → | $2,575 | $21,940 | 45.6% / $15,975 | $2,600 | $2,430 | $43,700 | $37,100 |
Chevrolet Blazer Full model page → | $2,605 | $13,441 | 47.2% / $16,192 | $2,000 | $2,570 | $41,647 | $37,300 |
Honda Passport Full model page → | $2,605 | $15,025 | 41.2% / $18,529 | $2,950 | $2,489 | $48,329 | $45,300 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee Full model page → | $3,330 | $23,018 | 50.0% / $19,002 | $2,700 | $2,370 | $47,682 | $39,700 |
These figures assume 15,000 miles a year and a 5-year hold. Pick 2–3 models above to compare them by your own mileage and ownership length →
Key specs
Reliability, most-reported issues, fuel economy, and extended warranty guidance.
| Model | Reliability | Top 3 complaints | MPG | Extended warranty verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Murano | 7/10 | Engine 21.6% Other 16.9% Brakes 12.5% | 23 | Yes 14% major-repair odds/yr Worse than segment avg |
| Toyota 4Runner | 8/10 | Airbags 32.5% Other 13.5% Brakes 9.1% | 22 | No 13% major-repair odds/yr Same as segment avg |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 8/10 | Engine 52.3% ADAS 9.3% Other 9.0% | 23 | No 10% major-repair odds/yr Better than segment avg |
| Chevrolet Blazer | 8/10 | Engine 37.9% Electrical 15.4% Other 12.3% | 31 | No 11% major-repair odds/yr Better than segment avg |
| Honda Passport | 8/10 | ADAS 26.9% Engine 20.6% Electrical 13.8% | 21 | No 11% major-repair odds/yr Better than segment avg |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 7/10 | Engine 25.8% Electrical 22.4% Brakes 10.0% | 23 | No 13% major-repair odds/yr Same as segment avg |
Problem categories and frequencies sourced from NHTSA complaint data. Reliability score and warranty guidance from RepairPal.
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Common questions
The Nissan Murano, at $2,535 over 5 years — about $35 less than the next-cheapest model in this segment, the Toyota 4Runner at $2,570.
How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →