Subcompact SUVs maintenance & ownership costs, ranked
Full ownership cost breakdown for 4 subcompact 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 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Honda HR-V Full model page → | $1,505 | $3,036 | 28.7% / $7,601 | $2,300 | $2,005 | $30,631 | $28,600 |
Chevrolet Trax Full model page → | $2,440 | $8,492 | 43.4% / $9,408 | $2,150 | $2,013 | $32,663 | $23,000 |
Subaru Crosstrek Full model page → | $2,460 | $6,980 | 28.8% / $7,773 | $2,150 | $1,968 | $30,823 | $27,600 |
Jeep Compass Full model page → | $2,630 | $16,369 | 43.1% / $12,507 | $2,400 | $2,011 | $37,192 | $30,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V | 10/10 | Glass/Windows 23.3% Other 18.0% Engine 12.5% | 27 | No 5% major-repair odds/yr Better than segment avg |
| Chevrolet Trax | 8/10 | Engine 31.6% Electrical 13.8% Other 10.9% | 29 | Yes 12% major-repair odds/yr Worse than segment avg |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 9/10 | Glass/Windows 28.6% Other 17.2% Engine 15.8% | 29 | No 7% major-repair odds/yr Better than segment avg |
| Jeep Compass | 8/10 | Engine 38.9% Electrical 13.7% ADAS 11.4% | 26 | Yes 11% major-repair odds/yr Worse than segment avg |
Problem categories and frequencies sourced from NHTSA complaint data. Reliability score and warranty guidance from RepairPal.
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Most compared: Honda HR-V vs Subaru Crosstrek
Common questions
The Honda HR-V, at $1,505 over 5 years — about $935 less than the next-cheapest model in this segment, the Chevrolet Trax at $2,440.
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 →