2006 SmartChoice Lowest Repair Costs Award Winners
Which cars have the lowest repair costs? The winners of IntelliChoice's Lowest Repair Costs Award! As part of our annual ownership cost analysis, IntelliChoice has identified the cars in each class with the lowest repair costs over the first five years of ownership.
Click on any award winner below to see its detailed vehicle report, or click on a vehicle class to see the SmartChoice Lowest Repair Costs award winners for only that class.
Lowest Repair Costs: Winners by Class
Base Sport
Hyundai Tiburon GT (Manual)Hyundai Tiburon GT (Auto)
Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited (Auto)
Hyundai Tiburon GT Limited (Manual)
Hyundai Tiburon SE (Manual)
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (Auto)
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (Manual)
Compact
Kia Rio (Manual)Ford Focus ZX3 S
Ford Focus ZX4 S
Ford Focus ZX5 S
Hyundai Elantra GLS
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GLS (Manual)
Hyundai Elantra GT (Auto)
Hyundai Elantra GT (Manual)
Hyundai Elantra Limited
Kia Rio LX (Auto)
Kia Rio LX (Manual)
Kia Rio5 SX (Auto)
Kia Rio5 SX (Manual)
Kia Spectra EX (Auto)
Kia Spectra EX (Manual)
Kia Spectra SX (Auto)
Kia Spectra SX (Manual)
Kia Spectra5 (Auto)
Kia Spectra5 (Manual)
Mitsubishi Lancer ES (Auto)
Mitsubishi Lancer ES (Manual)
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution RS
Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally (Auto)
Mitsubishi Lancer O-Z Rally (Manual)
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (Auto)
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart (Manual)
Mitsubishi Lancer SE (Auto)
Mitsubishi Lancer SE (Manual)
Full-Size Van
Ford E150 Super Duty XL Passenger WagonChevrolet Express 1500 Cargo Van
Chevrolet Express 1500 Passenger Van
Chevrolet Express 2500 Cargo Van
Chevrolet Express 2500 Extended Cargo Van
Ford E150 Super Duty Chateau Passenger Wagon
Ford E150 Super Duty XLT Passenger Wagon
GMC Savana 1500 Cargo Van
Intermediate Utility
Kia Sorento LX 2WD (Auto)Acura MDX
Acura MDX Touring
Acura MDX Touring w/DVD
Acura MDX Touring w/DVD & Navigation System
Acura MDX Touring w/Navigation
Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger 2WD
Isuzu Ascender 5-Passenger 4WD
Kia Sorento EX 2WD
Kia Sorento EX 4WD
Kia Sorento LX 2WD (Manual)
Kia Sorento LX 4WD (Auto)
Kia Sorento LX 4WD (Manual)
Lexus GX 470
Lexus RX 330 2WD
Lexus RX 330 AWD
Lexus RX 400h 2WD
Lexus RX 400h AWD
Lexus RX 400h AWD (Original Version)
Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited 2WD
Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD
Mitsubishi Endeavor LS 2WD
Mitsubishi Endeavor LS AWD
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 2WD (Auto)
Nissan Xterra Off-Road 2WD (Manual)
Nissan Xterra S 2WD (Auto)
Nissan Xterra S 2WD (Manual)
Nissan Xterra X 2WD (Auto)
Nissan Xterra X 2WD (Manual)
Suzuki XL-7 2WD
Suzuki XL-7 2WD w/Third Row Seat
Suzuki XL-7 4WD
Suzuki XL-7 4WD w/Third Row Seat
Suzuki XL-7 Premium 2WD
Suzuki XL-7 Premium 4WD
Volkswagen Touareg 3.2L V6
Large
Hyundai Sonata GL (Manual)Buick Lucerne CX
Hyundai Sonata GL (Auto)
Hyundai Sonata GLS
Hyundai Sonata GLS V6
Hyundai Sonata LX V6
Toyota Avalon Limited
Toyota Avalon Touring
Toyota Avalon XL
Toyota Avalon XLS
Large Pickup
Nissan Titan King Cab XE 2WDChevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LS 2WD
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT 2WD
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS 2WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LS 2WD Short Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT 2WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT 2WD Short Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab LT 2WD Standard Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab SS 2WD
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck 2WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck 2WD Short Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Crew Cab LT 2WD
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LS 2WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LS 2WD Short Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 2WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab LT 2WD Short Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD Long Bed
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD Short Bed
Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab SRT-10
Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab SRT-10
Ford F150 Regular Cab STX Flareside 2WD
Ford F150 Regular Cab STX Styleside 2WD
Ford F150 Regular Cab XL 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 Regular Cab XL 2WD Standard Bed
Ford F150 Regular Cab XLT 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 Regular Cab XLT Flareside 2WD
Ford F150 Regular Cab XLT Styleside 2WD Standard Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab Harley-Davidson 2WD
Ford F150 Super Cab Lariat 2WD Short Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab Lariat 2WD Standard Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab STX 2WD Short Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab STX Flareside 2WD
Ford F150 Super Cab STX Styleside 2WD Standard Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab XL 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab XL 2WD Standard Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab XLT 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab XLT 2WD Short Bed
Ford F150 Super Cab XLT Flareside 2WD
Ford F150 Super Cab XLT Styleside 2WD Standard Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab King Ranch 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab King Ranch 2WD Short Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Lariat 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Lariat 2WD Short Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab XLT 2WD Short Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab XLT Flareside 2WD Long Bed
Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab XLT Styleside 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SL 2WD
GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE 2WD
GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLT 2WD
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SL 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SL 2WD Short Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 2WD Short Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLE 2WD Standard Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 2WD Short Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT 2WD Standard Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Work Truck 2WD Short Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 HD Crew Cab SLE 2WD
GMC Sierra 1500 HD Crew Cab SLT 2WD
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SL 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SL 2WD Short Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab SLE 2WD Short Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD Long Bed
GMC Sierra 1500 Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD Short Bed
Nissan Titan Crew Cab LE 2WD
Nissan Titan Crew Cab LE 4WD
Nissan Titan Crew Cab SE 2WD
Nissan Titan Crew Cab SE 4WD
Nissan Titan Crew Cab XE 2WD
Nissan Titan Crew Cab XE 4WD
Nissan Titan King Cab LE 2WD
Nissan Titan King Cab LE 4WD
Nissan Titan King Cab SE 2WD
Nissan Titan King Cab SE 4WD
Nissan Titan King Cab XE 4WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab Limited 2WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab Limited 4WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab SR5 V6 2WD (Auto)
Toyota Tundra Access Cab SR5 V6 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tundra Access Cab SR5 V8 2WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab SR5 V8 4WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab Stepside Limited 2WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab Stepside Limited 4WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab Stepside SR5 V8 2WD
Toyota Tundra Access Cab Stepside SR5 V8 4WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 2WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited 4WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 2WD
Toyota Tundra Double Cab SR5 4WD
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 2WD (Auto)
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab Work Truck 2WD
Toyota Tundra Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD
Luxury
Infiniti M35Acura RL
Acura RL (in AK)
Acura RL (in HI)
Acura RL w/Technology Pkg
Infiniti M35 AWD
Infiniti M35 Sport
Infiniti M45
Infiniti M45 Sport
Lexus GS 300 AWD
Lexus GS 300 RWD
Lexus GS 430 RWD
Lexus LS 430
Volkswagen Phaeton V8 w/ 4-Pass Seating
Volkswagen Phaeton V8 w/ 5-Pass Seating
Volkswagen Phaeton W12 w/ 5-Pass Seating
Volvo S80
Volvo S80 AWD
Midsize
Kia Optima LX (Manual)Honda Accord EX (Manual)
Honda Accord EX w/Leather (Manual)
Honda Accord LX (Auto)
Honda Accord LX (Manual)
Honda Accord LX w/PZEV (Auto)
Honda Accord SE (Manual)
Honda Accord VP (Auto)
Honda Accord VP (Manual)
Kia Optima EX
Kia Optima EX V6
Kia Optima LX (Auto)
Kia Optima LX V6
Mitsubishi Galant DE
Mitsubishi Galant ES
Mitsubishi Galant GTS
Mitsubishi Galant LS
Suzuki Verona
Suzuki Verona LX
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T (Auto)
Volkswagen Passat 2.0T (Manual)
Volkswagen Passat 3.6
Volkswagen Passat Value Edition (Auto)
Volkswagen Passat Value Edition (Manual)
Midsize Wag
Ford Focus ZXW SEFord Focus ZXW SES
Mazda Mazda6 s
Mazda Mazda6 s Sport
Mini Van
Honda Odyssey EX w/LeatherHonda Odyssey EX
Honda Odyssey EX w/Leather & DVD
Honda Odyssey EX w/Leather, DVD & Navi
Honda Odyssey LX
Honda Odyssey Touring
Honda Odyssey Touring w/DVD & Navi
Nissan Quest
Nissan Quest S Special Edition
Nissan Quest SL
Near Luxury
Infiniti G35 (Auto)Acura TL (Auto)
Acura TL (Manual)
Acura TL HP Tires (Manual)
Acura TL Navigation System & HP Tires (Manual)
Acura TL Navigation System (Auto)
Acura TL Navigation System (Manual)
Acura TSX (Auto)
Acura TSX w/Navigation System (Auto)
Infiniti G35 (Manual)
Infiniti G35 x AWD
Lexus ES 330
Lexus IS 250 RWD (Auto)
Lexus IS 250 RWD (Manual)
Lexus IS 350 RWD (Auto)
Small Pickup
Isuzu i-280 Extended Cab S 2WDIsuzu i-280 Extended Cab LS 2WD
Isuzu i-350 Crew Cab 4WD
Mazda B2300 Regular Cab
Mazda B3000 Extended Cab
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab LE 2WD
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab Nismo 2WD
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE 2WD (Auto)
Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SE 2WD (Manual)
Nissan Frontier King Cab LE 2WD
Nissan Frontier King Cab Nismo 2WD
Nissan Frontier King Cab SE 2WD (Auto)
Nissan Frontier King Cab SE 2WD (Manual)
Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 2WD (Auto)
Nissan Frontier King Cab XE 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2WD (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab PreRunner 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab PreRunner V6 2WD (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab PreRunner V6 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Access Cab X-Runner 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner 2WD 5 ft
Toyota Tacoma Double Cab PreRunner 2WD 6 ft
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD (Auto)
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD (Manual)
Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab PreRunner 2WD (Manual)
Small Utility
Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2WD (Auto)Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L 2WD
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 2.7L 4WD
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 2WD
Hyundai Santa Fe GLS 3.5L 4WD
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 2WD
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 4WD
Hyundai Tucson GL 2WD (Auto)
Hyundai Tucson GL 2WD (Manual)
Hyundai Tucson GL 4WD
Hyundai Tucson GLS 2WD
Hyundai Tucson Limited 2WD
Kia Sportage EX 2WD
Kia Sportage EX 4WD
Kia Sportage LX 2WD (Auto)
Kia Sportage LX 2WD (Manual)
Kia Sportage LX 4WD (Manual)
Kia Sportage LX V6 2WD (Auto)
Mitsubishi Outlander Limited 2WD (Auto)
Mitsubishi Outlander Limited AWD (Auto)
Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD (Auto)
Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2WD (Manual)
Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD (Auto)
Mitsubishi Outlander LS AWD (Manual)
Mitsubishi Outlander SE AWD (Auto)
Small Wag
Suzuki Aerio SX (Auto)Suzuki Aerio SX (Manual)
Suzuki Aerio SX Premium (Auto)
Suzuki Aerio SX Premium (Manual)
Suzuki Forenza (Auto)
Suzuki Forenza (Manual)
Suzuki Forenza Premium (Manual)
Sport
Infiniti G35 (Auto)Infiniti G35 (Manual)
Lexus SC 430
Nissan 350Z
Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Auto)
Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Manual)
Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Manual)
Nissan 350Z Touring (Manual)
Nissan 350Z Touring (Manual)
Subcompact
Hyundai Tiburon GS (Manual)Acura RSX Cloth Interior (Auto)
Acura RSX Cloth Interior (Manual)
Acura RSX Leather Interior (Auto)
Acura RSX Leather Interior (Manual)
Hyundai Tiburon GS (Auto)
Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (Auto)
Mitsubishi Eclipse GS (Manual)
Suzuki Reno (Manual)
Suzuki Reno Convenience (Manual)
Suzuki Reno Premium (Manual)
Utility
Mitsubishi MonteroInfiniti QX56 2WD
Infiniti QX56 4WD
Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger 2WD
Isuzu Ascender 7-Passenger 4WD
Lexus LX 470
Nissan Armada LE 2WD
Nissan Armada LE 4WD
Nissan Armada SE 2WD
Nissan Armada SE 4WD
Nissan Armada SE 4WD Off-Road
Toyota Sequoia Limited 2WD
Toyota Sequoia SR5 2WD
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