The models are presented below in rank order, starting with the one with the greatest problem rate for CR members. To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we have compiled a list of models from the past decade that stood out as having the most severe problems, as determined by frequency and cost. One owner said it cost them $1,500-far less than with the BMWs. On the other hand, the repairs on the Subaru Impreza were much less expensive. Another X1 owner said they worked with an independent shop that specialized in BMWs and saved 35 percent over the local dealership. One BMW X1 owner reported paying a whopping $7,500 at a dealership to have it fixed. CR members traced the problem back to an oil leak. Several BMWs made our list because they share common engines. Better yet, learn from others, and avoid models known to have a higher risk of these dreaded issues.” “Catch a failure early, and you might limit the expense. “It is striking how such a simple component can lead to such catastrophic problems,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic. But if there is damage within the engine from not catching this issue soon enough, repairs can cost more like $3,000 or $4,000, or even more in some cases. (Let this be a reminder to take those seriously!) Even if the problem is caught early on, having to replace a gasket can cost upward of $2,000. This is one of those problems that can trigger a check-engine light. A problem with the head gasket can quickly lead to other issues because coolant or motor oil leaks into the engine or drains outside it. These gaskets are under pressure, and they can fail due to engine overheating, deterioration over time, a design flaw, or incorrect installation. Another budget breaker is a head gasket replacement.Ī head gasket provides a tight seal between the engine cylinder head and the block. Needing to rebuild an engine or replace a transmission are among the most expensive repair problems, as we previously identified. Car shoppers and owners planning to hold on to a vehicle for the long run need to be on the lookout for expensive and inconvenient problems.
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