40 Cars That Break Drivers’ Budgets Just to Maintain

40 Cars That Break Drivers’ Budgets Just to Maintain

HC Staff - May 11, 2023

40 Cars That Break Drivers’ Budgets Just to Maintain
Photo Credit: Acura

4: Acura MDX

The MDX was the first official Acura SUV to hit the market since the previous SLX was just a badge-engineered Isuzu Trooper. The MDX brought a lot of great features to the table and the styling was a lot better than you’d expect (via Motor 1).

40 Cars That Break Drivers’ Budgets Just to Maintain
Photo Credit: Acura

As the SUV ages, however, there have been many reliability issues. The timing chain tends to go out early, and the engine has also suffered from head gasket issues. The transmission is also problematic and repairing it is not cheap, as the MDX is a luxury vehicle. It’s one that also breaks drivers’ budgets to maintain.

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