Toyota Maintenance Costs by Model
7 models tracked · Brand average $649/yr · ACI model estimates
Toyota vehicles cost an average of $649 a year to maintain across the 7 models tracked by AutoCostIndex, ranging from the Corolla at $517 to the 4Runner at $785. Figures are modeled estimates at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop labor, covering scheduled maintenance and expected repairs but not fuel, insurance, or depreciation.
Known for long service intervals plus 2 years of free scheduled maintenance (ToyotaCare). Worth watching: dealer pricing runs well above independent shops for the same work. Every Toyota we track, ranked cheapest-first by average annual maintenance cost.
| Model | Avg annual | 10-yr total | Overall rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla | $517 | $5,165 | #1 of 52 |
| Toyota Prius | $552 | $5,515 | #2 of 52 |
| Toyota Camry | $594 | $5,935 | #3 of 52 |
| Toyota RAV4 | $647 | $6,470 | #5 of 52 |
| Toyota Highlander | $689 | $6,890 | #10 of 52 |
| Toyota Tacoma | $760 | $7,595 | #19 of 52 |
| Toyota 4Runner | $785 | $7,845 | #24 of 52 |
About these figures
Averages cover vehicle ages 1–10 at 12,000 miles a year with independent-shop pricing, from the ACI maintenance model. Open any model page for the cost-by-age curve, common service pricing, and a calculator that adapts the numbers to your driving. Full detail on the methodology page.