11 vehicles whose big failure lands between 47,000 and 70,000 miles, one Audi at $6,000

Owner complaint databases record the mileage at which a model’s priciest problem tends to appear, and for these cars the answer lands well short of 100,000 miles. The entries below run from a $600 no-start to a $6,000 oil-consumption bill. Here are eleven vehicles, each paired with its complaint, its average cost and the odometer reading attached to it.

1. 2017 Nissan Murano: Paint That Chips Early

Owner reports logged by CarComplaints put paint chipping on this crossover at an average of 47,000 miles, with a typical repair cost of $3,900. The entry sits under body and paint rather than mechanical wear, so the problem is cosmetic yet far from cheap.

A bill near $3,900 rivals the cost of some engine repairs, which makes a close look at the finish worthwhile on any used example. Chipped paint can also weigh on resale value even when the vehicle drives perfectly well.

2. 2011 Subaru Forester: Oil Appetite at 48,000

Excessive oil consumption is the entry for the 2011 model, averaging $3,100 to fix at 48,000 miles. The complaint describes an engine that burns through oil between changes, a pattern that can leave the crankcase low if nobody checks it.

Because the mileage is so modest, the issue can arrive while the vehicle is still young enough to feel like a safe used purchase. Regular dipstick checks are the cheap defense, and service records help show whether the problem was ever addressed.

3. 2006 Ford Explorer: A Transmission That Lunges

Owners of the 2006 model describe a transmission that lunges and jolts when shifting, averaging $1,800 at 49,000 miles. The complaint is about shift quality rather than a sudden breakdown.

A repair bill under $2,000 is modest next to other entries here, yet the roughly 49,000-mile mark falls inside many used-car windows. A test drive that includes light, steady acceleration is the practical way to spot rough shifts before buying, ideally on a cold start and again once warm.

4. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee: The Power Module Problem

A failing TIPM, the totally integrated power module, leaves the 2011 model hard to start or dead, according to the Jeep complaint listings. The average repair costs $1,100 and shows up around 52,000 miles.

Since the module feeds power to many circuits, symptoms can look random and send owners chasing the wrong part. A no-start at that mileage deserves a diagnosis that includes the power module before a battery or starter gets replaced.

5. 2013 Nissan Altima: CVT Shudder at 56,000

The 2013 Altima draws complaints of CVT shuddering and hesitation, averaging $3,100 at 56,000 miles. Drivers describe the car stumbling under acceleration rather than failing outright.

Hesitation from a continuously variable transmission can be hard to dismiss as a quirk, because a symptom like that can point to a costly repair. Prospective buyers benefit from checking service history and from driving the car long enough to bring any shudder out, including at low speeds.

6. 2006 Jeep Liberty: Windows That Drop

Window regulators break at an average of 59,000 miles on the 2006 model, according to CarComplaints owner reports for the Liberty. The entry lists no average repair cost, so the figure that stands out is the mileage.

A broken regulator means a window that sticks, slides down or refuses to close, which turns into a security and weather problem rather than a mere annoyance. It is the least dramatic failure in this gallery, though it still demands a repair.

7. 2013 Subaru Outback: Oil Burning at 59,000

Excessive oil consumption is logged on the 2013 model at an average of 59,000 miles, with a typical repair costing $1,500. The same complaint category appears on the 2011 Forester earlier in this list.

That shared pattern hints the issue extends beyond one model. The lower average bill compared with the Forester may reflect different repairs, so the safest approach remains monitoring the oil level between services and keeping records of any top-ups.

8. 2009 Dodge Journey: Cranks, Then Nothing

The 2009 Journey is flagged for a no-start complaint, quoted as ‘won’t turn over, engine won’t start,’ averaging $600 at 61,000 miles. The wording covers a vehicle that will not fire up when the key turns.

At $600, this is the cheapest repair among the eleven, but a car that will not start can strand its driver at the worst moment. The broad description also means causes vary, so the actual bill depends on what diagnosis finds.

9. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze: Transmission Failure at 65,000

Transmission failure on the Cruze averages $3,300 and arrives at about 65,000 miles for the 2011 model. Unlike a shudder or a hesitation, this entry describes outright failure of the unit.

A repair of that size can approach the value of an older compact. Anyone shopping near the 65,000-mile mark may want proof of previous transmission service, plus a test drive that includes stop-and-go traffic and a few firm accelerations, since failures often announce themselves under load.

10. 2011 Audi A4: The Priciest Oil Habit

Excessive oil usage on the 2011 A4 costs $6,000 on average to fix, striking at 65,000 miles. That makes it the costliest entry anywhere in this set.

A repair at that level can exceed what many used luxury sedans are worth a few years later. The scale of the number explains why oil-consumption history, such as any engine work already done, matters more than the cosmetic condition of the car, and why a seller’s records deserve scrutiny.

11. 2014 Audi Q5: The Latest Failure at 70,000

The 2014 Q5 holds the highest mileage in this group, with excessive oil consumption averaging $3,200 at 70,000 miles. The complaint mirrors the A4 entry, only applied to a crossover.

Reaching 70,000 miles before the failure could lull owners into assuming the engine is safe, particularly once a warranty period has ended. The shared oil theme across both Audi entries suggests regular level checks make sense, along with keeping receipts for every top-up and service visit.

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