Big Data
Little Effort
CarMD delivers vehicle diagnostic & maintenance information in a straight forward and accessible platform. Tap into our 30+ years of automotive expertise to help power your apps.
Discover, Predict and Improve
With our APIs you get both the diagnosis and the cure, for a single vehicle or an entire fleet. Our APIs give you access to our library of vehicle information. See what’s wrong, get a list of repair parts, display repair cost, predict future maintenance, and much more.
Big Data
Little Effort
CarMD delivers vehicle diagnostic & maintenance information in a straight forward and accessible platform. Tap into our 30+ years of automotive expertise to help power your apps.
Discover, Predict and Improve
With our APIs you get both the diagnosis and the cure, for a single vehicle or an entire fleet. Our APIs give you access to our library of vehicle information. See what’s wrong, get a list of repair parts, display repair cost, predict future maintenance, and much more.
Big Data
Little Effort
CarMD delivers vehicle diagnostic & maintenance information in a straight forward and accessible platform. Tap into our 30+ years of automotive expertise to help power your apps.
Discover, Predict and Improve
With our APIs you get both the diagnosis and the cure, for a single vehicle or an entire fleet. Our APIs give you access to our library of vehicle information. See what’s wrong, get a list of repair parts, display repair cost, predict future maintenance, and much more.
Services
Example
{
"data":{
"vin":"JTEZU5JR0B5014892",
"make":"TOYOTA",
"year":"2011",
"model":"4RUNNER",
"engine":"U",
"engineType":"V6, 4.0L; DOHC; 24V; EFI"
}
}
Example
{
"data":{
"accessImageURL":"link_to_img",
"locationImageURL":"link_to_img",
"notes":"Driver Side - Under Lower Left Side of Dashboard",
"accessNotes":"uncovered"
}
}
Repair Report
Diagnostic reports are generated as a result of ‘Update Vehicle Odometer and OBD’ API to pass along vehicle OBD2 information. If the user has a Check Engine Light or pending issues, a diagnostic report is generated. This report contains all the information pertaining to that code, including but not limited to, the laymen meaning and severity of the code, and the most-likely repair.
Example
{
"data":{
"vin":"JTEZU5JR0B5014892",
"make":"TOYOTA",
"year":"2011",
"model":"4RUNNER",
"engine":"U",
"engineType":"V6, 4.0L; DOHC; 24V; EFI"
}
}
Example
{
"data":{
"accessImageURL":"link_to_img",
"locationImageURL":"link_to_img",
"notes":"Driver Side - Under Lower Left Side of Dashboard",
"accessNotes":"uncovered"
}
}
Repair Report
Diagnostic reports are generated as a result of ‘Update Vehicle Odometer and OBD’ API to pass along vehicle OBD2 information. If the user has a Check Engine Light or pending issues, a diagnostic report is generated. This report contains all the information pertaining to that code, including but not limited to, the laymen meaning and severity of the code, and the most-likely repair.
Example
{
"data":{
"vin":"JTEZU5JR0B5014892",
"make":"TOYOTA",
"year":"2011",
"model":"4RUNNER",
"engine":"U",
"engineType":"V6, 4.0L; DOHC; 24V; EFI"
}
}
Example
{
"data":{
"accessImageURL":"link_to_img",
"locationImageURL":"link_to_img",
"notes":"Driver Side - Under Lower Left Side of Dashboard",
"accessNotes":"uncovered"
}
}
Repair Report
Diagnostic reports are generated as a result of ‘Update Vehicle Odometer and OBD’ API to pass along vehicle OBD2 information. If the user has a Check Engine Light or pending issues, a diagnostic report is generated. This report contains all the information pertaining to that code, including but not limited to, the laymen meaning and severity of the code, and the most-likely repair.
Multiple Applications
Predict Vehicle Trouble
Get an alert on a possible vehicle issue before it happens with our predictive failure system
Built in Analytics
Get a bird’s-eye view of the data without diving too deep. Our service comes with built in analytics to help uncover interesting information
Warranties, Safety Recalls, and TSBs
All are included in the service and are available on demand. We’ve made it so you can organize, look up, and pull relevant TSBs and Safety Recalls easily
Plugin Locations for Vehicles
CarMD helps users locate their vehicle’s OBD2 port with directions and images tailored for their specific vehicle
Vehicle Diagnostic & Maintenance Services
Quickly see what’s wrong and get a list of the right parts and repair costs
Software as a Service
No upsells or need for upgrades. You get it all, every month
Predict Vehicle Trouble
Get an alert on a possible vehicle issue before it happens with our predictive failure system
Built in Analytics
Get a bird’s-eye view of the data without diving too deep. Our service comes with built in analytics to help uncover interesting information
Warranties, Safety Recalls, and TSBs
All are included in the service and are available on demand. We’ve made it so you can organize, look up, and pull relevant TSBs and Safety Recalls easily
Plugin Locations for Vehicles
CarMD helps users locate their vehicle’s OBD2 port with directions and images tailored for their specific vehicle
Vehicle Diagnostic & Maintenance Services
Quickly see what’s wrong and get a list of the right parts and repair costs
Software as a Service
No upsells or need for upgrades. You get it all, every month
Predict Vehicle Trouble
Get an alert on a possible vehicle issue before it happens with our predictive failure system
Built in Analytics
Get a bird’s-eye view of the data without diving too deep. Our service comes with built in analytics to help uncover interesting information
Warranties, Safety Recalls, and TSBs
All are included in the service and are available on demand. We’ve made it so you can organize, look up, and pull relevant TSBs and Safety Recalls easily
Plugin Locations for Vehicles
CarMD helps users locate their vehicle’s OBD2 port with directions and images tailored for their specific vehicle
Vehicle Diagnostic & Maintenance Services
Quickly see what’s wrong and get a list of the right parts and repair costs
Software as a Service
No upsells or need for upgrades. You get it all, every month
Our services are available for vehicles in North America (including Canada and Mexico) that are from 1996 or newer.
Most of our services do not require any hardware installation or upgrades. The only one that does is our diagnostic services.
(The Top 100 Vehicles in the U.S. (MY 1996-2019) with the fewest “check engine”-related problems reported from Oct. 1, 2018 and Sept. 30, 2019)
| Rank | Year | Make | Model | Index Frequency Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2017 | HONDA | CR-V | 0.007 |
| 2. | 2017 | SUBARU | OUTBACK | 0.011 |
| 3. | 2016 | LEXUS | NX | 0.014 |
| 4. | 2017 | SUBARU | LEGACY | 0.015 |
| 5. | 2017 | HONDA | CIVIC | 0.017 |
| 6. | 2017 | HONDA | HR-V | 0.017 |
| 7. | 2015 | LEXUS | NX | 0.019 |
| 8. | 2016 | SUBARU | FORESTER | 0.019 |
| 9. | 2015 | ACURA | MDX | 0.02 |
| 10. | 2015 | ACURA | RDX | 0.021 |
| 11. | 2016 | HONDA | CIVIC | 0.021 |
| 12. | 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ | S | 0.022 |
| 13. | 2015 | ACURA | TLX | 0.022 |
| 14. | 2016 | SUBARU | OUTBACK | 0.023 |
| 15. | 2016 | HONDA | HR-V | 0.023 |
| 16. | 2016 | LEXUS | ES | 0.024 |
| 17. | 2014 | ACURA | MDX | 0.025 |
| 18. | 2016 | AUDI | A3 | 0.025 |
| 19. | 2016 | HONDA | CR-V | 0.026 |
| 20. | 2017 | INFINITI | Q50 | 0.026 |
| 21. | 2017 | BMW | X3 | 0.027 |
| 22. | 2017 | GMC | ACADIA | 0.027 |
| 23. | 2015 | LEXUS | RX | 0.028 |
| 24. | 2017 | AUDI | Q5 | 0.029 |
| 25. | 2016 | BMW | X3 | 0.03 |
| 26. | 2017 | TOYOTA | PRIUS | 0.03 |
| 27. | 2015 | LEXUS | GX | 0.03 |
| 28. | 2016 | TOYOTA | RAV4 HV | 0.03 |
| 29. | 2017 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | 0.03 |
| 30. | 2014 | LEXUS | RX | 0.031 |
| 31. | 2017 | SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 0.031 |
| 32. | 2015 | BMW | X5 | 0.031 |
| 33. | 2016 | CADILLAC | ESCALADE | 0.033 |
| 34. | 2017 | CHEVROLET | VOLT | 0.034 |
| 35. | 2017 | TOYOTA | RAV4 HV | 0.034 |
| 36. | 2017 | GMC | YUKON | 0.035 |
| 37. | 2014 | MERCEDES-BENZ | E | 0.035 |
| 38. | 2017 | MAZDA | CX-5 | 0.035 |
| 39. | 2015 | HONDA | CR-V | 0.035 |
| 40. | 2015 | SUBARU | FORESTER | 0.035 |
| 41. | 2017 | HONDA | ODYSSEY | 0.035 |
| 42. | 2016 | AUDI | A6 | 0.036 |
| 43. | 2014 | ACURA | RDX | 0.037 |
| 44. | 2016 | MINI | COOPER | 0.037 |
| 45. | 2016 | SUBARU | CROSSTREK | 0.037 |
| 46. | 2016 | TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 0.038 |
| 47. | 2017 | HONDA | ACCORD | 0.038 |
| 48. | 2017 | FORD | EXPLORER | 0.04 |
| 49. | 2013 | MERCEDES-BENZ | E | 0.04 |
| 50. | 2017 | SUBARU | IMPREZA | 0.04 |
| 51. | 2016 | VOLVO | XC90 | 0.041 |
| 52. | 2016 | TOYOTA | PRIUS | 0.042 |
| 53. | 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ | CLA | 0.043 |
| 54. | 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ | C | 0.043 |
| 55. | 2017 | MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC | 0.044 |
| 56. | 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ | C | 0.045 |
| 57. | 2017 | NISSAN | MURANO | 0.045 |
| 58. | 2017 | TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 0.045 |
| 59. | 2015 | SUBARU | XV CROSSTREK | 0.045 |
| 60. | 2013 | LEXUS | RX | 0.045 |
| 61. | 2015 | LEXUS | ES | 0.045 |
| 62. | 2016 | SUBARU | IMPREZA | 0.045 |
| 63. | 2016 | GMC | YUKON | 0.046 |
| 64. | 2016 | CHEVROLET | CORVETTE | 0.046 |
| 65. | 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ | GLA | 0.047 |
| 66. | 2017 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 0.048 |
| 67. | 2013 | ACURA | MDX | 0.049 |
| 68. | 2011 | LEXUS | RX | 0.049 |
| 69. | 2017 | TOYOTA | SIENNA | 0.05 |
| 70. | 2014 | LEXUS | ES | 0.05 |
| 71. | 2016 | TOYOTA | TACOMA | 0.05 |
| 72. | 2017 | FORD | F150 | 0.05 |
| 73. | 2016 | CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 0.052 |
| 74. | 2012 | LEXUS | RX | 0.052 |
| 75. | 2013 | ACURA | RDX | 0.052 |
| 76. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE SPORT | 0.053 |
| 77. | 2017 | TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | 0.053 |
| 78. | 2017 | HONDA | RIDGELINE | 0.053 |
| 79. | 2016 | TOYOTA | SIENNA | 0.053 |
| 80. | 2015 | INFINITI | QX60 | 0.054 |
| 81. | 2016 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | 0.056 |
| 82. | 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC | 0.056 |
| 83. | 2017 | MAZDA | 3 | 0.056 |
| 84. | 2014 | HONDA | CR-V | 0.057 |
| 85. | 2016 | TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | 0.057 |
| 86. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE | 0.057 |
| 87. | 2016 | SUBARU | LEGACY | 0.058 |
| 88. | 2016 | GMC | YUKON XL | 0.058 |
| 89. | 2014 | BMW | X5 | 0.06 |
| 90. | 2017 | NISSAN | ARMADA | 0.06 |
| 91. | 2016 | AUDI | Q5 | 0.06 |
| 92. | 2017 | MAZDA | 6 | 0.06 |
| 93. | 2016 | NISSAN | MURANO | 0.06 |
| 94. | 2016 | HONDA | ODYSSEY | 0.061 |
| 95. | 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ | GLE | 0.061 |
| 96. | 2017 | GMC | SAVANA | 0.061 |
| 97. | 2017 | CHEVROLET | TAHOE | 0.062 |
| 98. | 2013 | LEXUS | ES | 0.062 |
| 99. | 2017 | GMC | TERRAIN | 0.063 |
| 100. | 2017 | KIA | SEDONA | 0.063 |
(The Top 100 Vehicles in the U.S. (MY 1996-2019) with the lowest average “check engine”-related repair costs reported from Oct. 1, 2018 to Sept. 30, 2019)
| Rank | Year | Make | Model | Average “Check Engine” Light-Related Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2017 | SUBARU | OUTBACK | $59.92 |
| 2. | 2016 | TOYOTA | PRIUS | $67.71 |
| 3. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | TUCSON | $79.12 |
| 4. | 2017 | KIA | SOUL | $82.05 |
| 5. | 2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ | C | $84.51 |
| 6. | 2017 | TOYOTA | PRIUS | $85.02 |
| 7. | 2017 | SUBARU | LEGACY | $85.73 |
| 8. | 2016 | HYUNDAI | TUCSON | $96.69 |
| 9. | 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ | ML | $99.93 |
| 10. | 2016 | KIA | FORTE | $106.94 |
| 11. | 2015 | ACURA | RDX | $112.03 |
| 12. | 2017 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | $113.34 |
| 13. | 2017 | HONDA | HR-V | $123.39 |
| 14. | 2017 | BMW | X3 | $123.49 |
| 15. | 2017 | DODGE | DURANGO | $126.97 |
| 16. | 2015 | KIA | FORTE | $128.34 |
| 17. | 2011 | KIA | OPTIMA | $129.01 |
| 18. | 2017 | CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | $132.71 |
| 19. | 2016 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | $134.18 |
| 20. | 2017 | CHEVROLET | TRAX | $139.38 |
| 21. | 2016 | GMC | ACADIA | $140.12 |
| 22. | 2016 | CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | $146.48 |
| 23. | 2016 | BUICK | ENCLAVE | $146.76 |
| 24. | 2015 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | $158.15 |
| 25. | 2017 | KIA | FORTE | $164.28 |
| 26. | 2015 | GMC | ACADIA | $164.64 |
| 27. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE | $165.89 |
| 28. | 2017 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | $166.57 |
| 29. | 2015 | BUICK | ENCLAVE | $167.66 |
| 30. | 2016 | SUBARU | OUTBACK | $170.64 |
| 31. | 2017 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | $172.03 |
| 32. | 2015 | CHEVROLET | TRAVERSE | $172.93 |
| 33. | 2016 | NISSAN | SENTRA | $172.98 |
| 34. | 2014 | KIA | FORTE | $174.63 |
| 35. | 2016 | GMC | TERRAIN | $175.97 |
| 36. | 2010 | KIA | SOUL | $176.08 |
| 37. | 2013 | KIA | FORTE | $176.24 |
| 38. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | $177.16 |
| 39. | 2016 | HONDA | ODYSSEY | $178.49 |
| 40. | 2014 | CHEVROLET | IMPALA LIMITED | $179.45 |
| 41. | 2013 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | $180.50 |
| 42. | 2010 | HYUNDAI | SONATA | $181.26 |
| 43. | 2015 | MERCEDES-BENZ | C | $183.77 |
| 44. | 2015 | MINI | COOPER | $185.00 |
| 45. | 2015 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | $187.03 |
| 46. | 2017 | KIA | OPTIMA | $187.14 |
| 47. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | SANTA FE SPORT | $187.19 |
| 48. | 2015 | CHEVROLET | COLORADO | $187.87 |
| 49. | 2016 | FORD | MUSTANG | $188.59 |
| 50. | 2016 | CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | $188.62 |
| 51. | 2017 | SUBARU | IMPREZA | $188.83 |
| 52. | 2013 | FORD | C-MAX | $191.54 |
| 53. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | SONATA | $191.67 |
| 54. | 2014 | HONDA | PILOT | $191.75 |
| 55. | 2015 | FORD | MUSTANG | $193.15 |
| 56. | 2014 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | $193.56 |
| 57. | 2009 | HYUNDAI | ACCENT | $193.58 |
| 58. | 2016 | CHEVROLET | COLORADO | $194.97 |
| 59. | 2010 | KIA | FORTE | $196.07 |
| 60. | 2015 | CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | $196.67 |
| 61. | 2016 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | $196.86 |
| 62. | 2017 | NISSAN | FRONTIER | $196.92 |
| 63. | 2017 | CHEVROLET | MALIBU | $196.97 |
| 64. | 2013 | TOYOTA | CAMRY | $197.84 |
| 65. | 2012 | JEEP | LIBERTY | $198.06 |
| 66. | 2014 | TOYOTA | RAV4 | $198.33 |
| 67. | 2012 | KIA | FORTE | $198.99 |
| 68. | 2002 | FORD | EXPLORER SPORT TRAC | $199.30 |
| 69. | 2011 | KIA | SOUL | $200.17 |
| 70. | 2001 | FORD | EXPLORER SPORT TRAC | $200.44 |
| 71. | 2015 | GMC | TERRAIN | $201.13 |
| 72. | 2017 | HYUNDAI | ACCENT | $201.20 |
| 73. | 2017 | TOYOTA | COROLLA | $201.51 |
| 74. | 2014 | JEEP | PATRIOT | $202.74 |
| 75. | 2012 | HONDA | CIVIC | $203.49 |
| 76. | 2017 | FORD | MUSTANG | $204.29 |
| 77. | 2013 | CHEVROLET | IMPALA | $204.78 |
| 78. | 2017 | JEEP | WRANGLER UNLIMITED | $204.95 |
| 79. | 2014 | HYUNDAI | SONATA | $205.00 |
| 80. | 2016 | FORD | FIESTA | $205.07 |
| 81. | 2013 | JEEP | GRAND CHEROKEE | $205.62 |
| 82. | 2008 | JEEP | LIBERTY | $205.93 |
| 83. | 2017 | TOYOTA | 4RUNNER | $205.97 |
| 84. | 2016 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | $206.18 |
| 85. | 2017 | DODGE | JOURNEY | $207.03 |
| 86. | 2017 | CHEVROLET | EQUINOX | $208.86 |
| 87. | 2015 | SUBARU | OUTBACK | $209.78 |
| 88. | 2016 | TOYOTA | HIGHLANDER | $209.94 |
| 89. | 2008 | CHEVROLET | TRAILBLAZER | $209.94 |
| 90. | 2016 | CHEVROLET | TRAX | $209.95 |
| 91. | 2014 | HYUNDAI | ELANTRA | $210.31 |
| 92. | 2013 | HYUNDAI | SONATA | $210.83 |
| 93. | 2015 | HONDA | PILOT | $210.98 |
| 94. | 2016 | AUDI | Q5 | $211.50 |
| 95. | 2013 | GMC | ACADIA | $211.73 |
| 96. | 2003 | DODGE | NEON | $212.60 |
| 97. | 2016 | JEEP | PATRIOT | $213.84 |
| 98. | 2010 | DODGE | AVENGER | $215.04 |
| 99. | 2015 | CADILLAC | SRX | $215.32 |
| 100. | 2016 | SUBARU | CROSSTREK | $216.65 |
Highlights
Contact Us
Still have questions? Send us an email and a member of our data team will assist you.
Now opening the next version of our APIs to all users. These APIs are still in Beta and are continuously being updated. Register now to get started.
Try the APIs
No coding required and its free.
Our services are available for vehicles in North America (including Canada and Mexico) that are from 1996 or newer.
Most of our services do not require any hardware installation or upgrades. The only one that does is our diagnostic services.
Contact Us
Still have questions? Send us an email and a member of our data team will assist you.
Now opening the next version of our APIs to all users. These APIs are still in Beta and are continuously being updated. Register now to get started.
Try the APIs
No coding required and its free.
Our services are available for vehicles in North America (including Canada and Mexico) that are from 1996 or newer.
Most of our services do not require any hardware installation or upgrades. The only one that does is our diagnostic services.
Contact Us
Still have questions? Send us an email and a member of our data team will assist you.
Now opening the next version of our APIs to all users. These APIs are still in Beta and are continuously being updated. Register now to get started.
Try the APIs
No coding required and its free.