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Auto expert Chris Pyle fromJustAnswerhas seen enough expensive mistakes roll into his shop to know which modelsretireesshould avoid.

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Heres his list of wallet-draining SUVs thatcould wreck your retirement budget.

Transmission and rear axle failures are common, and these arent DIY fixes.

The parts are not excessively priced, but these repairs take skill and special tools, he noted.

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2005 to 2010 Nissan Pathfinder

Think youre getting a deal on that used Pathfinder?

The cooler is inside the radiator.

It fails allowing coolant to get into the transmission which ruins the clutch plates very fast, Pyle remarked.

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Youre looking at anexpensive overhaul or complete transmission replacement.

Not exactly what you want to deal with in retirement.

2016 to 2021 Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon

These popular full-size SUVs come with full-size problems.

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Add transmission rebuilds and climate control issues to the mix, and youre looking at some scary repair bills.

If youre not going to be towing, theres no need to buy a large SUV, Pyle concluded.

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