an albatross around (someone's) neck

Translations
обуза на шее (кого-то)
The old car became an albatross around his neck, costing him more in repairs than it was worth.
Старая машина стала обузой на его шее, стоила ему больше в ремонте, чем она стоила.
Definitions
A burdensome or ongoing problem or responsibility that hinders progress or success.