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Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Forester Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17000 miles driven2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 17000 miles driven
82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven2016 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee gas
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven
105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven2015 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49800 miles driven

Refreshed. Common electrical issues. Diesel much more troublesome than gas engines.
2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee gas
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49800 miles driven

Refreshed. Common electrical issues. Diesel much more troublesome than gas engines.
68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2014
Subaru Forester
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  68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.
28 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2011
Jeep Grand Cherokee Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 83700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven2010 Subaru Forester
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  37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2009
Subaru Forester Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Subaru Forester Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Forester reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Jeep Grand Cherokees and Subaru Foresters with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Jeep Grand Cherokees and Subaru Foresters that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Forester lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Forester have been recently.

To see how frequently Jeep Grand Cherokee and Subaru Forester problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Jeep Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Can do anything reputation. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2004 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Rugged reputation see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2003 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Jeep brand is well recognized for durability and ability to handle all kinds of terrain. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
2002 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
Snob appeal in my area. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
Jeep Grand Cherokee Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
Chrysler needs to step up and stand behind their vehicles if the are going to sell $45-50K vehicles they need to improve they service and act like a premium car manufacturer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Well known reliability. Their cars last a long time. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
The all wheel drive go in all weather conditions reputation. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Known for making good cars. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Rugged, reliable, green--truly seems a brand that inspires loyalty and gives every reason to repeat as a customer see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Fine. It should be designated the official state car of New Hampshire! see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
local dealer is first or second in Northeast every year; other owners have generally positive comments; inmage says sensible, but reliable see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
Automaker personally inspects everycar throughout production. Entire car line-up has highest safety ratings compared to others. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Subaru AWD is great. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I have numerous friends with Subarus, all of them have had amazing great reliability with few, if any problems. see full Subaru Forester review
2003 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
As noted above, stellar reputation among owners. reputation for being just a little different. see full Subaru Forester review
Subaru Forester Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Subaru is rare on France and Belgium raods. Not a lot of dealers see full Subaru Forester review