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Mazda Mazda3 and Honda Fit 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    
39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven2017 Mazda Mazda3
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  39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22300 miles driven2016 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 22300 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 26000 miles driven2016 Mazda Mazda3
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  42 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 26000 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven

Redesigned.
2015
Honda Fit
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  40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven

Redesigned.
51 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven2015 Mazda Mazda3
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  51 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven
67 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2014
Mazda Mazda3
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  67 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven

Redesigned.
42 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55100 miles driven2013 Honda Fit
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  42 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55100 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven2013 Mazda Mazda3
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  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61200 miles driven2012 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61200 miles driven
59 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81200 miles driven2012 Mazda Mazda3
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  59 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81200 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 72400 miles driven2011 Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 72400 miles driven
54 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 93600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2010
Mazda Mazda3
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  54 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 93600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
49 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 114500 miles driven

Redesigned.
2009
Honda Fit
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  49 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 114500 miles driven

Redesigned.
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 112400 miles driven2008 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 112400 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 112700 miles driven2008 Mazda Mazda3
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 112700 miles driven
34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven2007 Honda Fit Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.
2007
Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Fit Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda Mazda3 and Honda Fit reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda Mazda3s and Honda Fits with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda Mazda3s and Honda Fits 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 Mazda Mazda3 and Honda Fit lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda3 and Honda Fit have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda3 and Honda Fit problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda3

Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good reputation, and quality is way up. JDPower just put them right at the top, over Civic see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Even though many disagree... The smile in the front of the 3 is in reality a "grin". Mazda designs vehicles that keep drivers want to test their vehicles and continue driving them. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Zoom Zoom is an effective marketing strategy. The original Rx7 (which I owned) put real go-cart style sports car performance in an affordable bracket. They continue to do so with the RX8, as well as the 3 and 6 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I seem to like almost all the cars they produce. Sporty ones (mx-5, rx-8) and not so sporty ones (CX suvs, mazda6). Besides, Zoom-Zoom! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Mazda has always been reliable and viewed as a fun to drive, sporty brand. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
This car has won Car & Driver Magazines Best Hot Hatch comparison 3 years running. It is THE BEST performance buy on the market. The 3 has good CR/CU/JD Power ratings. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Mazda lives up to its zoom tagline and is known for reliability and longevity. The 3 is the successor to the Protege5. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
"Fun" see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good rep.... see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
mazda has a big mileage warrenty and is known for the cars having a sporty feel. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The are not really known to be reliable and this is high in my list. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Fit

Honda Fit Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda has a known reputation for lasting without issues. I owned a Honda Civic in the past and never had any issues over 70,000 miles of driving. see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
see depreciation see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well regarded...great resale value see full Honda Fit review
2010 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Always heard good things see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Had a Honda Accord prior and was pretty happy with the overall quality. see full Honda Fit review
2009 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have owned several Honda products and all have been stellar. see full Honda Fit review
2008 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
When you buy a Honda you expect the value to stay high and should have few mechanical issues. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed manual FWD
company focus on safety independent of trim line, reliable, durable, practical cars see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda has a very good reputation for building quality vehicles that last a long time. see full Honda Fit review
2007 4dr Hatch 109-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Reliablity see full Honda Fit review
Honda Fit Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Hatch 117-horsepower 1.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda is basically resting on its past laurels with this car. It could be the best car sold here in the USA. Honda's new Accord is fairly quiet, but it seems that they have ignored the vast majority complaining that their cars are noisy for years!. They seem to be associating ambient noise as an acceptable quirk. No longer. There are smaller more efficient cars that are a lot quieter. Being the most reliable does not equate to truly being in love with the car. If this car was quieter or smoother riding, I would absolutely buy it even with the price premium. Until then however, my money is better spent elsewhere. see full Honda Fit review