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BMW 3-Series and Toyota RAV4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven2017 Toyota RAV4
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  52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven
50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Refresh. Most of the reported repairs are minor creaks and rattles, plus some minor electrical problems.2016		 BMW 3-Series / M3
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  50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22200 miles driven

Refresh. Most of the reported repairs are minor creaks and rattles, plus some minor electrical problems.
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven2016 Toyota RAV4
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven
51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.2015		 BMW 3-Series / M3
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  51 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven
62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.2014		 BMW 3-Series
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  62 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48000 miles driven

Includes 4-Series.
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven2014 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 62500 miles driven2013 BMW 3-Series 4dr
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  37 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 62500 miles driven
53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.2013		 Toyota RAV4
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  53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven2012 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven
66 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 72200 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. Common problem with the water pump in the 335i.2011		 BMW 328
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  66 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 72200 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3. Common problem with the water pump in the 335i.
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven2011 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven2010 Toyota RAV4
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  38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven2009 Toyota RAV4
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven2008 Toyota RAV4
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  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 96900 miles driven2007 BMW 328 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 96900 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 99000 miles driven2007 BMW 335 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 99000 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven2007 Toyota RAV4
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  35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 120700 miles driven

First year for the E90 4-door.2006		 BMW 3-Series 4dr Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 120700 miles driven

First year for the E90 4-door.
31 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 146500 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.2004		 BMW 3-Series Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 146500 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 143000 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.2002		 BMW 3-Series Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 143000 miles driven

Average odometer reading much lower for the M3.

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BMW 3-Series vs. Toyota RAV4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of BMW 3-Series and Toyota RAV4 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of BMW 3-Seriess and Toyota RAV4s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of BMW 3-Seriess and Toyota RAV4s 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 BMW 3-Series and Toyota RAV4 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW 3-Series and Toyota RAV4 have been recently.

To see how frequently BMW 3-Series and Toyota RAV4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the BMW 3-Series

BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 see full BMW 3-Series review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Acura = Honda Audi = VW Mercedes = Chrysler (still) Lexus = Toyota Infinity = Datsun BMW = BMW see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 BMW proved once again the 3 series is the ultimate driving machine see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Coupe 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 well regarded by most enthusiasts see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 BMW 3 series regularly makes lists as a "drivers car" and best in its class. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Looks are amazing. see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Built solidly and lasts see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 exclusivity see full BMW 3-Series review
2008 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 The 3-series is considered the benchmark for sporty sedans. see full BMW 3-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 230-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 the 3-series really seems to be the sport sedan icon to which all other brands are compared. It feels good owning the best-of-the-best. And did I mention great re-sale value? A truly great, dependable and well-handling car. see full BMW 3-Series review
BMW 3-Series Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 You know. But hey, you buy it because of how it drives, irregardless of others perceptions. see full BMW 3-Series review
2002 2dr Coupe 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD		 When you drive a BMW, everyone on the road assumes you're the biggest a$$hole on the face of the Earth. Sure there are some bad actors out there, but the majority of us are really nice people...I promise! see full BMW 3-Series review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Rav4 reports & reviews rated this vehicle close to the top of the heap of all SUVs in virtually every respect - this was another strong reason we chose it. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Good resale value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Inspite of its recent problems, I still think Toyota is a top notch company. I do think they need to take more interest in problem resolution. I get the impression that Toyota has become somewhat indifferent to their customers. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 A very reliable vehicle, which has a high second hand value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Toyota has had a solid reputation for several years with minimal issues. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Toyota is one of the elite manuf. in my mind. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 great resale and reliability see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 A very popular small SUV with an outstanding reputation, Toyota has steadily improved this vehicle to make it a top notch contender. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Generally Toyota has a very good reputation although they do make some dogs I have an older Highlander and the quality has been outstanding see full Toyota RAV4 review