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BMW i3 and Lexus ES 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    
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.2015		 BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.2014		 BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.

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BMW i3 vs. Lexus ES Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of BMW i3 and Lexus ES reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of BMW i3s and Lexus ESs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of BMW i3s and Lexus ESs 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 i3 and Lexus ES lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the BMW i3 and Lexus ES have been recently.

To see how frequently BMW i3 and Lexus ES problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Lexus ES

Lexus ES Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The ES is luxurious, classy, yet not too overtly ostentatious. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Among the best of the best for reliability and elegance. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I have owned several Toyota vehicles without any major repairs. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Lexus is a brand with a reputation for reliability and a high degree of service. see full Lexus ES review
Lexus ES Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I originally bought the Lexus for its reputation and resale value. With everything going on with the Camry and other Toyota models as far as recalls, I thought it better to sell it now before the resale value plummets and it has no value. see full Lexus ES review