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Ford Escape and Saturn VUE 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    
40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven2017 Ford Escape
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  40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven2016 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven2015 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven2014 Ford Escape
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2013		 Ford Escape
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.2010		 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven2009 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2008		 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Ford Escape vs. Saturn VUE Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Ford Escape and Saturn VUE problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Escape

Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 There are alot of Escapes on the road.Past and present see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Ford has long held a reputation for providing a great product at a low price with unmatched reliability. The Ford Escape projects an image of smart practicality and good economy, coupled with versatile utility. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Very satisfied with Ford Trucks since 1980. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Fords reputation and durability record, and brand image are important to me. see full Ford Escape review
Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Same as above. see full Ford Escape review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Saturn VUE

Saturn VUE Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
4-speed automatic FWD		 go green! see full Saturn VUE review
2007 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Saturn has a good reputation. see full Saturn VUE review
2005 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 This is my first Saturn and I do feel that the dealership came across with everything advertised. Solid facts, zero pressure from the salesman and none of the "let me go see what I can do" run around. see full Saturn VUE review
2004 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
CVT FWD		 That it has a reputation of being a sporty SUV and the image portrays that. see full Saturn VUE review
2004 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Great SL, many people I knew really liked their Saturns see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 When I bought this vehicle new, Saturn had a great reputation - one I personally experienced growing up in a family of Saturns. see full Saturn VUE review
Saturn VUE Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Saturn - enough said see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 181-horsepower 3.0L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Well its out of business, enough said. see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Saturn is no more...what else can I say? see full Saturn VUE review
2003 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Depreciation is fast for the brand. see full Saturn VUE review