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Honda Accord and Subaru Outback 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    
56 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17700 miles driven2017 Honda Accord
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  56 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17700 miles driven
140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Subaru Outback
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  140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
46 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28300 miles driven2016 Honda Accord
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  46 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28300 miles driven
122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2016 Subaru Outback
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  122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven
67 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 38700 miles driven2015 Honda Accord
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  67 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 38700 miles driven
93 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41300 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problems with wind noise around the front side windows and the fuel door release.2015		 Subaru Outback
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  93 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41300 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problems with wind noise around the front side windows and the fuel door release.
83 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 52000 miles driven2014 Honda Accord
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  83 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 52000 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Subaru Outback
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  48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
100 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 61000 miles driven

Redesigned.2013		 Honda Accord
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  100 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 61000 miles driven

Redesigned.
77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven2013 Subaru Outback
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  77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73100 miles driven2012 Honda Accord
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73100 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven2012 Subaru Outback
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven
80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven2011 Subaru Outback
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  80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven
52 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Dramatic improvement in reliability compared to the previous generation.2010		 Subaru Outback
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  52 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Dramatic improvement in reliability compared to the previous generation.
31 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 102400 miles driven

Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years.2009		 Honda Accord Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 102400 miles driven

Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years.
38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 109700 miles driven

Redesigned. Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years--now running out.2008		 Honda Accord
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  38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 109700 miles driven

Redesigned. Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years--now running out.
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.2008		 Subaru Outback
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.
56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 136300 miles driven2007 Honda Accord
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  56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 136300 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven2006 Honda Accord
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  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 131700 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 114900 miles driven

Muliple reports of problems with head gaskets, cv joint boots, sway bar links, and wheel bearings.2006		 Subaru Outback Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 114900 miles driven

Muliple reports of problems with head gaskets, cv joint boots, sway bar links, and wheel bearings.
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 149100 miles driven2005 Honda Accord
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 149100 miles driven
31 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 125300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.2005		 Subaru Outback H4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 125300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.
37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 168800 miles driven2004 Honda Accord
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  37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 168800 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 156900 miles driven

Redesigned. Has long had a higher repair frequency than other model years.2003		 Honda Accord Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 156900 miles driven

Redesigned. Has long had a higher repair frequency than other model years.

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Honda Accord vs. Subaru Outback Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Honda Accord and Subaru Outback problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Solid car with great resale value see full Honda Accord review
2010 2dr Coupe 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Speaks for itself.....remains to be seen if it still is. see full Honda Accord review
2010 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Hondas are known for reliability and value. They run forever. Those I owned were prime examples of this. see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 an apparently well-deserved reputation for reliability, based on personal experience and experience of friends and acquaintances with hondas see full Honda Accord review
2009 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Good resale value and good workmanship see full Honda Accord review
2009 4dr Sedan 271-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Nearly as good as toyota for reliability. see full Honda Accord review
2008 2dr Coupe 190-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Excellent reputation so far reflected with only one problem which was fixed. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Excellent quality, reliability and resale see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 I feel the marque makes the statement that as an owner you want reliability, performance and quality without having to cash in your 401k. see full Honda Accord review
2008 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Very good reputation. Honda known for reliability. see full Honda Accord review
Honda Accord Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 poor warranty practises see full Honda Accord review
 

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

Subaru Outback Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Lived up to reputation, one year 20,000 miles no repairs. see full Subaru Outback review
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 This is our 3rd Outback and 10th Subaru with ours and our kids. We love Subaru's. Safety was the reason we purchased our first Subie, a '95 Legacy, for our daughter. All wheel drive and the other safety features of Subaru sold us. We still feel like our Subaru's give us an edge in any unexpected unpleasant situation on the road. When Subaru came to the U.S., it was known for quirky fun vehicles. The Subaru's of today remain fun, but a lot of the quirkiness is gone. In design and execution, they seem more mainstream now. Our Subaru's have been reliable. The all wheel drive system seems bullet proof and with one exception the engines have been the same. Our '99 Outback has had an overheating gremlin. With normal maintenance a Subaru can be trouble free. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Most Subaru owners go back again when changing their cars see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 It has engendered fierce owner loyalty. I wanted to understand that better after owning many other vehicles over 4 decades. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 After reading the excellent reviews on Conumer Reports, and talking to Subaru owners I beagn to like the product. After seeing the bank for my buck value and then driving one I was sold! see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Very durable and GREAT in the snow. see full Subaru Outback review
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Many independent reviewers gave it high ratings, and current owners we s/w gave it high ratings for performance & satisfaction. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 sturdey, reliable, lasts for ever. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I take care of my own vehicle maintenance, and I like the reputation for longevity that the drive-train, engine components, and suspensions have. I do regular oil changes with Mobil 1 synthetic, and get 200K miles out of my cars. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Again, these cars are everywhere in the Northwest. This leads to wide availability of quality independent mechanics. see full Subaru Outback review