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Honda Accord and Toyota Prius 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    
56 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17700 miles driven2017 Honda Accord
[?] see reported repairs
  56 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17700 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Toyota Prius
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  42 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
35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28700 miles driven2016 Toyota Prius
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28700 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
35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 47500 miles driven2015 Toyota Prius
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  35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 47500 miles driven
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
100 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 61000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2013
Honda Accord
[?] see reported repairs
  100 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 61000 miles driven

Redesigned.
38 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 73400 miles driven2013 Toyota Prius
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  38 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 73400 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
53 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 88200 miles driven2012 Toyota Prius
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  53 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 88200 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven2011 Toyota Prius
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven
141 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 113800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2010
Toyota Prius
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  141 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 113800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
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
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  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.
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 117600 miles driven2009 Toyota Prius Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 117600 miles driven
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.
53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 140600 miles driven2008 Toyota Prius
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  53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 140600 miles driven
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
58 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 152100 miles driven2007 Toyota Prius
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  58 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 152100 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
39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 156400 miles driven2006 Toyota Prius
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  39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 156400 miles driven
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
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 181300 miles driven2005 Toyota Prius
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  37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 181300 miles driven
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
25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 184800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2004
Toyota Prius Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 184800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 156900 miles driven

Redesigned. Has long had a higher repair frequency than other model years.
2003
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  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. Toyota Prius Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Honda Accord and Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
made in japan, high quality control see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The past reputation of the Prius as rated by such groups as Consumer Reports and the PriusChat online forum. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Every Toyota I have owned have been flawless and completely dependable. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Despite the recent "runaway car" incidents -which everyone should know that they need to put their cars in neutral whether it be a Toyota or a Ford, I think that all the foreign car makers "get" it when it comes to reputation and image. see full Toyota Prius review
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Sends a message to automakes that advanced green technology is something people really will pay for, and find attractive in a car. see full Toyota Prius review
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Toyota quality see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
High resale / reliabilty see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Once again, toyotas rule the road. The dealership is also very good at helping out with repairs (from past experience, 2001 4Runner). see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Toyota has had a great reputation for reliability. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The image of the Prius as being enviro-conscious fits in well with my own practices ("going green"). see full Toyota Prius review