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Nissan Altima and Hyundai Sonata 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    
32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven2016 Hyundai Sonata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2015
Hyundai Sonata
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 74600 miles driven2013 Hyundai Sonata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 74600 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2013
Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 76700 miles driven

Unclear why this stat is so much higher than a year ago and than adjacent model years. Could be a temporary blip.
2012
Hyundai Sonata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 76700 miles driven

Unclear why this stat is so much higher than a year ago and than adjacent model years. Could be a temporary blip.
42 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 96100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2011
Hyundai Sonata
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  42 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 96100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven2010 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven
40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven2009 Hyundai Sonata
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  40 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven2008 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven

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Nissan Altima vs. Hyundai Sonata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Nissan Altima and Hyundai Sonata problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
This is a great car, very comfortable to drive, great on the highway. Fuel econoby SUPERB! see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home! see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Dependable,reliable,comfortable see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD
Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Japaneese Quality see full Nissan Altima review
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD
Nissan frequently uses cheap parts and don't really want to stand by their products. They used to make good reliable cars, but not so much anymore. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Well respected. see full Nissan Altima review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai has made major strides in reputation for reliability, build quality and style in the last few years, especially for the price. For value oriented customers who keep their cars a long time, these are major positive factors. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai is emerging leader in quality and reliability see full Hyundai Sonata review
Hyundai Sonata Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Sedan 185-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The Customer Service folks at Hyndai are weasels. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2011 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
People seem to be living in the past in regards to this. Hyundai is probably more reliable than the average brand but people who have never owned one only want to remember the days when they were considered a joke. Most problems I have heard of are only minor in nature. The pulling issue is the only legit one I've read about often and they seem to have fixed that. I've had no issues other than a dead battery which is irritating but not really Hyundai's fault. Really impressive considering this was a completely new design in its first model year. Great warranty makes this a non issue in my opinion. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
It does not have the cache of honda or toyota, which will hurt resale. However, at the price paid, and with that warranty, I still like the Sonota. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Cheap and low class. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2008 4dr Sedan 162-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Hyundai has not had a great reputation for high quality cars for most of its history. see full Hyundai Sonata review
2002 4dr Sedan 149-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Well, it still does not have the class. I do not care that much but you specially feel it when you want to trade it in for something else. see full Hyundai Sonata review