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Volkswagen Routan and BMW 5-Series 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    
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
2014
Volkswagen Routan
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
32 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60600 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
2013
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  32 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60600 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 77600 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
2012
Volkswagen Routan
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 77600 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven

First year for F10 5-Series.
2011
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  26 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 69300 miles driven

First year for F10 5-Series.
28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 117400 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
2010
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  28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 117400 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 136100 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.
2009
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  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 136100 miles driven

Most of the cars in this sample are the related Chrysler and Dodge minivans.

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Volkswagen Routan vs. BMW 5-Series Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Volkswagen Routan and BMW 5-Series reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volkswagen Routans and BMW 5-Seriess with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volkswagen Routans and BMW 5-Seriess 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 Volkswagen Routan and BMW 5-Series lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volkswagen Routan and BMW 5-Series have been recently.

To see how frequently Volkswagen Routan and BMW 5-Series problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the BMW 5-Series

BMW 5-Series Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 360-horsepower 4.8L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Strong repuatation for prestige and quality. see full BMW 5-Series review
2007 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
worth the extra price, very high resale, very reliable see full BMW 5-Series review
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW has a long standing reputation for handling and performance, and the experience did match the reputation see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed automated manual RWD
Projects success see full BMW 5-Series review
2004 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The Ultimate Driving Machine - it says it all... see full BMW 5-Series review
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW has an implied image to most people. Saying you own a 5 series made those in the know nod their head. The frame was welded aluminum and even after 8+ years showed almost no rust. Buyers of the car were amazed and bought it after a short drive. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002 4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
BMW is supposed to be a great car. see full BMW 5-Series review
BMW 5-Series Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed manual RWD
BMW drivers are universally despised. Just Google "BMW drivers" to see what I mean. They are thought to have almost malicious disregard for anyone but themselves, as well as for any traffic laws. see full BMW 5-Series review