Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Volvo C30 and Subaru Outback reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volvo C30s and Subaru Outbacks with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volvo C30s 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 Volvo C30 and Subaru Outback lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo C30 and Subaru Outback have been recently.
See what our members say about Volvo C30 lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Volvo C30 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through March 31, 2013
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 82 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 16600 miles driven2012 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 129 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 29400 miles driven2011 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 83 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 39700 miles driven2010 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 51900 miles driven2009 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 43 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 63100 miles driven2008 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 68500 miles driven2007 | Subaru Outback | Join or sign in to view | |
| 50 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 78600 miles driven2006 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 75 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 99500 miles driven2005 | Subaru Outback | ||
| 26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 149800 miles driven2001 | Subaru Outback | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Volvo C30
| Brand Reputation of the Volvo C30: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
See above |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
Great entry car into upscale Euro market. Good quality at affordable price without compromise. |
| 2008 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The brand is well known for quality, engineering and safety. With the fresh design of the C30, the image is well aimed toward a younger and more style-conscious demographic. |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Subaru Outback
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Subaru Outback.
