Volvo S40 / V40 vs. Subaru Outback Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Volvo S40 / V40 and Subaru Outback reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volvo S40 / V40s and Subaru Outbacks with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volvo S40 / V40s 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 S40 / V40 and Subaru Outback lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volvo S40 / V40 and Subaru Outback have been recently.
See what our members say about Volvo S40 / V40 lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Volvo S40 / V40 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
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 |
| 70 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven2012 | Subaru Outback | 86 | < 1 |
| 129 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 25700 miles driven2011 | Subaru Outback | 83 | 1 |
| 92 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 37300 miles driven2010 | Subaru Outback | 83 | < 1 |
| 45 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 48300 miles driven2009 | Subaru Outback | 77 | 2 |
| 48 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 62300 miles driven2008 | Subaru Outback | 76 | < 1 |
| 32 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 64200 miles driven2007 | Subaru Outback | Join or sign in to view | |
| 51 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 76700 miles driven2006 | Subaru Outback | 46 | 12 |
| 82 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 96800 miles driven2005 | Subaru Outback | 47 | 5 |
| 27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 146900 miles driven2001 | Subaru Outback | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Volvo S40 / V40
| Brand Reputation of the Volvo S40 / V40: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2002 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 160hp 1.9L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
It is considered an upscale brand. |
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.
