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Dodge Charger and Mazda MX-5 Miata 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    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2016
Mazda MX-5 Miata
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 115100 miles driven2006 Dodge Charger Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 115100 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2006
Mazda MX-5 Miata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Dodge Charger vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Dodge Charger and Mazda MX-5 Miata problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Dodge Charger

Dodge Charger Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 350-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Its an American brand see full Dodge Charger review
2006 4dr Sedan 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
My parents have owned a 1968 plymouth sport fury, a 1994 dodge caravan and a 2003 ram 1500. All three were very good vehicles and never gave us any trouble. I trust the chrysler products because i have never been let down by one. see full Dodge Charger review
Dodge Charger Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 370-horsepower 5.7L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Dodge makes a great product, but when something goes wrong, they need to remember that customer satisfaction is what leads to repeat business. see full Dodge Charger review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD
Be prepared for compliments and looks. This car attracts people. It looks good and is FUN FUN FUN. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
Miatas have good reliability, and the Miata is the kind of car that makes everyone smile, and other MX5 owners wave. Really. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD
Very good reliability and value. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review