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Buick Enclave 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    
29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 33000 miles driven

The 2015 and 2016 have been reliable so far. But earlier model years were reliable when young, then worsened.
2016
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  29 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 33000 miles driven

The 2015 and 2016 have been reliable so far. But earlier model years were reliable when young, then worsened.
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.
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven2015 Buick Enclave Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 59200 miles driven2014 Buick Enclave Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 59200 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 65200 miles driven

Refreshed for 2013.
2013
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  26 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 65200 miles driven

Refreshed for 2013.
39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 89000 miles driven2012 Buick Enclave
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  39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 89000 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 89300 miles driven2011 Buick Enclave Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 89300 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103100 miles driven2009 Buick Enclave Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103100 miles driven
44 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 125100 miles driven

Multiple reports of transmission wave plate failures earlier.
2008
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  44 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 125100 miles driven

Multiple reports of transmission wave plate failures earlier.
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
2006
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  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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Buick Enclave vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Buick Enclave 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 Buick Enclaves and Mazda MX-5 Miatas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Buick Enclaves 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 Buick Enclave 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 Buick Enclave and Mazda MX-5 Miata have been recently.

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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Buick Enclave

Buick Enclave Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Buicks, and GM, are known to be reliable. see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Excewllent value see full Buick Enclave review
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Buick reliability based on previous Buick ownership. see full Buick Enclave review
Buick Enclave Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
G.M. has problems with all vehicles see full Buick Enclave 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