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Subaru Forester and Dodge Grand Caravan 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    
82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven2016 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven
105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven2015 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven2014 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 64100 miles driven
68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.2014		 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.
32 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60600 miles driven2013 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60600 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 77600 miles driven

Much better than a year ago, and than adjacent model years recently. Probably won't stay this low.2012		 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 77600 miles driven

Much better than a year ago, and than adjacent model years recently. Probably won't stay this low.
28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 117400 miles driven2010 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 117400 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven2010 Subaru Forester
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  37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 136100 miles driven

Higher than in the past, possibly a temporary blip as these minivans crest the 100k-mile mark. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result. Caliper replacements also somewhat common.2009		 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 136100 miles driven

Higher than in the past, possibly a temporary blip as these minivans crest the 100k-mile mark. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result. Caliper replacements also somewhat common.
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2009		 Subaru Forester Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
32 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 133800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Better than a year ago. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result.2008		 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 133800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Better than a year ago. Frequent brake pad replacements not included in this result.
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 166900 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.2005		 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 166900 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.

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Subaru Forester vs. Dodge Grand Caravan Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Subaru Forester and Dodge Grand Caravan reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Subaru Foresters and Dodge Grand Caravans with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Subaru Foresters and Dodge Grand Caravans 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 Subaru Forester and Dodge Grand Caravan lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Subaru Forester and Dodge Grand Caravan have been recently.

To see how frequently Subaru Forester and Dodge Grand Caravan problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Well known reliability. Their cars last a long time. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The all wheel drive go in all weather conditions reputation. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Known for making good cars. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Rugged, reliable, green--truly seems a brand that inspires loyalty and gives every reason to repeat as a customer see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Fine. It should be designated the official state car of New Hampshire! see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 local dealer is first or second in Northeast every year; other owners have generally positive comments; inmage says sensible, but reliable see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Automaker personally inspects everycar throughout production. Entire car line-up has highest safety ratings compared to others. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Subaru AWD is great. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I have numerous friends with Subarus, all of them have had amazing great reliability with few, if any problems. see full Subaru Forester review
2003 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 As noted above, stellar reputation among owners. reputation for being just a little different. see full Subaru Forester review
Subaru Forester Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Subaru is rare on France and Belgium raods. Not a lot of dealers see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Dodge Grand Caravan

Dodge Grand Caravan Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 175-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Dodge has been making these vehicles longer than any other, they have much experience with these vehicles. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I bought Dodge only because Ford was involved in supporting homosexuality. If I had waited until now I would have bought a Ford. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2002 4dr Minivan, ext. 215-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Most popular and plenty availability of parts and service facilities see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
Dodge Grand Caravan Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 THEY DO NOT STAND behind their vehicle as one would expect from a manufacturer of a BRAND NEW Mini-Van. My last Dodge/Chrysler after 24 years of purchasing...as many of the family too. Employee or not discount or not...NO THANKS! We are going elsewhere. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 197-horsepower 3.8L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 2008 seems to have had many bad reviews and JD Power reliability is rated only 2 of 5. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The reputation though well deserved of inferior products. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 207-horsepower 3.8L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Web reports/research states that oil consumption problem is not normal and one should worry about long term durability of the engine. Other research shows Daimler-Chrysler has overall quality and safety issues. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 180-horsepower 3.3L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Extremely poor reliability expectations of virtually every component on the vehicle. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review