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Subaru Forester and Ford Explorer 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    
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Ford Explorer Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
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
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.
37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven2010 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven
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.

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Subaru Forester vs. Ford Explorer Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Subaru Forester and Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Lots of them on the road. see full Ford Explorer review
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Ford may not be perfect, but they are still solid. see full Ford Explorer review
Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Fords do not have the same reputation for quality as imports. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Ford is not considered a premium brand. see full Ford Explorer review