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Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Camry 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    
39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven2017 Mazda Mazda3
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  39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 13300 miles driven2017 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 13300 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 26000 miles driven2016 Mazda Mazda3
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  42 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 26000 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 30400 miles driven2016 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 30400 miles driven
51 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven2015 Mazda Mazda3
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  51 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven2015 Toyota Camry
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven
67 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2014
Mazda Mazda3
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  67 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven

Redesigned.
40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 48100 miles driven2014 Toyota Camry
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  40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 48100 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven2013 Mazda Mazda3
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  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 64800 miles driven2013 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 64800 miles driven
59 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81200 miles driven2012 Mazda Mazda3
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  59 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81200 miles driven
71 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2012
Toyota Camry
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  71 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 72400 miles driven2011 Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 72400 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 86000 miles driven2011 Toyota Camry
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 86000 miles driven
54 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 93600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2010
Mazda Mazda3
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  54 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 93600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 119400 miles driven2010 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 119400 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 113700 miles driven2009 Toyota Camry
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  35 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 113700 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 112700 miles driven2008 Mazda Mazda3
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 112700 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.
2007
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  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Camry Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Camry reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda Mazda3s and Toyota Camrys with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda Mazda3s and Toyota Camrys 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 Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Camry lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Camry have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Camry problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda3

Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good reputation, and quality is way up. JDPower just put them right at the top, over Civic see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Even though many disagree... The smile in the front of the 3 is in reality a "grin". Mazda designs vehicles that keep drivers want to test their vehicles and continue driving them. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Zoom Zoom is an effective marketing strategy. The original Rx7 (which I owned) put real go-cart style sports car performance in an affordable bracket. They continue to do so with the RX8, as well as the 3 and 6 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I seem to like almost all the cars they produce. Sporty ones (mx-5, rx-8) and not so sporty ones (CX suvs, mazda6). Besides, Zoom-Zoom! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Mazda has always been reliable and viewed as a fun to drive, sporty brand. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
This car has won Car & Driver Magazines Best Hot Hatch comparison 3 years running. It is THE BEST performance buy on the market. The 3 has good CR/CU/JD Power ratings. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Mazda lives up to its zoom tagline and is known for reliability and longevity. The 3 is the successor to the Protege5. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
"Fun" see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good rep.... see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
mazda has a big mileage warrenty and is known for the cars having a sporty feel. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The are not really known to be reliable and this is high in my list. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Toyota consistently in top 5 JD Powers brands. Friends owning Toyota vehicles have had stellar performance. Important for a road car we plan to drive 10 yrs + more around town. I have had good pas luck w/Chrysler but 2012 cars like 200 not fit my needs. see full Toyota Camry review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Despite the recalls Toyota remains a brand with excellent reliability and dependability. Both the dealer and Toyota have gone to great lengths to ensure I was satisfied before and after the sale. Resale value has been consistently high. see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
outstanding long-term reliability see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Camry has consistently been on of the best sellers in the US. Toyota has a solid reputation for building a long lasting dependable car. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
better than the competition see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Toyota has a reputation for reliability and quality. Although there are a few squeaks and rattles in the car I feel that this car could last the next fifteen years and come out better than many of its competitors. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I have owned a used Volvo 544, and a used VW Rabbit, both of which were disasters, and then bought, new, a Corolla which I gave away after 19 years when I bought the Camry. (It is still running.) That told me the reputation was welll-grounded. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
They run forever with little maintenance see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Respected, which helps resale value see full Toyota Camry review
2005 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
This is our second Camry and both have been dependable. see full Toyota Camry review