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Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla 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
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 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
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32800 miles driven2016 Toyota Corolla Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 32800 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
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.
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
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
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
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.
41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 95200 miles driven2010 Toyota Corolla
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  41 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 95200 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 113000 miles driven2009 Toyota Corolla Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 113000 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
Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda3 and Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla

Toyota Corolla Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The nice thing about getting a Toyota as a rental is I feel pretty confident it won't have problems. In fact, there were no odd little quirks or oddities that I'm used to seeing due to the way rental cars are often treated. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Everyone knows that Toyota makes a very good vehicles that are less problematic than others & has great resale value see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Maybe Corolla is not a value car, but it would make anyone seen better than any other compact car, only Honda Civic can compete with it. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
See reliability see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
When you buy a Toyota, you buy something with an excellent quality / price. see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota and Corolla model specifically are known to be well made, durable vehicles see full Toyota Corolla review
2007 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Built well and made to last. Several Family members have and still currently own corollas, with over 100,000 miles easily, with no problems what so ever. see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Known as a relible compact nationwide. see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 164-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
This is not my first Toyota - the reputation lives on and with reasonable maintenance I have not had any problems that have not been handled by Toyota to my complete satisfaction. see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Famous all over the world. People buy corolla with close eyes. see full Toyota Corolla review
Toyota Corolla Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota in General... the unintended acceleration issue. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
They are falling in QC. Honda and Subaru both are rated as more reliable. Ask a late model Camry owner about their transmission woes. see full Toyota Corolla review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Just a bit boring.... see full Toyota Corolla review
2005 4dr Sedan 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
perhaps not suitable for young 25yo male? see full Toyota Corolla review