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Acura TL and Ford Explorer Sport Trac Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Acura TL vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Acura TL and Ford Explorer Sport Trac problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Acura TL

Acura TL Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Its a great quality car, from a company that stands behind it. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Acura (or Honda) is an exceedingly reliable make. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Reliability, resale, handling. Good value for your money. The TL is a smart purchase, not a flashy one. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda quality and reliablity see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Sporty but not brutal see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
An Acura is considered classy in my social network see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Brother in law recommended car as reliable and he was right see full Acura TL review
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD
This car has been about 100% trouble free for me. Aside from one trim problem, fixed under warranty, there have been no issues with this car. see full Acura TL review
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda lineage suggests that the car would be reliable and hold value. see full Acura TL review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUT 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
The tree huggers think you are driving a gas guzzler SUV. When in reality, you have a small truck that will haul the family safely, the camping gear, and still tow the boat. see full Ford Explorer Sport Trac review