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Cadillac STS and Ford Escape 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    
40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven2017 Ford Escape
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  40 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 15500 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven2016 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 31100 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven2015 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 39500 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven2014 Ford Escape
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48800 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2013		 Ford Escape
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.2010		 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 102600 miles driven

This model year has been much worse than the 2009 and 2011 for over a year. Unclear why.
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven2009 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 107100 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2008		 Ford Escape Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Escape Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Cadillac STS and Ford Escape problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Cadillac STS

Cadillac STS Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 My second caddy.. I am very happy see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cadillacs are well made and dependable. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Its a Cadillac - the best the US auto manufactures can offer. see full Cadillac STS review
2006 4dr Sedan 254-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I appreciate the heritage of Cadillac. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 This is my third Caddy and the others were old guy cars,very reliable and comfy, this is sporty and handles more like a German sedan. see full Cadillac STS review
2005 4dr Sedan 320-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 Cadillac has always been a leader in the American made car market. see full Cadillac STS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Escape

Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 There are alot of Escapes on the road.Past and present see full Ford Escape review
2006 4dr SUV 153-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Ford has long held a reputation for providing a great product at a low price with unmatched reliability. The Ford Escape projects an image of smart practicality and good economy, coupled with versatile utility. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Very satisfied with Ford Trucks since 1980. see full Ford Escape review
2005 4dr SUV 200-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Fords reputation and durability record, and brand image are important to me. see full Ford Escape review
Ford Escape Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD		 Same as above. see full Ford Escape review