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Chrysler PT Cruiser and Acura TL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Acura TL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Chrysler PT Cruiser and Acura TL problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chrysler PT Cruiser

Chrysler PT Cruiser Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon turbocharged 148hp 2.1L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Again, an icon, a classic. Right up there with the Beetle, the Mini, the Land Rover. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
Chrysler PT Cruiser Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
It has a little bit of a image of being unreliable. see full Chrysler PT Cruiser review
 

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