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Ford Escape and Toyota Corolla 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
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
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
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  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.
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
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
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
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2008
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  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 111800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Ford Escape vs. Toyota Corolla Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

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
 

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