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Ford Explorer and Honda Odyssey 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    
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Ford Explorer Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven2016 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven2015 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven
54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 56600 miles driven

Refreshed.
2014
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 56600 miles driven

Refreshed.
50 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 78500 miles driven2012 Honda Odyssey
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  50 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 78500 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97500 miles driven

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.
2011
Honda Odyssey
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  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97500 miles driven

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 115900 miles driven2010 Honda Odyssey Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 115900 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven2009 Honda Odyssey Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 142700 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2008
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  35 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 142700 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven2007 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven2006 Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2005
Honda Odyssey
[?] see reported repairs
  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Ford Explorer vs. Honda Odyssey Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Ford Explorer and Honda Odyssey problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Lots of them on the road. see full Ford Explorer review
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Ford may not be perfect, but they are still solid. see full Ford Explorer review
Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Fords do not have the same reputation for quality as imports. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD
Ford is not considered a premium brand. see full Ford Explorer review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda is making the best quality minivan right now. Sienna and Quest are also very good in their own ways. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Again, Honda makes a car that keeps running. They usually get good gas mileage and are tops in most consumer reviews. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda has a good reputation for providing an excellent car. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda makes reliable vehicles all around that look sleek, hold their value and are maintenance free see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda produces awesome vehicles as I have owned two Accords in the past. They are great deals for the money and run forever. see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Hondas hold their resale well see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda reliability see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Perception of quality leads to high resale value see full Honda Odyssey review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Honda reputation for reliability is legendary see full Honda Odyssey review
2004 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
very good see full Honda Odyssey review
Honda Odyssey Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Really I do not dislike the Odyssey. I bought it to use taking cloths etc. to Florida for the winter. The Mercedes does not have the cargo volume I need even if the mpg is much better see full Honda Odyssey review