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Ford Explorer and Pontiac Vibe 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
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven

Redesigned.2009		 Pontiac Vibe
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 103500 miles driven

Redesigned.
28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven2005 Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 145000 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven

First year.2003		 Pontiac Vibe Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 174100 miles driven

First year.

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Ford Explorer vs. Pontiac Vibe Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Ford Explorer and Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe

Pontiac Vibe Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 The vibe has a very good track record for reliability see full Pontiac Vibe review
2008 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 I like Pontiac see full Pontiac Vibe review
2008 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Bought car due to Toyota lineage. Not disappointed. see full Pontiac Vibe review
2005 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Deep down it's a Toyota with a Yamaha designed motor. Fun little sleeper/rat-racer/utility wagon. see full Pontiac Vibe review
Pontiac Vibe Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Well... see full Pontiac Vibe review