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Ford Fiesta and Mercedes-Benz GL 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    
30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Refresh including two new engines. Based on many reports for the 2011 and 2012, and some reports for the 2013 and 2014, potential common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.2014		 Ford Fiesta Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven

Refresh including two new engines. Based on many reports for the 2011 and 2012, and some reports for the 2013 and 2014, potential common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 112100 miles driven

First model year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.2011		 Ford Fiesta Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 112100 miles driven

First model year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.

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Ford Fiesta vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Ford Fiesta and Mercedes-Benz GL problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Ford Fiesta Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 120-horsepower 1.6L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Ford is one of the best when it comes to design and reliability. see full Ford Fiesta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz GL

Mercedes-Benz GL Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 As a Mercedes-Benz there is inherent quality and history to the brand. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Mercedes-Benz has an image of refinement, style, and prestige like no other. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Solid, classy image. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 It always feels good to see the reaction of a friend or family member when you drive up in a Benz. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review