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Ford Mustang and Nissan Z 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    
25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven2017 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.0 months per vehicle, 10700 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven2016 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 19500 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.2015		 Ford Mustang
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  37 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 26400 miles driven

Redesigned.
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven2012 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 52500 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven2007 Ford Mustang Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 82000 miles driven

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Ford Mustang vs. Nissan Z Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Ford Mustang and Nissan Z problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 2dr Coupe 412-horsepower 5.0L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Always been a mustang fan at heart see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Coupe 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD		 The Mustang name is an icon, not just a name. The history of the vehicle evokes grandeur. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 Over 40 years of continous history much of it record breaking and very colourful. It defined the early pony car and survived fuel crunchs, tightening emission standards and downsizing (mustang II) while its competitors died. see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 durability, reliability, performance see full Ford Mustang review
2008 2dr Convertible supercharged 500hp 5.4L V8
6-speed manual RWD		 I find that Ford produces a quality product. I have owned a number of then and found them very reliable see full Ford Mustang review
2005 2dr Convertible 300-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed automatic RWD		 Ford has been building great Mustangs since 1964 see full Ford Mustang review
Ford Mustang Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2003 2dr Coupe 305-horsepower 4.6L V8
5-speed manual RWD		 I see way too many of these things around. Most are the V6 variant which is just sad. I really feel like the wide variety of engines and packages dilutes the Mustang brand too much. I really think it is a poser car. see full Ford Mustang review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Nissan Z

Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review
2006 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 reliability see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD		 Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z review