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Honda Odyssey and Volkswagen Jetta Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
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
25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 Volkswagen Jetta Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven2015 Honda Odyssey
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  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
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  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
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  54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven2006 Honda Odyssey
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  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
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Honda Odyssey vs. Volkswagen Jetta Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
German manufacturer. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2003 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen is a very reputable manufacturer see full Volkswagen Jetta review
Volkswagen Jetta Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
It's been interesting to see the mixed reactions I get when people learn that I bought a VW. I'm known for my research-minded ways when it comes to big decisions, so I think the reliability (or lack thereof) reputation that Volkswagen has caused people to be surprised by my purchase. But for as many horror stories that I've read or heard, I've also heard from many owners who swear by and love their VWs and have had minor to no issues. Given how in love with my car I am after just one week...I get why VW owners love their cars (but, I'll admit, I still have my fingers crossed that I won't be plagued with too many quirks or issues). see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
VW/Audi has a reputation of poor reliability and expensive to service. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2007 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm a little worried about how it'll hold up, due to VW's reputation. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
That people automatically assume that all VWs are unreliable just because they had problems with their cars in the late 90s/early 00s. The new Jetta and Rabbit are MUCH better than they used to be. The TDIs especially are very reliable. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2006 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
VW gets a bad reputation for reliability and quality though they build an excellent vehicle in terms of safety, handling and fun to drive. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
More work is needed to convince public that VW is a reliable brand. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Image of a good car, well built, good handling with lackluster dealer service leads to uninspiring owner experience for many. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Average car see full Volkswagen Jetta review