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Honda Pilot and Volkswagen Jetta 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    
28 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 17200 miles driven2017 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 17200 miles driven
51 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Common problems with trim, including a piece of the roof rack that becomes detached.2016		 Honda Pilot
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  51 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Common problems with trim, including a piece of the roof rack that becomes detached.
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
29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 85200 miles driven2012 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 85200 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 102800 miles driven2011 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 102800 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 121100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2009		 Honda Pilot
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  35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 121100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Refreshed. Common problem with radiator leaks.2006		 Honda Pilot
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  39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Refreshed. Common problem with radiator leaks.
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 174800 miles driven2005 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 174800 miles driven

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Honda Pilot vs. Volkswagen Jetta Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

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

Honda Pilot Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Pilot meets most of our expectations for a good small SUV with lots of utility while returning relatively good gas mileage compared to competition see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Known as a quality vehicle that will last without major recalls or repairs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Reliability and function are most importnat to me and this suv had lots of both. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Known as a quality vehicle that will last for years without major recalls and it has one of the lowest costs of ownership. 3 of the top 10 on the list are hondas. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Honda has always been a reliable brand see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Better resale value and reputation for reliability see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Honda pricing practices a very good. see full Honda Pilot review
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 rated tops by consumer reports and friends. see full Honda Pilot review
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Honda has the best reliability reputation and the highest resale of any non-luxury auto brand see full Honda Pilot review
Honda Pilot Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Honda's has a great reputation, so design your car to fit a 6'5" person and I'll buy one, okay, get a touch screen navigation system, move the glove box above the knees, and kill the road noise - and more beige interior choices. see full Honda Pilot 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