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Honda Ridgeline and Kia Optima 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    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 18300 miles driven2017 Honda Ridgeline
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 18300 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven2013 Kia Optima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 73200 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 135000 miles driven2007 Honda Ridgeline Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 135000 miles driven
31 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 131900 miles driven2006 Honda Ridgeline Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 131900 miles driven

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Kia Optima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Honda Ridgeline and Kia Optima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Honda Ridgeline Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Company offer excellent record see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Everyone of the Honda cars and trucks are on Consumer Reports recommended list. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2008 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 not sure yet. onley three months old. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Brand reputation for reliability, resale, and honest value see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 I have a friend who is in his 2nd jeep wrangler unlimited within 12 months. His first was bought back by Chrysler and now his 2nd has the same, incurable problem. My Honda Ridgeline has been flawless in reliability, comfort, towing and off road at 33k. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Hondas have a reputation for durability and value. This is our third Honda. Those before had no problems beyond routine maintenance. You take care of a Honda and it will last. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Its a Honda! see full Honda Ridgeline review
2007 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 It is a true multi-purpose truck. Rides / handles like a sedan, but carries cargo like a medium truck. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2006 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 I am a first-time Honda owner and am convinced they are among the best among automakers in terms of engineering, creativity and functionality. see full Honda Ridgeline review
2006 4dr SUT 247-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 it is a honda- was supposed to be trouble free. but it left me stranded when the ignition lockset failed. the thing would not start. rather disappointing at 46,000 miles, out of guarantee. see full Honda Ridgeline review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Kia Optima

Kia Optima Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 274hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Kia doesn't have the best reputation, though I get the sense that it's slowly improving. Speaking personally, I would have laughed at the idea of buying/leasing anything from Kia even three years ago. However, in that time, I've had two: a 2011 Kia Sportage EX and, now, a 2013 Kia Optima SX Limited. The mediocre brand image is a unfortunate, because if you slapped another make's emblem on this car, people would probably be absolutely gushing over it. As I said, I don't think their image is improving, though. see full Kia Optima review
2007 4dr Sedan 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 poor trade in value but intend to keep long time due to great warranty; Kia discounting cars in USA to gain brand penetration; much better priced here than in Europe for the same car. see full Kia Optima review