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Year Make/Model Repair Trips Per 100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year    
2018 Honda Accord 45
64.285714285714% 64.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  41 Accords, 4.5 months of data per Accord, average 4500 miles
2017 Honda Accord 19
32.857142857143% 32.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  68 Accords, 10.3 months of data per Accord, average 12700 miles
2016 Honda Accord 26
49.319727891156% 49.319727891156% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  60 Accords, 9.9 months of data per Accord, average 25300 miles
2015 Honda Accord 7
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  89 Accords, 9.7 months of data per Accord, average 34600 miles
2014 Honda Accord 7
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  97 Accords, 10.2 months of data per Accord, average 48100 miles
2013 Honda Accord 13
4.1871921182266% 4.1871921182266% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  123 Accords, 10.2 months of data per Accord, average 57200 miles

Redesigned.
2012 Honda Accord 17
4.8262548262548% 4.8262548262548% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 Accords, 10.7 months of data per Accord, average 69000 miles
2011 Honda Accord 21
4.6583850931677% 4.6583850931677% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  25 Accords, 9.3 months of data per Accord, average 96200 miles
2010 Honda Accord 9
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  29 Accords, 9.3 months of data per Accord, average 87900 miles

Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years.
2009 Honda Accord 27
11.398176291793% 11.398176291793% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  39 Accords, 10.2 months of data per Accord, average 103300 miles

Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years.
2008 Honda Accord 38
20.32967032967% 20.32967032967% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  60 Accords, 8.9 months of data per Accord, average 104500 miles

Redesigned. Some reports of oil consumption for both engines, most of them over a year ago. Honda has extended the warranty for this issue to eight years--now running out.
2007 Honda Accord 42
17.281105990783% 17.281105990783% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  79 Accords, 9.3 months of data per Accord, average 132800 miles
2006 Honda Accord 42
18.571428571429% 18.571428571429% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  59 Accords, 9.2 months of data per Accord, average 130300 miles
2005 Honda Accord 60
32.142857142857% 32.142857142857% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  50 Accords, 9.2 months of data per Accord, average 144600 miles
2004 Honda Accord 40
12.686567164179% 12.686567164179% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  45 Accords, 9.9 months of data per Accord, average 164700 miles
2003 Honda Accord 72
39.97867803838% 39.97867803838% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  36 Accords, 9.8 months of data per Accord, average 156800 miles

Redesigned. Has long had a higher repair frequency than other model years.
2002 Honda Accord   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 Accords, 10.8 months of data per Accord, average 153800 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2001 Honda Accord   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Accords, 10.9 months of data per Accord, average 168800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2000 Honda Accord   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Accords, 10.0 months of data per Accord, average 137700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
1998 Honda Accord   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Accords, 10.2 months of data per Accord, average 217500 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2018 Honda Civic 10
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  30 Civics, 4.0 months of data per Civic, average 3300 miles
2017 Honda Civic 22
41.428571428571% 41.428571428571% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  61 Civics, 9.0 months of data per Civic, average 9400 miles
2016 Honda Civic 11
8.5034013605442% 8.5034013605442% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  55 Civics, 10.3 months of data per Civic, average 23200 miles
2015 Honda Civic 7
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  33 Civics, 9.9 months of data per Civic, average 37700 miles
2014 Honda Civic 4
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  32 Civics, 8.6 months of data per Civic, average 34900 miles
2013 Honda Civic 3
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  38 Civics, 9.8 months of data per Civic, average 51000 miles
2012 Honda Civic 15
1.7374517374517% 1.7374517374517% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  59 Civics, 9.7 months of data per Civic, average 74600 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
2011 Honda Civic   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  22 Civics, 9.0 months of data per Civic, average 81600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2010 Honda Civic 41
35.714285714286% 35.714285714286% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  36 Civics, 9.8 months of data per Civic, average 84100 miles
2009 Honda Civic 42
29.635258358663% 29.635258358663% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  50 Civics, 10.2 months of data per Civic, average 110800 miles
2008 Honda Civic 42
24.725274725275% 24.725274725275% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  63 Civics, 9.1 months of data per Civic, average 116700 miles
2007 Honda Civic 42
17.281105990783% 17.281105990783% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  49 Civics, 9.4 months of data per Civic, average 135300 miles
2006 Honda Civic 52
28.095238095238% 28.095238095238% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  45 Civics, 8.7 months of data per Civic, average 148300 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
2005 Honda Civic 56
28.571428571429% 28.571428571429% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  31 Civics, 8.3 months of data per Civic, average 144800 miles
2004 Honda Civic 75
42.537313432836% 42.537313432836% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  29 Civics, 9.4 months of data per Civic, average 158600 miles
2003 Honda Civic 66
34.861407249467% 34.861407249467% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  30 Civics, 9.7 months of data per Civic, average 169700 miles
2002 Honda Civic   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  21 Civics, 9.9 months of data per Civic, average 132600 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2001 Honda Civic   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 Civics, 7.9 months of data per Civic, average 167100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2000 Honda Civic   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Civics, 7.3 months of data per Civic, average 159200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2018 Honda Clarity   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Claritys, 4.2 months of data per Clarity, average 4700 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2018 Honda CR-V 0
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  35 CR-Vs, 4.6 months of data per CR-V, average 3900 miles
2017 Honda CR-V 23
44.285714285714% 44.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  112 CR-Vs, 9.6 months of data per CR-V, average 7900 miles
2016 Honda CR-V 8
0.34013605442177% 0.34013605442177% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  59 CR-Vs, 10.1 months of data per CR-V, average 18900 miles
2015 Honda CR-V 14
7.1428571428571% 7.1428571428571% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  65 CR-Vs, 9.6 months of data per CR-V, average 33900 miles
2014 Honda CR-V 18
12.857142857143% 12.857142857143% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  79 CR-Vs, 9.4 months of data per CR-V, average 43400 miles
2013 Honda CR-V 12
2.2167487684729% 2.2167487684729% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  59 CR-Vs, 10.1 months of data per CR-V, average 57600 miles
2012 Honda CR-V 28
21.814671814672% 21.814671814672% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  55 CR-Vs, 10.3 months of data per CR-V, average 63700 miles
2011 Honda CR-V 17
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 CR-Vs, 10.8 months of data per CR-V, average 77400 miles
2010 Honda CR-V 41
35.714285714286% 35.714285714286% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  32 CR-Vs, 11.1 months of data per CR-V, average 89100 miles
2009 Honda CR-V 40
27.203647416413% 27.203647416413% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  28 CR-Vs, 9.8 months of data per CR-V, average 107200 miles
2008 Honda CR-V 67
52.197802197802% 52.197802197802% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  34 CR-Vs, 10.0 months of data per CR-V, average 100700 miles
2007 Honda CR-V 46
20.967741935484% 20.967741935484% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  54 CR-Vs, 10.1 months of data per CR-V, average 113200 miles
2006 Honda CR-V   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 CR-Vs, 8.4 months of data per CR-V, average 125800 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2005 Honda CR-V 35
9.8214285714286% 9.8214285714286% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  27 CR-Vs, 8.8 months of data per CR-V, average 137400 miles
2004 Honda CR-V   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  19 CR-Vs, 9.3 months of data per CR-V, average 127500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2003 Honda CR-V   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 CR-Vs, 9.4 months of data per CR-V, average 162200 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2002 Honda CR-V   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  16 CR-Vs, 10.1 months of data per CR-V, average 168300 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2001 Honda CR-V   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  10 CR-Vs, 10.5 months of data per CR-V, average 150700 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2011 Honda CR-Z   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 CR-Zs, 10.3 months of data per CR-Z, average 86400 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2007 Honda Element   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Elements, 10.1 months of data per Element, average 133800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2006 Honda Element   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Elements, 10.5 months of data per Element, average 145200 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2005 Honda Element   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Elements, 7.8 months of data per Element, average 127000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2003 Honda Element   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  12 Elements, 9.5 months of data per Element, average 177600 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2016 Honda Fit 8
0.34013605442177% 0.34013605442177% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  32 Fits, 9.9 months of data per Fit, average 18400 miles
2015 Honda Fit 26
31.632653061224% 31.632653061224% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  53 Fits, 9.8 months of data per Fit, average 34400 miles

Redesigned.
2013 Honda Fit 17
12.068965517241% 12.068965517241% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  58 Fits, 9.8 months of data per Fit, average 52100 miles
2012 Honda Fit 19
7.9150579150579% 7.9150579150579% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  34 Fits, 9.3 months of data per Fit, average 59000 miles
2011 Honda Fit 21
4.6583850931677% 4.6583850931677% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  27 Fits, 10.5 months of data per Fit, average 82100 miles
2010 Honda Fit 16
0.87108013937282% 0.87108013937282% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  33 Fits, 9.3 months of data per Fit, average 78800 miles
2009 Honda Fit 25
8.9665653495441% 8.9665653495441% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  69 Fits, 9.6 months of data per Fit, average 109900 miles

Redesigned.
2008 Honda Fit 39
21.428571428571% 21.428571428571% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  35 Fits, 9.6 months of data per Fit, average 108300 miles
2007 Honda Fit 33
8.9861751152074% 8.9861751152074% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  43 Fits, 10.3 months of data per Fit, average 128400 miles
2017 Honda HR-V   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 HR-Vs, 10.2 months of data per HR-V, average 9400 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2016 Honda HR-V 10
5.7823129251701% 5.7823129251701% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  37 HR-Vs, 9.8 months of data per HR-V, average 26500 miles

First model year. Problems tend to be minor.
2010 Honda Insight 22
9.2334494773519% 9.2334494773519% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  35 Insights, 9.5 months of data per Insight, average 100800 miles
2018 Honda Odyssey 32
39.52380952381% 39.52380952381% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  37 Odysseys, 7.2 months of data per Odyssey, average 6200 miles
2016 Honda Odyssey 11
8.5034013605442% 8.5034013605442% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  49 Odysseys, 11.0 months of data per Odyssey, average 24800 miles
2015 Honda Odyssey 18
15.30612244898% 15.30612244898% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  47 Odysseys, 9.9 months of data per Odyssey, average 38800 miles
2014 Honda Odyssey 7
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  68 Odysseys, 10.2 months of data per Odyssey, average 52100 miles

Refreshed.
2013 Honda Odyssey 21
19.950738916256% 19.950738916256% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  29 Odysseys, 9.9 months of data per Odyssey, average 66300 miles
2012 Honda Odyssey 45
48.069498069498% 48.069498069498% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  58 Odysseys, 10.5 months of data per Odyssey, average 73300 miles
2011 Honda Odyssey 59
51.863354037267% 51.863354037267% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  53 Odysseys, 9.3 months of data per Odyssey, average 92200 miles

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.
2010 Honda Odyssey 50
48.257839721254% 48.257839721254% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  34 Odysseys, 10.0 months of data per Odyssey, average 108300 miles
2009 Honda Odyssey 44
32.066869300912% 32.066869300912% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  34 Odysseys, 10.3 months of data per Odyssey, average 115000 miles
2008 Honda Odyssey 63
47.802197802198% 47.802197802198% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  48 Odysseys, 9.5 months of data per Odyssey, average 138100 miles

Refreshed for this model year.
2007 Honda Odyssey 84
55.990783410138% 55.990783410138% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  64 Odysseys, 10.1 months of data per Odyssey, average 141500 miles
2006 Honda Odyssey 82
56.666666666667% 56.666666666667% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  56 Odysseys, 8.6 months of data per Odyssey, average 155500 miles
2005 Honda Odyssey 77
47.321428571429% 47.321428571429% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  57 Odysseys, 9.6 months of data per Odyssey, average 152500 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
2004 Honda Odyssey   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 Odysseys, 10.3 months of data per Odyssey, average 163500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2003 Honda Odyssey 50
21.215351812367% 21.215351812367% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  26 Odysseys, 9.3 months of data per Odyssey, average 172200 miles
2002 Honda Odyssey   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Odysseys, 11.9 months of data per Odyssey, average 176200 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2001 Honda Odyssey   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 Odysseys, 11.1 months of data per Odyssey, average 177000 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2017 Honda Pilot 22
41.428571428571% 41.428571428571% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  40 Pilots, 9.6 months of data per Pilot, average 10700 miles
2016 Honda Pilot 18
27.551020408163% 27.551020408163% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  61 Pilots, 10.7 months of data per Pilot, average 25700 miles

Redesigned for this model year. Common problems with trim, including a piece of the roof rack that becomes detached.
2015 Honda Pilot   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 Pilots, 9.5 months of data per Pilot, average 36100 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2014 Honda Pilot   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  24 Pilots, 10.1 months of data per Pilot, average 45500 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2013 Honda Pilot 18
14.039408866995% 14.039408866995% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  27 Pilots, 9.7 months of data per Pilot, average 67900 miles
2012 Honda Pilot 34
31.081081081081% 31.081081081081% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  41 Pilots, 9.5 months of data per Pilot, average 80100 miles
2011 Honda Pilot 44
33.229813664596% 33.229813664596% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  32 Pilots, 10.3 months of data per Pilot, average 96900 miles
2010 Honda Pilot   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  17 Pilots, 9.5 months of data per Pilot, average 96800 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2009 Honda Pilot 46
34.498480243161% 34.498480243161% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  44 Pilots, 10.0 months of data per Pilot, average 119000 miles

Redesigned for this model year.
2008 Honda Pilot 18
0% 0% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  25 Pilots, 8.2 months of data per Pilot, average 130500 miles
2007 Honda Pilot 79
51.382488479263% 51.382488479263% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  27 Pilots, 10.1 months of data per Pilot, average 129800 miles
2006 Honda Pilot 69
44.285714285714% 44.285714285714% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  48 Pilots, 9.8 months of data per Pilot, average 150500 miles

Refreshed. Common problem with radiator leaks.
2005 Honda Pilot 42
16.071428571429% 16.071428571429% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  33 Pilots, 10.5 months of data per Pilot, average 166200 miles
2004 Honda Pilot 61
30.597014925373% 30.597014925373% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  25 Pilots, 10.2 months of data per Pilot, average 175300 miles
2003 Honda Pilot   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  20 Pilots, 10.2 months of data per Pilot, average 147900 miles

* Small sample, members only.
2018 Honda Ridgeline   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  13 Ridgelines, 6.5 months of data per Ridgeline, average 5600 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2017 Honda Ridgeline 17
27.142857142857% 27.142857142857% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  47 Ridgelines, 10.7 months of data per Ridgeline, average 13800 miles
2009 Honda Ridgeline   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  14 Ridgelines, 9.3 months of data per Ridgeline, average 101800 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2008 Honda Ridgeline 60
44.505494505494% 44.505494505494% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  28 Ridgelines, 10.8 months of data per Ridgeline, average 120400 miles
2007 Honda Ridgeline 45
20.046082949309% 20.046082949309% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  34 Ridgelines, 10.2 months of data per Ridgeline, average 132300 miles
2006 Honda Ridgeline 61
36.666666666667% 36.666666666667% Fewest Trips Most Trips
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  37 Ridgelines, 10.1 months of data per Ridgeline, average 128000 miles
2005 Honda S2000   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  11 S2000s, 8.8 months of data per S2000, average 88900 miles

* Very small sample, members only.
2004 Honda S2000   small sample, members only   see reported repairs
  15 S2000s, 11.1 months of data per S2000, average 72400 miles

* Small sample, members only.

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Honda Reliability

You won't find Honda reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Honda truly differs from competing car models in reliability.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Honda reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Honda was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Honda has been recently.

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Honda

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Honda

Honda Reliability and Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 189-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed manual FWD
I have only had problems with the rear brake rotors over 3 years and 44000 miles. They were turned at around 20k miles due to pulsing, and I replaced them at 40000 miles due to pulsing. That is as good as it gets for any car I've ever owned. see full Honda review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4
10-speed shiftable automatic FWD
It's been fairly reliable. I have put nearly 80,000 miles and so far I have only had to deal with brakes. see full Honda review
2013 4dr Minivan, ext. 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
10-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Aside from the brakes, it's not too bad. Our shocks started leaking at 130,xxx miles. The passenger sliding door would jam at times but after our tech lubricated the sliders, everything appears to be fine now. The hydraulic belt tensioner started to fail prematurely, they're suppose to last 120k, our started making noises and was replaced at 80k. see full Honda review
2013 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
It's up to the reputation of Honda. Perfect. see full Honda review
2012 2dr Coupe turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Our past Hondas have been the most reliable cars we've owned. I would expect the Accord Coupe to be much more reliable long-term than the Volkswagen. see full Honda review
2012 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.4L I4
CVT AWD
We have had zero problems with this vehicle. Most vehicles I've had in the past required one more return trips when new. see full Honda review
2012 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.5L I4
CVT FWD
This is my second Honda Fit. Neither of them have required repairs. see full Honda review
2011 4dr Sedan turbocharged 192hp 1.5L I4
CVT FWD
Now approaching 140,000 miles and other than 2 sets of tires, only cost has been maintenance as called for by Miantenance Minder. I drove an 2008 Accord to 150,000 and passed on to a family member with similar experience (although brakes had been replaced). see full Honda review
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Besides some transmission snafus in the past, most people I know with Odysseys have virtually no problems. see full Honda review
2011 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.5L I4
CVT FWD
Jazz (Fit) is rated #6 in Europe in terms of reliability by a warranty company. Few problems reported on Truedelta. Consumer Reports rates reliability high. No long term test I have read has had any issues. see full Honda review
Honda Reliability and Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 0 The car feels durable and generally reliable, but expect some software glitches and likely more small issues than one may encounter in a Toyota. I still feel their cars to be more reliable than any American car though, and given the cars seem to have more thoughtfulness in their design/engineering I find this to be a worthwhile tradeoff.
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Subaru seems to have struggled with their build consistency as demand for their vehicles has surged. Avoiding the first model years is a safe bet.
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We have our first dealer visit next week for some defects that will be handled under warranty. Here's what that will cover:
  • Lane-keeping assist needs calibration, the car wants to keep too far into the right side of the lane.
  • Voice commands work fine in all other parts of the system except the navigation system. As soon as you get to anything where it asks for a location, it cannot process what you say no matter how simple it is. (Cannot even process a state name). It is not intermittent, it flat-out does not work. Only started after updating the maps via USB.
  • Shaking when braking on the highway, undoubtedly a warped rear brake rotor.
  • Weird distortion/electronic squeaking from dashboard tweeters in very specific circumstances (easily reproducible with the right songs).
I consider these all to be fairly minor issues and seemingly easy to resolve. Mechanically and build-quality wise the car has been great. 12,000 miles and there's only one intermittent rattle from the sunglasses-holder area. see full Honda review
2013 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
The other reason was sheer reliability. Lots of little things went wrong with the car, and a spotty dealer network meant each one took 3-5 hours out of my day. The shifter knob came off in my hand while driving. The steering shaft developed a "clunk" and needed fixing. Various bits of plastic trim came off. The seat got a little wobbly. All of this in the first nine months! see full Honda review
2013 4dr Minivan, ext. 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
10-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I cannot compain enough about the brakes. The brakes on our 2013 Odyssey Touring is the absolute worse part about this otherwise terrific van. Brake job (machine rotors or replace rotors) every 7,500 miles is rediculous and expensive! see full Honda review
2012 4dr SUV 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed automatic AWD
We had owned a Honda Accord and a Honda CRV previously, and so we expected this Pilot to be as well built and trouble free. Not so. We've had multiple problems with the HVAC system. For example, the a/c turns itself on despite manual override. The color of the bumper is aging differently (yellowing) compared to the body. Motors in the side-view mirrors have repeatedly failed. see full Honda review
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
May not be as good as the Sienna, but it will still be a great inexpensive van for many years. see full Honda review
2010 4dr Hatch 128-horsepower 1.5L I4
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Replacement tire choices very limited and the stock (Dunlop) tires do not get very many miles before needing replacement, 23,000 miles in our case. see full Honda review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 1.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
clutch should not go out in 9k miles see full Honda review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 252hp 2.0L I4
10-speed shiftable automatic FWD
window and trunk rattles see full Honda review
2008 4dr Minivan, ext. 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
9-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Odyssey has reported reliability issues. see full Honda review
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Had an oil leak at 27,000 miles that required warranty work. It was a known problem. On returning home I found the engine grounding strap had not been reattached. see full Honda review