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Kia Optima and Nissan Xterra 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    
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

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Kia Optima vs. Nissan Xterra Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

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
 

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

Nissan Xterra Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 This vehicle is truly made for off-road. It performs very well on rough terrain and in deep snow right from the factory. see full Nissan Xterra review
2002 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Nissan has a solid reputation for a reason - they make reliable and affordable cars. Generally nothing to get overly excited about, but a good performer. Except on the Xterra I love that profile. see full Nissan Xterra review
Nissan Xterra Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Nissan has a lower reliability reputation than toyota and honda. While I agree with that in general, I would say that xterra is an exception: it is on par with 4runner and fj cruiser on reliability and durability. Still, Nissan looks like doesn't care about their reputation in this area. It is actually quite close to subaru in this area - their reputation looks like not important to them, because nowadays they try to impress buyers with all that "innovation and technology" bs, instead of worrying about keeping a reputation of reliability and durability. see full Nissan Xterra review