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Kia Sportage and Acura TL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Kia Sportage vs. Acura TL Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Kia Sportage and Acura TL problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Kia Sportage Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Research revealed surprising quality and positive ratings from professional and KIA owners. The new 10 yr/100,00 mi. warranty iced the cake. see full Kia Sportage review
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 138hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual AWD
This is my 2nd Kia and the brand has a good reputation with me. I also like the no nonsense image and the exceptional warranty. see full Kia Sportage review
Kia Sportage Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.4L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm just really ticked off that the fuel economy is nowhere CLOSE to what was advertised. Want to return this vehicle and get a vehicle from a different Company. For anyone else affected by the fuel economy, there is a "compensation program" that uses low estimates for every facet of calculation, so they want to pay you about 1/5 of what you really should receive for fuel compensation. Just despicable of KIA. Will never buy one again, and forewarn others. This is a really dirty practice done to boost sales over other companies. Fuel economy is completely unachievable. It is fraudulent advertising. Never KIA again. see full Kia Sportage review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Acura TL

Acura TL Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Its a great quality car, from a company that stands behind it. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Acura (or Honda) is an exceedingly reliable make. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Reliability, resale, handling. Good value for your money. The TL is a smart purchase, not a flashy one. see full Acura TL review
2008 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda quality and reliablity see full Acura TL review
2006 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Sporty but not brutal see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
An Acura is considered classy in my social network see full Acura TL review
2005 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Brother in law recommended car as reliable and he was right see full Acura TL review
2004 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed manual FWD
This car has been about 100% trouble free for me. Aside from one trim problem, fixed under warranty, there have been no issues with this car. see full Acura TL review
2003 4dr Sedan 260-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Honda lineage suggests that the car would be reliable and hold value. see full Acura TL review