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Lexus ES and Toyota 4Runner 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    
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 26200 miles driven2016 Toyota 4Runner
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  37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 26200 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 36200 miles driven2015 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 36200 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 127300 miles driven2008 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 127300 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven2007 Toyota 4Runner
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  43 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 173500 miles driven2004 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 173500 miles driven

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Lexus ES vs. Toyota 4Runner Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Lexus ES and Toyota 4Runner reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Lexus ESs and Toyota 4Runners with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Lexus ESs and Toyota 4Runners 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 Lexus ES and Toyota 4Runner lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Lexus ES and Toyota 4Runner have been recently.

To see how frequently Lexus ES and Toyota 4Runner problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Lexus ES

Lexus ES Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The ES is luxurious, classy, yet not too overtly ostentatious. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Among the best of the best for reliability and elegance. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I have owned several Toyota vehicles without any major repairs. see full Lexus ES review
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Lexus is a brand with a reputation for reliability and a high degree of service. see full Lexus ES review
Lexus ES Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I originally bought the Lexus for its reputation and resale value. With everything going on with the Camry and other Toyota models as far as recalls, I thought it better to sell it now before the resale value plummets and it has no value. see full Lexus ES review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Solid reputation and great dealer support see full Toyota 4Runner review
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
It is a cult car. People tend to buy one 4runner and continue to buy them for the rest of their lives. I like knowing that I drive a car that people love so much it will be the only car they own. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
its good see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota has a great reputation, I knew I wanted another Toyota. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
well built known reliability see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota stands for quality. Well built, and holds its value see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Again, these characteristics are proven top notch by years of useage and also good sales numbers. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Long model life, good resale value, strong "truck" chassis platform. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
its a toyota see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota has an excellent brand image in terms of quality and reliability, and the 4Runner in particular has a great image as an all-terrain, all-weather, do anything type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review
Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not American, not Union- I feel kinda guilty see full Toyota 4Runner review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Toyota 4Runner review