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Lexus RX and Nissan Altima 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, 11.2 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 Lexus RX
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  37 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2013		 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 64300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven

Redesigned.2010		 Lexus RX Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven

Redesigned.
31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven2010 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 95100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 112800 miles driven2008 Lexus RX Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 112800 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven2008 Nissan Altima Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 110300 miles driven

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Lexus RX vs. Nissan Altima Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Lexus RX and Nissan Altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Lexus RX Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Image is that of highest quality standards and history has proven that to be true. see full Lexus RX review
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 well-known reputation for high quality, comfort and performance see full Lexus RX review
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 The rep is that these cars are well screwed together. This one certainly is see full Lexus RX review
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Remains one of the best luxury values around with cache. You get a lot when you get an RX, but give up only a little bit of handling and gas mileage. Why would anyone want to buy a highlander instead of this??? see full Lexus RX review
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Lexus is rated No.1 for quality, fewest defects and highest owner satisfaction every year. I believe they have been voted No.1 for twelve years in a row. see full Lexus RX review
 

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

Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD		 This is a great car, very comfortable to drive, great on the highway. Fuel econoby SUPERB! see full Nissan Altima review
2013 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 We have owned 4 Maximas in the past, and were considering another, when we took a drive in this car. If you're a Maxima fan, don't drive this one or you'll take it home! see full Nissan Altima review
2009 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Nissan has an outstanding reputation for longevity and great performance. My next car will be a Maxima. I look forward to driving the 4 door sports car. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 I have always heard good things from other Altima and Nissan owners. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Voted at or near the top in customer satisfaction. Have owned numerous Nissan vehicles and have nothing but great things to say about them. see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Dependable,reliable,comfortable see full Nissan Altima review
2008 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 In Kuwait Nissan has a very good image. Resale value is really good see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 Having owned a bullet-proof Maxima for 7 years, I am looking forward to more of the same from the Altima. So far, so good. see full Nissan Altima review
2007 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Japaneese Quality see full Nissan Altima review
Nissan Altima Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 2.5L I4
CVT FWD		 Nissan frequently uses cheap parts and don't really want to stand by their products. They used to make good reliable cars, but not so much anymore. see full Nissan Altima review
2012 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD		 Well respected. see full Nissan Altima review