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Mazda MX-5 Miata and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport 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    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2016		 Mazda MX-5 Miata
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
50 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 26300 miles driven2016 Subaru Impreza
[?] see reported repairs
  50 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 26300 miles driven
49 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49600 miles driven2015 Subaru Impreza
[?] see reported repairs
  49 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 49600 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 59500 miles driven2014 Subaru Impreza Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 59500 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 69600 miles driven2013 Subaru Impreza Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 69600 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 79100 miles driven

Impreza redesigned for this model year. Some reports of excessive oil consumption in the Impreza.2012		 Subaru Impreza Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 79100 miles driven

Impreza redesigned for this model year. Some reports of excessive oil consumption in the Impreza.
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2006		 Mazda MX-5 Miata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda MX-5 Miata and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sports with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda MX-5 Miatas and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sports 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda MX-5 Miata and Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Be prepared for compliments and looks. This car attracts people. It looks good and is FUN FUN FUN. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Miatas have good reliability, and the Miata is the kind of car that makes everyone smile, and other MX5 owners wave. Really. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Very good reliability and value. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport

Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Hatch 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Very high rating from Consumer Reports. Make recommended by son (for AWD) & friends. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2010 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Subaru is known for building good quality cars for a good price. Their zero landfill plants make the WRX a more environmentally friendly decision than the Prius (even with only 25 MPG). And of course, their symmetrical AWD, which surprised even me. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 265hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Supposed to be a good brand, good heritage. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I like that they are actively involved in motor sports and support non-factory teams. I also like their reliability and use of flat engines see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2007 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Subaru has always had a reputation of being solid and reliable, and also of having the best AWD powertrain on the market. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I like how Subaru advertises on television of love for a Subaru. Also Subaru has dealer sponsered events, which is a big plus! I love attending those events and chatting with other subaru owners. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 293hp 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 Rally proven with the road car looking similar enough to show the connection. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2007 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Rally heritage is even evident in base model, no stick, no turbo, but still decent handling. Subaru has performed flawlessly through 4 winters with minus 40 degrees Celcius weather - very popular in Canada for obvious practical reasons. see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2006 4dr Wagon 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Sporty, reliability, safety, fun to drive see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review
2006 4dr Sedan 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 subaru community, known for reliability see full Subaru Impreza / Outback Sport review