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Mazda Mazda3 and Honda CR-V Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
82 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 11600 miles driven2017 Honda CR-V
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  82 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 11600 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven2017 Mazda Mazda3
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  39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 14900 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22800 miles driven2016 Honda CR-V
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22800 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 26000 miles driven2016 Mazda Mazda3
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  42 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 26000 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 38100 miles driven2015 Honda CR-V
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  48 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 38100 miles driven
51 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven2015 Mazda Mazda3
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  51 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 35400 miles driven
56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48500 miles driven2014 Honda CR-V
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  56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48500 miles driven
67 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2014
Mazda Mazda3
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  67 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 50000 miles driven

Redesigned.
48 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61300 miles driven2013 Honda CR-V
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  48 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61300 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven2013 Mazda Mazda3
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  38 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 62400 miles driven
44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 68300 miles driven2012 Honda CR-V
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  44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 68300 miles driven
59 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81200 miles driven2012 Mazda Mazda3
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  59 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 81200 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 83100 miles driven2011 Honda CR-V
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  35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 83100 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 72400 miles driven2011 Mazda Mazda3 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 72400 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 94900 miles driven2010 Honda CR-V Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 94900 miles driven
54 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 93600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2010
Mazda Mazda3
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  54 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 93600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven2008 Honda CR-V Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 112700 miles driven2008 Mazda Mazda3
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  35 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 112700 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 114200 miles driven2007 Honda CR-V
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  43 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 114200 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.
2007
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  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 122400 miles driven

First model year for the MazdaSpeed3.

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda CR-V Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mazda Mazda3 and Honda CR-V reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mazda Mazda3s and Honda CR-Vs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mazda Mazda3s and Honda CR-Vs 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 Mazda3 and Honda CR-V lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mazda Mazda3 and Honda CR-V have been recently.

To see how frequently Mazda Mazda3 and Honda CR-V problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mazda Mazda3

Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good reputation, and quality is way up. JDPower just put them right at the top, over Civic see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Even though many disagree... The smile in the front of the 3 is in reality a "grin". Mazda designs vehicles that keep drivers want to test their vehicles and continue driving them. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Zoom Zoom is an effective marketing strategy. The original Rx7 (which I owned) put real go-cart style sports car performance in an affordable bracket. They continue to do so with the RX8, as well as the 3 and 6 see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Sedan 167-horsepower 2.5L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I seem to like almost all the cars they produce. Sporty ones (mx-5, rx-8) and not so sporty ones (CX suvs, mazda6). Besides, Zoom-Zoom! see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2010 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Mazda has always been reliable and viewed as a fun to drive, sporty brand. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
This car has won Car & Driver Magazines Best Hot Hatch comparison 3 years running. It is THE BEST performance buy on the market. The 3 has good CR/CU/JD Power ratings. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Mazda lives up to its zoom tagline and is known for reliability and longevity. The 3 is the successor to the Protege5. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4
6-speed manual FWD
"Fun" see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Good rep.... see full Mazda Mazda3 review
2007 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
mazda has a big mileage warrenty and is known for the cars having a sporty feel. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
Mazda Mazda3 Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The are not really known to be reliable and this is high in my list. see full Mazda Mazda3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
Great reputation = great resale value see full Honda CR-V review
2010 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Overall it is a very easy car to own. No problems, easy to get in and out of, easy to drive. Good storage. it is well designed and well built. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
I have always been a Toyota buyer.... I did not like the styling of the new Rav and decided to give Honda a look. Glad I did... Honda and Toyota always seemed to run neck and neck on quality.... now I hear Toyota has slipped a bit. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
expected resale value in three years see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
The crv has a reputation for keeping a high resale value. we keep are cars for about 10 yrs and I hope to resell for a reasonable price. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Reliability, quality, handling better than Toyota. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
Have owned several Hondas and all were excellent vehicles in design and execution. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
Honda! see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
Resale good. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
I owned an Accord for 13 years and few problems. To me, Honda means reliability and problem-free ownership. see full Honda CR-V review
Honda CR-V Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD
All Honda owners that I know LOVE their vehicle, and they all claim their next purchase will be another Honda. This is my first Honda and with only (500) miles on it, I have little, if anything to gripe about. see full Honda CR-V review
2002 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Love the Honda image. see full Honda CR-V review
2000 4dr SUV 146-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Honda CR-V review