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Mercedes-Benz R-Class and BMW i3 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    
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.
2015
BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro). Common problem with the charging module earlier. Most problems continue to be powertrain-related.
38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.
2014
BMW i3
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 10.9 months per vehicle, 26800 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW i3 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mercedes-Benz R-Class and BMW i3 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Mercedes-Benz R-Classs and BMW i3s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mercedes-Benz R-Classs and BMW i3s 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 Mercedes-Benz R-Class and BMW i3 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Mercedes-Benz R-Class and BMW i3 have been recently.

To see how frequently Mercedes-Benz R-Class and BMW i3 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 302-horsepower 5.0L V8
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
higherclass minivan alternative see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
2006 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Of course, excellent quality reputation. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
Mercedes-Benz R-Class Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It's a luxury car. No matter where you go, people think you have money when you drive this car. Which sometime i hate how people judge me when they see me driving this car. Especially if you are working at a non profit company. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review
 

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