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Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Ford Explorer 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    
34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Ford Explorer Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  34 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Ford Explorer Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorers with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Mercedes-Benz R-Classs and Ford Explorers 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 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer have been recently.

To see how frequently Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Ford Explorer 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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Lots of them on the road. see full Ford Explorer review
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Ford may not be perfect, but they are still solid. see full Ford Explorer review
Ford Explorer Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Ford Explorers were long a bad brand based on the tire fiasco that was proven, for the most part, was owner created. So have high expectations that it will improve. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Fords do not have the same reputation for quality as imports. see full Ford Explorer review
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD
Ford is not considered a premium brand. see full Ford Explorer review