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Nissan Maxima and Tesla Model S 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    
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven2017 Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.
2015
Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.
38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
2013
Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.
2012
Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.

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Nissan Maxima vs. Tesla Model S Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Nissan Maxima and Tesla Model S problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Nissan Maxima Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
car that will last a very long time see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
Reputation is stellar and everyone who has ever owned one just raved about reliability and performance. see full Nissan Maxima review
2009 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
I drove Datsuns (a Nissan product) in the 1970s, and switched to Nissan Maximas in fall of 2004. I have owned Maximas of all generations except the first (I did carpool in a 1st gen Maxima for three years). I have always been impressed with the features, styling and performance of Maximas. As long as Nissan continues to give me the best combination of price, performance and features, I see no reason to switch. see full Nissan Maxima review
 

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