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Nissan Xterra and Chevrolet Cruze 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    
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven2014 Chevrolet Cruze Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 54400 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87800 miles driven

The repair frequency was equally high for the 2011 earlier. Common problems with the PCV valve and water pump on the 1.4T engine.
2012
Chevrolet Cruze Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87800 miles driven

The repair frequency was equally high for the 2011 earlier. Common problems with the PCV valve and water pump on the 1.4T engine.

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Nissan Xterra vs. Chevrolet Cruze Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Nissan Xterra and Chevrolet Cruze problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Nissan Xterra Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
This vehicle is truly made for off-road. It performs very well on rough terrain and in deep snow right from the factory. see full Nissan Xterra review
2002 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
Nissan has a solid reputation for a reason - they make reliable and affordable cars. Generally nothing to get overly excited about, but a good performer. Except on the Xterra I love that profile. see full Nissan Xterra review
Nissan Xterra Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 261-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Nissan has a lower reliability reputation than toyota and honda. While I agree with that in general, I would say that xterra is an exception: it is on par with 4runner and fj cruiser on reliability and durability. Still, Nissan looks like doesn't care about their reputation in this area. It is actually quite close to subaru in this area - their reputation looks like not important to them, because nowadays they try to impress buyers with all that "innovation and technology" bs, instead of worrying about keeping a reputation of reliability and durability. see full Nissan Xterra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Chevrolet Cruze

Chevrolet Cruze Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 136-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Chevrolet bad reliability history (see aveo) see full Chevrolet Cruze review