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Nissan Z and Toyota RAV4 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    
52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven2017 Toyota RAV4
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  52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven2016 Toyota RAV4
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven2014 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven
53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

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2013
Toyota RAV4
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  53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven2012 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven2011 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven2010 Toyota RAV4
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  38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven2009 Toyota RAV4
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven2008 Toyota RAV4
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  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven2007 Toyota RAV4
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  35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven

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Nissan Z vs. Toyota RAV4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Nissan Z and Toyota RAV4 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Nissan Zs and Toyota RAV4s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Nissan Zs and Toyota RAV4s 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 Z and Toyota RAV4 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Nissan Z and Toyota RAV4 have been recently.

To see how frequently Nissan Z and Toyota RAV4 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Nissan Z Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Besides the fact that the Z has been around for more than 40 years and has an engine that has won multiple awards it is from Nissan who has long been known for having high quality and a forever life span. see full Nissan Z review
2008 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
dependable, reliable see full Nissan Z review
2007 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
The "Z" says it all. see full Nissan Z review
2006 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
reliability see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Nissan makes good quality cars. see full Nissan Z review
2005 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
this car has been around for over 35 yrs and i have never heard a bad word or report on it. see full Nissan Z review
2003 2dr Hatch 287-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed manual RWD
Nissan is known for making great products. see full Nissan Z review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Rav4 reports & reviews rated this vehicle close to the top of the heap of all SUVs in virtually every respect - this was another strong reason we chose it. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Good resale value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Inspite of its recent problems, I still think Toyota is a top notch company. I do think they need to take more interest in problem resolution. I get the impression that Toyota has become somewhat indifferent to their customers. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
A very reliable vehicle, which has a high second hand value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Toyota has had a solid reputation for several years with minimal issues. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota is one of the elite manuf. in my mind. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great resale and reliability see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
A very popular small SUV with an outstanding reputation, Toyota has steadily improved this vehicle to make it a top notch contender. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Generally Toyota has a very good reputation although they do make some dogs I have an older Highlander and the quality has been outstanding see full Toyota RAV4 review