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Subaru Forester and Honda Odyssey 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    
82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven2017 Subaru Forester
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  82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven2016 Honda Odyssey
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  43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 29300 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven2016 Subaru Forester
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  41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven2015 Honda Odyssey
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 44200 miles driven
105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven2015 Subaru Forester
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  105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven
54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 56600 miles driven

Refreshed.2014		 Honda Odyssey
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  54 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 56600 miles driven

Refreshed.
68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.2014		 Subaru Forester
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  68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.
50 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 78500 miles driven2012 Honda Odyssey
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  50 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 78500 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97500 miles driven

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.2011		 Honda Odyssey
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  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 97500 miles driven

First year of fourth-generation Odyssey. Some reports of defective piston rings.
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 115900 miles driven2010 Honda Odyssey Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 115900 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven2010 Subaru Forester
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  37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven2009 Honda Odyssey Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2009		 Subaru Forester Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
35 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 142700 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.2008		 Honda Odyssey
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  35 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 142700 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven2007 Honda Odyssey
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  54 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 144000 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven2006 Honda Odyssey
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  39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 157100 miles driven
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2005		 Honda Odyssey
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Subaru Forester vs. Honda Odyssey Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Subaru Forester and Honda Odyssey problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Well known reliability. Their cars last a long time. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 The all wheel drive go in all weather conditions reputation. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Known for making good cars. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Rugged, reliable, green--truly seems a brand that inspires loyalty and gives every reason to repeat as a customer see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Fine. It should be designated the official state car of New Hampshire! see full Subaru Forester review
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 local dealer is first or second in Northeast every year; other owners have generally positive comments; inmage says sensible, but reliable see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Automaker personally inspects everycar throughout production. Entire car line-up has highest safety ratings compared to others. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 Subaru AWD is great. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I have numerous friends with Subarus, all of them have had amazing great reliability with few, if any problems. see full Subaru Forester review
2003 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 As noted above, stellar reputation among owners. reputation for being just a little different. see full Subaru Forester review
Subaru Forester Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Subaru is rare on France and Belgium raods. Not a lot of dealers see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda Odyssey

Honda Odyssey Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Honda is making the best quality minivan right now. Sienna and Quest are also very good in their own ways. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Again, Honda makes a car that keeps running. They usually get good gas mileage and are tops in most consumer reviews. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Honda has a good reputation for providing an excellent car. see full Honda Odyssey review
2007 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Honda makes reliable vehicles all around that look sleek, hold their value and are maintenance free see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Honda produces awesome vehicles as I have owned two Accords in the past. They are great deals for the money and run forever. see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Hondas hold their resale well see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Honda reliability see full Honda Odyssey review
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Perception of quality leads to high resale value see full Honda Odyssey review
2005 4dr Minivan, ext. 255-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD		 Honda reputation for reliability is legendary see full Honda Odyssey review
2004 4dr Minivan, ext. 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 very good see full Honda Odyssey review
Honda Odyssey Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Minivan, ext. 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Really I do not dislike the Odyssey. I bought it to use taking cloths etc. to Florida for the winter. The Mercedes does not have the cargo volume I need even if the mpg is much better see full Honda Odyssey review