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Subaru Forester and Nissan Versa 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
[?] see reported repairs
  82 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15800 miles driven
41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven2016 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  41 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 28000 miles driven
105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven2015 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  105 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 43500 miles driven
68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.
2014
Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  68 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 56000 miles driven

Redesigned.
37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven2010 Subaru Forester
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 87200 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2009
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  26 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 107800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Subaru Forester vs. Nissan Versa Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Subaru Forester and Nissan Versa 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 Nissan Versa

Nissan Versa Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
After owning a 1992 pulsar with 400,000 KM and it was still running strong when i bought my versa. i decided Nissan because of the build quality of my pulsar. and i can hope i can get the same life from my tiida as i did from the pulsar see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
I am more or less hoping (being a first time Nissan buyer)this car will have very few problems. I want a car that I can drive with minamal maintenance problems. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Owned three nissans prior to this one with no problems. see full Nissan Versa review
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
I have had nissan sentra for 6 years. It was a very good experience.I know people having differents kinds of nissans products and generaly they are satisfides. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
As far as I know, the Japanese group of cars are all pretty reliable and for sure, far better than domestic brands. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
It may look drab, it is simple overall design has kept it a performer. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
CVT FWD
Nissan has always had a great reputation and image of sports cars and reliability. Not too cheap and not too expensive. see full Nissan Versa review
Nissan Versa Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
It is very weak on reliability compared to Toyota and Honda in consumer reports, and seems to be weakening on the True Delta charts. see full Nissan Versa review
2007 4dr Sedan 122-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I owned a Nissan that had major engine and body problems over its lifetime see full Nissan Versa review