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Subaru Legacy and Honda CR-V 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, 11.2 months per vehicle, 11600 miles driven2017 Honda CR-V
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  82 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 11600 miles driven
140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Subaru Legacy
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  140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22800 miles driven2016 Honda CR-V
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 22800 miles driven
122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2016 Subaru Legacy
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  122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 38100 miles driven2015 Honda CR-V
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  48 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 38100 miles driven
93 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41300 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problems with wind noise around the front side windows and the fuel door release.2015		 Subaru Legacy
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  93 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 41300 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problems with wind noise around the front side windows and the fuel door release.
56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48500 miles driven2014 Honda CR-V
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  56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 48500 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Subaru Legacy
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  48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61300 miles driven2013 Honda CR-V
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  48 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 61300 miles driven
77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven2013 Subaru Legacy
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  77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven
44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 68300 miles driven2012 Honda CR-V
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  44 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 68300 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven2012 Subaru Legacy
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 83100 miles driven2011 Honda CR-V
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  35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 83100 miles driven
80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven2011 Subaru Legacy
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  80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven
28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 94900 miles driven2010 Honda CR-V Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 94900 miles driven
52 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Dramatic improvement in reliability compared to the previous generation.2010		 Subaru Legacy
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  52 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Dramatic improvement in reliability compared to the previous generation.
28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven2008 Honda CR-V Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 103600 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.2008		 Subaru Legacy
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.
43 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 114200 miles driven2007 Honda CR-V
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  43 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 114200 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 114900 miles driven

Muliple reports of problems with head gaskets, cv joint boots, sway bar links, and wheel bearings.2006		 Subaru Legacy Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 114900 miles driven

Muliple reports of problems with head gaskets, cv joint boots, sway bar links, and wheel bearings.
31 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 125300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.2005		 Subaru Legacy H4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  31 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 125300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Most common problems involve struts, wheel bearings, steering pump, CV joints.

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Subaru Legacy vs. Honda CR-V Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Subaru Legacy and Honda CR-V problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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

Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		 Subaru is a brand known for reliability see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD		 Subarus are known for their reliability and longevity. They are much less common than most makes and are known for being different. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Very reliable see full Subaru Legacy review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 They are made to last. You see plenty of old Subarus still going strong, especially in cold weather regions like Canada and the US north East. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I flagged brand and image here because I like how my LGT in distinct without calling attention to itself. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 Subaru has a pretty good reputation and image...although it is a bit quircky as viewed by some. Reputation (a good one) usually has a major affect on resale value. see full Subaru Legacy review
2002 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD		 where I live in the country most people have Subarus and the dealer is nearby and has a good reputation. see full Subaru Legacy review
Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD		 I flagged brand reputation & image as a dislike too because I see so many people asking questions like ‘LGT or G35 or 3 series?.’ These are great cars, but you don’t want to buy one if you want impress people. This is a plus or minus depending on who you see full Subaru Legacy review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 Great reputation = great resale value see full Honda CR-V review
2010 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Overall it is a very easy car to own. No problems, easy to get in and out of, easy to drive. Good storage. it is well designed and well built. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 I have always been a Toyota buyer.... I did not like the styling of the new Rav and decided to give Honda a look. Glad I did... Honda and Toyota always seemed to run neck and neck on quality.... now I hear Toyota has slipped a bit. see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 expected resale value in three years see full Honda CR-V review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 The crv has a reputation for keeping a high resale value. we keep are cars for about 10 yrs and I hope to resell for a reasonable price. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Reliability, quality, handling better than Toyota. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 Have owned several Hondas and all were excellent vehicles in design and execution. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 Honda! see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 Resale good. see full Honda CR-V review
2007 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 I owned an Accord for 13 years and few problems. To me, Honda means reliability and problem-free ownership. see full Honda CR-V review
Honda CR-V Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 180-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic AWD		 All Honda owners that I know LOVE their vehicle, and they all claim their next purchase will be another Honda. This is my first Honda and with only (500) miles on it, I have little, if anything to gripe about. see full Honda CR-V review
2002 4dr SUV 160-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual AWD		 Love the Honda image. see full Honda CR-V review
2000 4dr SUV 146-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic AWD		 what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Honda CR-V review