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Subaru Outback and Honda Pilot 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    
28 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 17200 miles driven2017 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 17200 miles driven
140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Subaru Outback
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  140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
51 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Common problems with trim, including a piece of the roof rack that becomes detached.
2016
Honda Pilot
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  51 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 30500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Common problems with trim, including a piece of the roof rack that becomes detached.
122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2016 Subaru Outback
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  122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 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 Outback
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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.
48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Subaru Outback
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  48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven2013 Subaru Outback
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  77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 85200 miles driven2012 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 85200 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven2012 Subaru Outback
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 102800 miles driven2011 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 102800 miles driven
80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven2011 Subaru Outback
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  80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 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 Outback
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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.
35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 121100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2009
Honda Pilot
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  35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 121100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

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

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.
39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Refreshed. Common problem with radiator leaks.
2006
Honda Pilot
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  39 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 158200 miles driven

Refreshed. Common problem with radiator leaks.
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
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  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.
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 174800 miles driven2005 Honda Pilot Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 174800 miles driven
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 Outback 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 Outback vs. Honda Pilot Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

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

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

Subaru Outback Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Lived up to reputation, one year 20,000 miles no repairs. see full Subaru Outback review
2012 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
This is our 3rd Outback and 10th Subaru with ours and our kids. We love Subaru's. Safety was the reason we purchased our first Subie, a '95 Legacy, for our daughter. All wheel drive and the other safety features of Subaru sold us. We still feel like our Subaru's give us an edge in any unexpected unpleasant situation on the road. When Subaru came to the U.S., it was known for quirky fun vehicles. The Subaru's of today remain fun, but a lot of the quirkiness is gone. In design and execution, they seem more mainstream now. Our Subaru's have been reliable. The all wheel drive system seems bullet proof and with one exception the engines have been the same. Our '99 Outback has had an overheating gremlin. With normal maintenance a Subaru can be trouble free. see full Subaru Outback review
2011 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Most Subaru owners go back again when changing their cars see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 256-horsepower 3.6L H6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
It has engendered fierce owner loyalty. I wanted to understand that better after owning many other vehicles over 4 decades. see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
After reading the excellent reviews on Conumer Reports, and talking to Subaru owners I beagn to like the product. After seeing the bank for my buck value and then driving one I was sold! see full Subaru Outback review
2010 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Very durable and GREAT in the snow. see full Subaru Outback review
2009 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Many independent reviewers gave it high ratings, and current owners we s/w gave it high ratings for performance & satisfaction. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
sturdey, reliable, lasts for ever. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I take care of my own vehicle maintenance, and I like the reputation for longevity that the drive-train, engine components, and suspensions have. I do regular oil changes with Mobil 1 synthetic, and get 200K miles out of my cars. see full Subaru Outback review
2008 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Again, these cars are everywhere in the Northwest. This leads to wide availability of quality independent mechanics. see full Subaru Outback review
 

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

Honda Pilot Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Pilot meets most of our expectations for a good small SUV with lots of utility while returning relatively good gas mileage compared to competition see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Known as a quality vehicle that will last without major recalls or repairs. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Reliability and function are most importnat to me and this suv had lots of both. see full Honda Pilot review
2009 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Known as a quality vehicle that will last for years without major recalls and it has one of the lowest costs of ownership. 3 of the top 10 on the list are hondas. see full Honda Pilot review
2008 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Honda has always been a reliable brand see full Honda Pilot review
2007 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD
5-speed automatic FWD
Better resale value and reputation for reliability see full Honda Pilot review
2005 4dr SUV 255-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Honda pricing practices a very good. see full Honda Pilot review
2004 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
rated tops by consumer reports and friends. see full Honda Pilot review
2003 4dr SUV 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Honda has the best reliability reputation and the highest resale of any non-luxury auto brand see full Honda Pilot review
Honda Pilot Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Honda's has a great reputation, so design your car to fit a 6'5" person and I'll buy one, okay, get a touch screen navigation system, move the glove box above the knees, and kill the road noise - and more beige interior choices. see full Honda Pilot review