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Subaru Outback and Toyota Prius 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    
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
42 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Toyota Prius
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  42 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
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
35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28700 miles driven2016 Toyota Prius
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  35 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28700 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.
35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 47500 miles driven2015 Toyota Prius
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  35 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 47500 miles driven
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
38 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 73400 miles driven2013 Toyota Prius
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  38 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 73400 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
53 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 88200 miles driven2012 Toyota Prius
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  53 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 88200 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
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 99800 miles driven2011 Toyota Prius
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 99800 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.
141 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 113800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2010		 Toyota Prius
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  141 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 113800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 117600 miles driven2009 Toyota Prius Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 117600 miles driven
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.
53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 140600 miles driven2008 Toyota Prius
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  53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 140600 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 152100 miles driven2007 Toyota Prius
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  58 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 152100 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 Outback 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.
39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 156400 miles driven2006 Toyota Prius
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  39 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 156400 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.
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 181300 miles driven2005 Toyota Prius
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  37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 181300 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 184800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2004		 Toyota Prius Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 184800 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.

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Subaru Outback vs. Toyota Prius Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Subaru Outback and Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 made in japan, high quality control see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 The past reputation of the Prius as rated by such groups as Consumer Reports and the PriusChat online forum. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Every Toyota I have owned have been flawless and completely dependable. see full Toyota Prius review
2010 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Despite the recent "runaway car" incidents -which everyone should know that they need to put their cars in neutral whether it be a Toyota or a Ford, I think that all the foreign car makers "get" it when it comes to reputation and image. see full Toyota Prius review
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Sends a message to automakes that advanced green technology is something people really will pay for, and find attractive in a car. see full Toyota Prius review
2009 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota quality see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 High resale / reliabilty see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Once again, toyotas rule the road. The dealership is also very good at helping out with repairs (from past experience, 2001 4Runner). see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota has had a great reputation for reliability. see full Toyota Prius review
2008 4dr Hatch 76-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 The image of the Prius as being enviro-conscious fits in well with my own practices ("going green"). see full Toyota Prius review