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Tesla Model S and BMW X5 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    
37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven2017 Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  37 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 20100 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.2015		 Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 42900 miles driven

Most repairs involve fit and finish issues.
38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality. 2013		 Tesla Model S
[?] see reported repairs
  38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

Includes some 2012s. Most of the reported problems are minor: wind noise, creaks, rattles. But also a few drive unit and battery pack replacements. Owners report outstanding service quality.
38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.2012		 Tesla Model S
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  38 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 66100 miles driven

New design, summer introduction. Combined with the 2013.

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Tesla Model S vs. BMW X5 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Tesla Model S and BMW X5 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Tesla Model Ss and BMW X5s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Tesla Model Ss and BMW X5s 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 Tesla Model S and BMW X5 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Tesla Model S and BMW X5 have been recently.

To see how frequently Tesla Model S and BMW X5 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the BMW X5

BMW X5 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Like BMW approach to service see full BMW X5 review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Its a BMW see full BMW X5 review
2006 4dr SUV 315-horsepower 4.4L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Have always liked BMW from afar, finally able to get one. see full BMW X5 review
2002 4dr SUV 282-horsepower 4.4L V8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 BMW is known for good performance and German engineering is known for quality in general. History of good durability. You can still find many 20+ year old cars on the road. see full BMW X5 review