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Toyota 4Runner and Ford Focus 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, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21200 miles driven2016 Ford Focus Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21200 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 26200 miles driven2016 Toyota 4Runner
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  37 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 26200 miles driven
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 36200 miles driven2015 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 36200 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54700 miles driven

Includes ST this year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
2014
Ford Focus
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  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 54700 miles driven

Includes ST this year. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 64400 miles driven

Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
2013
Ford Focus Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 64400 miles driven

Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission (ST, with a manual transmission, not affected).
45 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73500 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2012
Ford Focus
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  45 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 73500 miles driven

Redesigned. Common problem with clutch packs on dual-clutch automatic transmission.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 127300 miles driven2008 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 127300 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven2007 Toyota 4Runner
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  43 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 123000 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 173500 miles driven2004 Toyota 4Runner Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 173500 miles driven

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Ford Focus Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Toyota 4Runner and Ford Focus reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota 4Runners and Ford Focuss with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota 4Runners and Ford Focuss 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 Toyota 4Runner and Ford Focus lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota 4Runner and Ford Focus have been recently.

To see how frequently Toyota 4Runner and Ford Focus problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota 4Runner

Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Solid reputation and great dealer support see full Toyota 4Runner review
2008 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
It is a cult car. People tend to buy one 4runner and continue to buy them for the rest of their lives. I like knowing that I drive a car that people love so much it will be the only car they own. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
its good see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota has a great reputation, I knew I wanted another Toyota. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2007 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 4.7L V8
5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
well built known reliability see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota stands for quality. Well built, and holds its value see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Again, these characteristics are proven top notch by years of useage and also good sales numbers. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Long model life, good resale value, strong "truck" chassis platform. see full Toyota 4Runner review
2006 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
its a toyota see full Toyota 4Runner review
2004 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Toyota has an excellent brand image in terms of quality and reliability, and the 4Runner in particular has a great image as an all-terrain, all-weather, do anything type of vehicle. see full Toyota 4Runner review
Toyota 4Runner Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr SUV 236-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Not American, not Union- I feel kinda guilty see full Toyota 4Runner review
2003 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 4.0L V6
4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
what a insult to Toyota!! today's Toyota is no long the Toyota as we knew it before. see full Toyota 4Runner review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford Focus

Ford Focus Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 151-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I've always liked Fords better than most other brands, and this was actually the first Ford I've owned. see full Ford Focus review
2004 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.3L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
At first, there was nothing desirable about the Focus. I had to search and search for its potential and finally started liking it. Then it broke down... twice. see full Ford Focus review
2002 2dr Hatch 130-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
young, trendly, cool see full Ford Focus review
Ford Focus Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Coupe 143-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Early Focus models has some problems. The Focus seems to be marketed almost exclusily towards the younger crowd. see full Ford Focus review
2009 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Ford is not exactly thought of as a premium brand. see full Ford Focus review
2005 4dr Hatch 136-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
This is a very good car. However, people look down on Ford. It will take Ford years to regain the image of decent, reliable transport - which is what the Focus excels at. see full Ford Focus review
2002 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
If you are going to buy a ford sports car why would you buy a focus when you can have a mustang. see full Ford Focus review