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Toyota 4Runner and Mazda MX-5 Miata 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    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2016		 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 15300 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Very good so far. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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
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
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
28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.2006		 Mazda MX-5 Miata Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  28 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 65700 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Like other sports cars, low average odometer reading.
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. Mazda MX-5 Miata Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Toyota 4Runner and Mazda MX-5 Miata reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota 4Runners and Mazda MX-5 Miatas with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota 4Runners and Mazda MX-5 Miatas 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota 4Runner and Mazda MX-5 Miata have been recently.

To see how frequently Toyota 4Runner and Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Mazda MX-5 Miata Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Excellent design history and reliability, excellent curb appeal see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2006 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Be prepared for compliments and looks. This car attracts people. It looks good and is FUN FUN FUN. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Miatas have good reliability, and the Miata is the kind of car that makes everyone smile, and other MX5 owners wave. Really. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review
2002 2dr Convertible 142-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic RWD		 Very good reliability and value. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review