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Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI 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    
27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 13300 miles driven2017 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 13300 miles driven
51 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17500 miles driven2017 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T
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  51 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 17500 miles driven
70 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 12900 miles driven2017 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R
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  70 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 12900 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 30400 miles driven2016 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 30400 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 28600 miles driven

A year ago the 2015 Golf 1.8T had a similarly high repair frequency, while the GTI has generally been better.2016		 Volkswagen Golf 1.8T
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  39 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 28600 miles driven

A year ago the 2015 Golf 1.8T had a similarly high repair frequency, while the GTI has generally been better.
87 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21700 miles driven

A year ago the 2015 Golf 1.8T had a similarly high repair frequency, while the GTI has generally been better.2016		 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R
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  87 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 21700 miles driven

A year ago the 2015 Golf 1.8T had a similarly high repair frequency, while the GTI has generally been better.
42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven2015 Toyota Camry
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  42 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 39400 miles driven
56 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 38900 miles driven

Redesigned. Golf 1.8T initially had a higher repair frequency than the GTI, and the TDI still does. Unclear why. All might have a somewhat common problem with failing AC compressors. 2015		 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R
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  56 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 38900 miles driven

Redesigned. Golf 1.8T initially had a higher repair frequency than the GTI, and the TDI still does. Unclear why. All might have a somewhat common problem with failing AC compressors.
40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 48100 miles driven2014 Toyota Camry
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  40 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 48100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 64800 miles driven2013 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 64800 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 57900 miles driven2013 Volkswagen GTI
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 57900 miles driven
71 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.2012		 Toyota Camry
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  71 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75900 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70800 miles driven2012 Volkswagen GTI
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  38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 70800 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 86000 miles driven2011 Toyota Camry
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 86000 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 119400 miles driven2010 Toyota Camry Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 119400 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 113700 miles driven2009 Toyota Camry
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  35 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 113700 miles driven

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Toyota Camry vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota Camrys and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota Camrys and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs 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 Camry and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI have been recently.

To see how frequently Toyota Camry and Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota Camry

Toyota Camry Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Sedan 178-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Toyota consistently in top 5 JD Powers brands. Friends owning Toyota vehicles have had stellar performance. Important for a road car we plan to drive 10 yrs + more around town. I have had good pas luck w/Chrysler but 2012 cars like 200 not fit my needs. see full Toyota Camry review
2011 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Despite the recalls Toyota remains a brand with excellent reliability and dependability. Both the dealer and Toyota have gone to great lengths to ensure I was satisfied before and after the sale. Resale value has been consistently high. see full Toyota Camry review
2009 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 outstanding long-term reliability see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 Camry has consistently been on of the best sellers in the US. Toyota has a solid reputation for building a long lasting dependable car. see full Toyota Camry review
2008 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 better than the competition see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Toyota has a reputation for reliability and quality. Although there are a few squeaks and rattles in the car I feel that this car could last the next fifteen years and come out better than many of its competitors. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 I have owned a used Volvo 544, and a used VW Rabbit, both of which were disasters, and then bought, new, a Corolla which I gave away after 19 years when I bought the Camry. (It is still running.) That told me the reputation was welll-grounded. see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 They run forever with little maintenance see full Toyota Camry review
2007 4dr Sedan 187-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Respected, which helps resale value see full Toyota Camry review
2005 4dr Sedan 157-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed automatic FWD		 This is our second Camry and both have been dependable. see full Toyota Camry review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 I always see Volkswagens as great, reliable cars. The GTI is special because of its utility and performance. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 german built, soild car see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2008 2dr Hatch 250-horsepower 3.2L V6
6-speed automated manual AWD		 Like the 2004 R32, the 2008 R32 had a limited production run of 5000, most of which are now sold. The R32 is really a well balanced "mini grand touring" car; without the stigma of being a "rice racer" like the Evo or STi. A great car for road and track! see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2005 2dr Hatch 200-horsepower 2.8L V6
6-speed manual FWD		 VW builds a quality car, besides their electrical issues, which I have not had in either of my last two GTIs. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2004 4dr Hatch turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD		 VW, to me, means smart and sophisticated; while, at the same time, being practical and understated. Owning one shows you know automobiles without having to shout about it. VWs are not appliances. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2016 2dr Hatch turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Low reliability see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2013 4dr Hatch turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed manual FWD		 VW does not have that great a reputation in the U.S. This is a shame because the Golf really seems to be a well-made vehicle. Time will tell whether it holds up, but there are many horror stories of poor service, poor dealers, and the factory not standing behind their warranties. I'm hoping that VW has improved their ways, but this remains a major sticking point. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2009 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 VW dealerships have one of the worst reps. for fair service prices. The dealer I saw was great on the test drive front, but I feared the service desk a few years down the line. see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review
2007 2dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD		 Too many people, VW are still seen as nice cars that break often see full Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI review