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Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Legacy 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    
140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven2017 Subaru Legacy
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  140 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 17100 miles driven
52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven2017 Toyota RAV4
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  52 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 13600 miles driven
122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven2016 Subaru Legacy
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  122 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 32100 miles driven
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 miles driven2016 Toyota RAV4
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 27800 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 Legacy
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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.
36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven2015 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 35100 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven2014 Subaru Legacy
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  48 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 57600 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven2014 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 49000 miles driven
77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven2013 Subaru Legacy
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  77 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 75800 miles driven
53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.
2013
Toyota RAV4
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  53 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 54800 miles driven

Redesigned.
58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven2012 Subaru Legacy
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  58 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 79600 miles driven
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven2012 Toyota RAV4 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 63400 miles driven
80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven2011 Subaru Legacy
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  80 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 95300 miles driven
36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 miles driven2011 Toyota RAV4
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  36 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 85100 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 Legacy
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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.
38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven2010 Toyota RAV4
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  38 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 92600 miles driven
48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven2009 Toyota RAV4
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  48 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven
37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.
2008
Subaru Legacy
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  37 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 124400 miles driven

Common problems with wheel bearings and CV joint boots.
39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven2008 Toyota RAV4
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  39 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven
35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 miles driven2007 Toyota RAV4
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  35 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 116300 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 Legacy 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.
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 Legacy 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.

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Subaru Legacy Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Legacy reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Toyota RAV4s and Subaru Legacys with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Toyota RAV4s and Subaru Legacys 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 RAV4 and Subaru Legacy lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Legacy have been recently.

To see how frequently Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Legacy problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Toyota RAV4

Toyota RAV4 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2020 4dr SUV 176-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Rav4 reports & reviews rated this vehicle close to the top of the heap of all SUVs in virtually every respect - this was another strong reason we chose it. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Good resale value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2009 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Inspite of its recent problems, I still think Toyota is a top notch company. I do think they need to take more interest in problem resolution. I get the impression that Toyota has become somewhat indifferent to their customers. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
A very reliable vehicle, which has a high second hand value see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Toyota has had a solid reputation for several years with minimal issues. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 166-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Toyota is one of the elite manuf. in my mind. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
great resale and reliability see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
A very popular small SUV with an outstanding reputation, Toyota has steadily improved this vehicle to make it a top notch contender. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2008 4dr SUV 269-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Generally Toyota has a very good reputation although they do make some dogs I have an older Highlander and the quality has been outstanding see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD
Subaru is a brand known for reliability see full Subaru Legacy review
2010 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
Subarus are known for their reliability and longevity. They are much less common than most makes and are known for being different. see full Subaru Legacy review
2008 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Very reliable see full Subaru Legacy review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
They are made to last. You see plenty of old Subarus still going strong, especially in cold weather regions like Canada and the US north East. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I flagged brand and image here because I like how my LGT in distinct without calling attention to itself. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Subaru has a pretty good reputation and image...although it is a bit quircky as viewed by some. Reputation (a good one) usually has a major affect on resale value. see full Subaru Legacy review
2002 4dr Sedan 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
where I live in the country most people have Subarus and the dealer is nearby and has a good reputation. see full Subaru Legacy review
Subaru Legacy Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I flagged brand reputation & image as a dislike too because I see so many people asking questions like ‘LGT or G35 or 3 series?.’ These are great cars, but you don’t want to buy one if you want impress people. This is a plus or minus depending on who you see full Subaru Legacy review