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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI and Ford F-150 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    
40 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 14600 miles driven2017 Ford F-150
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  40 vehicles, 11.1 months per vehicle, 14600 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
75 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 26700 miles driven2016 Ford F-150
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  75 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 26700 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.
71 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 40500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Decent so far. Now has an all-aluminum body. Other Ford models have had corrosion issues with aluminum hoods once they're over four years old.2015		 Ford F-150
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  71 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 40500 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year. Decent so far. Now has an all-aluminum body. Other Ford models have had corrosion issues with aluminum hoods once they're over four years old.
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.
42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 55800 miles driven2014 Ford F-150
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  42 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 55800 miles driven
32 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 58600 miles driven2013 Ford F-150 Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 58600 miles driven
27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60000 miles driven2013 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  27 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 60000 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
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
47 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven2010 Ford F-150
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  47 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 104800 miles driven

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Ford F-150 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI and Ford F-150 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs and Ford F-150s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTIs and Ford F-150s 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 Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI and Ford F-150 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI and Ford F-150 have been recently.

To see how frequently Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI and Ford F-150 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Ford F-150

Ford F-150 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Surpassed Toyota in quality control see full Ford F-150 review
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Built Ford Tough, need I say more? I have always driven Fords and I plan to always drive Fords, best car company, period. see full Ford F-150 review
2010 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Ford did not use any bale out money from the government. They are building cars and trucks that are green. These cars and truck are very reliable. see full Ford F-150 review
2009 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed 248-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 Ford is american. they make great trucks and stylish vehicles. They were the first car produced in a factory and the name has stuck ever since see full Ford F-150 review
2009 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 310-horsepower 5.4L V8
6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 Ford truck reliability history see full Ford F-150 review
2006 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 I have had several ford trucks in the past. All have been strong trucks. The dealer has always treated me well. see full Ford F-150 review
2005 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 after 5 years of ownership the image Ford owners painted me shines true. as a work truck none superseedes. see full Ford F-150 review
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 American company with excellent leadership and NOT government owned see full Ford F-150 review
2004 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed 300-horsepower 5.4L V8
4-speed automatic RWD		 reliability over years see full Ford F-150 review
2004 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed 231-horsepower 4.6L V8
4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range		 ford tough see full Ford F-150 review