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Volkswagen Jetta and Ford Fusion 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    
29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 18200 miles driven2017 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  29 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 18200 miles driven
38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35700 miles driven2016 Ford Fusion
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  38 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 35700 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven2016 Volkswagen Jetta Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 28100 miles driven
33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 43200 miles driven2015 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  33 vehicles, 11.5 months per vehicle, 43200 miles driven
43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55500 miles driven2014 Ford Fusion
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  43 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 55500 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 62800 miles driven

Redesigned.
2013
Ford Fusion
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  39 vehicles, 11.2 months per vehicle, 62800 miles driven

Redesigned.
45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven2012 Ford Fusion
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  45 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 74200 miles driven
39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven2011 Ford Fusion
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  39 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 88500 miles driven
69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
2010
Ford Fusion
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  69 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 100300 miles driven

Refreshed for this model year.
25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven2008 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 109600 miles driven
26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven2007 Ford Fusion Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  26 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 121500 miles driven

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Ford Fusion Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

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

To see how frequently Volkswagen Jetta and Ford Fusion problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Jetta Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
German manufacturer. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2003 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Volkswagen is a very reputable manufacturer see full Volkswagen Jetta review
Volkswagen Jetta Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
6-speed automated manual FWD
It's been interesting to see the mixed reactions I get when people learn that I bought a VW. I'm known for my research-minded ways when it comes to big decisions, so I think the reliability (or lack thereof) reputation that Volkswagen has caused people to be surprised by my purchase. But for as many horror stories that I've read or heard, I've also heard from many owners who swear by and love their VWs and have had minor to no issues. Given how in love with my car I am after just one week...I get why VW owners love their cars (but, I'll admit, I still have my fingers crossed that I won't be plagued with too many quirks or issues). see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2008 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
VW/Audi has a reputation of poor reliability and expensive to service. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2007 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
I'm a little worried about how it'll hold up, due to VW's reputation. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
That people automatically assume that all VWs are unreliable just because they had problems with their cars in the late 90s/early 00s. The new Jetta and Rabbit are MUCH better than they used to be. The TDIs especially are very reliable. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2006 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
VW gets a bad reputation for reliability and quality though they build an excellent vehicle in terms of safety, handling and fun to drive. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2006 4dr Sedan turbocharged 100hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
More work is needed to convince public that VW is a reliable brand. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Image of a good car, well built, good handling with lackluster dealer service leads to uninspiring owner experience for many. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
2002 4dr Sedan turbocharged 90hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
Average car see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

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

Ford Fusion Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
I have purchased Fords for most of my 45 yrs of driving and have always marveled by their reliablity. I never get rid of a car with under 100K miles and the Fords I have owned have never had any major problems in this range. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed automatic FWD
Their working on it . see full Ford Fusion review
Ford Fusion Brand Reputation: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
worried about long term reliability see full Ford Fusion review
2008 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed automatic FWD
Not "Fusion" but, "Ford". Most of the time when I tell people what I drive, they cringe, make jokes, or both. see full Ford Fusion review
2007 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
I bought it because it shares a lot with mazda6, else i would never considered it see full Ford Fusion review