Subaru Forester vs. Toyota RAV4 Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Subaru Foresters and Toyota RAV4s with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Subaru Foresters and Toyota RAV4s 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 Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 have been recently.
See what our members say about Subaru Forester lemon odds and brand reputation.
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Subaru Forester Lemon Odds and Nada Odds through December 31, 2012
General NotesNote the sample sizes in the right column. For a precise Nada Odds, it'd be best to have 50+ cars. For Lemon Odds, 100+. In most cases the sample sizes are between 25 and 35, and differences of less than six points are probably not meaningful. This is especially a factor with the "Lemon Odds," where nearly all scores are low.That said, the Lemon Odds figures are probably much lower than many people suspected, so we've posted them. Similarly, the Nada Odds are probably higher than many people suspected. Even with the least reliable cars in this results set your odds of no repairs would be better than one in three. Surprised? MethodologyThe samples include cars for which we have at least nine months of data in the past year. The "Nada-odds" are adjusted based on the average number of months of data per car. These stats are very close to what they'd be if we included only cars with a full year of data.
Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Recalls and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Nada Odds per 100 Cars | Lemon Odds per 100 Cars |
| 28 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 23600 miles driven2011 | Subaru Forester | Join or sign in to view | |
| 28 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 19600 miles driven2011 | Toyota RAV4 | Join or sign in to view | |
| 48 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 34900 miles driven2010 | Subaru Forester | 89 | < 1 |
| 43 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 32800 miles driven2010 | Toyota RAV4 | 81 | < 1 |
| 58 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 49300 miles driven2009 | Subaru Forester | 81 | < 1 |
| 40 vehicles, 11.8 months per vehicle, 40600 miles driven2009 | Toyota RAV4 | 92 | < 1 |
| 56 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 54900 miles driven2008 | Toyota RAV4 | 80 | < 1 |
| 49 vehicles, 11.4 months per vehicle, 61900 miles driven2007 | Toyota RAV4 | 79 | < 1 |
| 40 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 80700 miles driven2006 | Toyota RAV4 | 65 | < 1 |
| 27 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 100800 miles driven2004 | Subaru Forester | Join or sign in to view | |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Subaru Forester
| Brand Reputation of the Subaru Forester: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The all wheel drive go in all weather conditions reputation. |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well known reliability. Their cars last a long time. |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rugged, reliable, green--truly seems a brand that inspires loyalty and gives every reason to repeat as a customer |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Known for making good cars. |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
local dealer is first or second in Northeast every year; other owners have generally positive comments; inmage says sensible, but reliable |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Fine. It should be designated the official state car of New Hampshire! |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Automaker personally inspects everycar throughout production. Entire car line-up has highest safety ratings compared to others. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
I have numerous friends with Subarus, all of them have had amazing great reliability with few, if any problems. |
| 2004 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Subaru AWD is great. |
| 2003 | 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
As noted above, stellar reputation among owners. reputation for being just a little different. |
| Brand Reputation of the Subaru Forester: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Subaru is rare on France and Belgium raods. Not a lot of dealers |
What Our Members Are Saying about Brand Reputation and the Toyota RAV4
None of our members have yet commented on the brand reputation of the Toyota RAV4.
