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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2018

Vehicle Dependability Improves 9%: J.D. Power

Buick and Lexus ranked highest in overall vehicle dependability, which improved 9% overall in the past year, according to J.D. Power's annual Vehicle Dependability Study. Fleets using a three-year replacement model may benefit from higher resale prices.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2017

J.D. Power Ranks Vehicle Dependability for 31 Nameplates

Lexus and Porsche vehicles remained at the top of the J.D. Power 2017 Vehicle Dependability Study, while Toyota and General Motors collected multiple category awards, the firm announced Feb. 22.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2016

Technology Problems Lowering Vehicle Owner Satisfaction

Technology problems involving infotainment, navigation, and communication systems continue to affect vehicle reliability, as increasingly reported problems again lowered overall scores in J.D. Power's 2016 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2015

Vehicle Dependability Slips Again in J.D. Power Study

Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition issues are the most frequently reported problems after three years of ownership, according to J.D. Power's 2015 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

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NewsFebruary 12, 2014

Study: Owners of 3-Year-Old Vehicles Reported More Problems in 2014

Now in its 25th year, the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) found that owners of 3-year-old vehicles (2011 model-year) reported more problems than owners of 3-year-old vehicles last year.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

Toyota and GM Take the Lead in J.D. Power's 2013 Vehicle Dependability Study

In 2013, the dependability of new or substantially redesigned models for MY-2010 averaged 116 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), which is a 17-point improvement over MY-2009 vehicles, according to J.D. Power's study.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2012

J.D. Power and Associates Study: MY-2009 Vehicles Exhibit High Quality, Ongoing Dependability

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA — MY-2009 one of the toughest years in automotive history have exhibited strong quality, translating into ongoing dependability. This was the conclusion of J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS).

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NewsMarch 18, 2011

Lincoln, Toyota Lead in J.D. Power 2011 Vehicle Dependability Study

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - The study measures problems experienced by original owners of three-year-old (2008-MY) vehicles over the last 12 months.

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NewsMarch 18, 2010

Japanese Models Capture Nine Awards in J.D. Power’s 2010 Vehicle Dependability Study

Porche ranks highest in long-term dependability, while the Cadillac DTS achieves lowest incident of problems, according to the study.

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