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Initial Vehicle Quality Declining Due to Supply Constraints

The 2022 J.D. Power annual Initial Quality Study revealed that the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to vehicle problems, hitting a record high in the 36-year history of this benchmark study.

Supply Constraints Contributing to Decline in Initial Vehicle Quality

A new report says that new vehicle quality is at a record low thanks to supply constraints, and with lost production and low sales forecasts, what does that mean for the industry? Find out in this week's video!

J.D. Power: EVs More Problematic than ICE; Vehicle Quality Drops

According to the brand’s 2022 U.S. Initial Quality Study, vehicle issues see a record decline over the past year, while EV owners report more problems compared to the average car.

New-Vehicle Quality Flattens Out, J.D. Power Says

New-vehicle quality in 2019 stayed flat, marking the first year without improvement since 2014, according to J.D. Power's latest Initial Quality Study. More brands worsened than improved over the past 12 months.

Genesis, Kia, Hyundai Top J.D. Power Quality Study

The quality of new vehicles has improved again with the 2018 model year, and Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai rank at the top of the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study, which measures problems in the first 90 days of ownership.

Kia Tops J.D. Power's 2017 Vehicle Quality Rankings

Five segment-winning Kia vehicles include the Soul (Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle), Forte (Compact Car), Cadenza (Large Car), Niro (Small SUV), and Sorento (Midsize SUV).

Consumer Reports Names Top Vehicle Brands

Consumer Reports has ranked Audi, Subaru, and Lexus as the top three vehicle brands. The publication rated vehicle brands based on overall performance, road testing, and predicted reliability results for each tested vehicle model of the car brand.

Vehicle Reliability a Growing Concern for Car Buyers

For the first time in nearly a decade, concerns about reliability have increased as a reason consumers avoid certain vehicle models, a recent J.D. Power survey has shown.

Strategic Vision Releases Total Quality Index

Strategic Vision's 20th annual Total Quality Index (TQI), which assesses overall ownership experience, ranks OEMs FCA, Volkswagen and General Motors as the top three in corporate total quality.

J.D. Power Releases 2015 Initial Quality Study

Korean automotive nameplates showed a significant improvement in quality while Japanese brands fell below the industry average for the first time in 29 years, according to the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study.

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