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Car quality: best brands as ranked by U.S. new car owners 2017

Best car brands for initial quality in the United States as of August 2017, based on problems per 100 vehicles

The data displays the best car brands, based on the number of problems per 100 vehicles as reported by original owners of new 2017 model-year vehicles in the U.S. The graph is based on J.D. Power's 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study. On average, the respondents reported 97 problems per 100 vehicles.

Kia 72
Genesis 77
Porsche 78
Ford 86
Ram 86
BMW 88
Chevrolet 88
Hyundai 88
Lincoln 92
Nissan 93
Volkswagen 93
MINI 94
Buick 95
Toyota 95
Industry average 97
Lexus 98
GMC 99
Chrysler 102
Mercedes-Benz 102
Acura 103
Cadillac 105
Honda 105
Dodge 106
Infiniti 107
Jeep 107
Subaru 113
Audi 115
Mazda 125
Land Rover 131
Mitsubishi 131
Volvo 134
Jaguar 148
Fiat 163