2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study

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kevm14
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2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study

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http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2 ... -study-vds

Here's my GM spin on this one:
- Every single GM brand is above industry average
- All GM brands are within the top 7, except for Cadillac
Lexus ranks highest in vehicle dependability among all nameplates for a fifth consecutive year, with a score of 95 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100).

Porsche (97 PP100) follows Lexus in the rankings, moving up from fifth in 2015.

Following Porsche in the rankings are Buick (106 PP100), Toyota (113 PP100) and GMC (120 PP100).

General Motors Company receives eight segment awards and Toyota Motor Corporation six.

GM models receiving an award include the Buick Encore; Buick LaCrosse; Buick Verano; Chevrolet Camaro; Chevrolet Equinox; Chevrolet Malibu; Chevrolet Silverado HD; and GMC Yukon.

Toyota awardees include the Lexus ES; Lexus GS; Lexus GX; Toyota Prius v; Toyota Sienna; and Toyota Tundra.

Others models to receive segment awards are the Fiat 500; Honda Fit; Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class; MINI Cooper; MINI Coupe/Roadster; and Nissan Murano.
Now we need a study to translate studies like these, and other standardized ratings like EPA fuel economy, into real world results. This JD Power study will always be flawed, for example, when a Bluetooth pairing problem is counted the same as a transmission problem. And a transmission problem that was a software update will be counted the same as a mechanical flaw.
bill25
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Re: 2016 JD Power Vehicle Dependability Study

Post by bill25 »

I think it is actually kind of a big deal to get a reliability award for a car that everyone beats the hell out of: Chevrolet Camaro.
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