Lexus leads the overall nameplate rankings, averaging 84 PP100. Following in the rankings are Porsche, Cadillac (which moves from 10th rank position in 2008 to third in 2009), Hyundai (improves from 13th rank position in 2008 to fourth in 2009) and Honda, rounding out the top five.
The auto industry is making better quality cars according the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today. Overall, the industry average for initial quality is 108 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) in 2009, down from 118 PP100 in 2008. Initial quality for domestic brands has improved to an average of 112 PP100 in 2009 from 124 PP100 in 2008. Lower PP100 scores indicate a lower rate of problem incidences and higher quality.
New vehicles sold by Chrysler, Ford and GM's domestic brands have improved in initial quality by an average of 10 percent, compared with 2008, surpassing the 8-percent rate of improvement by the industry overall. Several all-new models in 2009, including the Hyundai Genesis, Kia Borrego, Toyota Venza and Volkswagen CC, perform considerably better than their respective segment averages. Many redesigned models in 2009 also show notable improvement from the previous generation--particularly the Acura TL, Ford F-150, Honda Pilot and Nissan Z.
Toyota captures 10 segment awards--more than any other corporation in the 2009 study--including five for Lexus, four for Toyota and one for Scion. Lexus receives awards for the IS, GS, GX, LS and LX models. The Lexus LX has the fewest quality problems in the industry, with just 52 PP100. Toyota models receiving awards in their respective segments are the 4Runner (in a tie); Sienna; Tundra (in a tie); and Yaris.
Ford receives three awards for the Edge (in a tie); F-150 (in a tie); and Mustang. Garnering two awards each are Nissan (Altima and Z); and Honda (CR-V, in a tie, and Ridgeline).
Also receiving segment awards are: Chevrolet Trailblazer (in a tie), Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon (in a tie), GMC Yukon, Hyundai Elantra Sedan, Mercury Sable and Scion tC.
2009 Nameplate IQS Ranking
Problems per 100 Vehicles
Lexus 84
Porsche 90
Cadillac 91
Hyundai 95
Honda 99
Mercedes-Benz 101
Toyota 101
Ford 102
Chevrolet 103
Suzuki 103
Infiniti 106
Mercury 106
Industry Average 108
Nissan 110
Acura 111
BMW 112
Kia 112
Volkswagen 112
GMC 116
Buick 117
Audi 118
Pontiac 118
Scion 118
Volvo 118
Saturn 120
Mazda 123
Lincoln 129
Subaru 130
Dodge 134
Jaguar 134
Mitsubishi 135
Chrysler 136
HUMMER 136
Jeep 137
SAAB 138
smart 138
Land Rover 150
MINI 165
Top Three Models per Segment
Sub-Compact Car
Highest Ranked: Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent
Honda Fit
Compact Car
Highest Ranked: Hyundai Elantra Sedan
Toyota Prius
Honda Civic
Compact Sporty Car*
Highest Ranked: Scion tC
Volkswagen GTI
Compact Premium Sporty Car*
Highest Ranked: Nissan Z
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Entry Premium Vehicle
Highest Ranked: Lexus IS
Cadillac CTS (tie)
Infiniti G-Series (tie)
Midsize Premium Car
Highest Ranked: Lexus GS
Acura RL
Lexus ES
Midsize Sporty Car*
Highest Ranked: Ford Mustang
Large Premium Car*
Highest Ranked: Lexus LS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Midsize Car
Highest Ranked: Nissan Altima
Pontiac G6
Chevrolet Malibu
Large Car
Highest Ranked: Mercury Sable
Toyota Avalon
Chevrolet Impala
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