J.D. Power, the leading American data analytics and consumer intelligence company, has just released its highly anticipated 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). This study ranks vehicle brands based on the average number of problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100) during the first 90 days of ownership.
In the IQS, a lower PP100 score indicates higher quality and better owner satisfaction, while a higher score reflects more problems and lower satisfaction.
Key findings from the 2025 study:
The most frequently reported issues involved electric and premium vehicles, particularly with infotainment systems and exterior components.
Top performers:
– Lexus: 166 PP100
– Nissan: 169 PP100
– Hyundai: 173 PP100
Brands with the most reported problems:
– Audi: 269 PP100
– Volvo: 258 PP100
– Infiniti: 242 PP100
Rivian (274 PP100) and Tesla (200 PP100) also had relatively poor results but were excluded from the final rankings for not meeting all study criteria.
Individual model highlights:
– The Porsche 911 earned the title of Highest Quality Model.
– Other segment winners included:
– Acura Integra (small premium car)
– Nissan Altima (midsize car)
– Nissan Sentra (compact car)
– Lexus IS (compact premium car)
– Mercedes-Benz CLE (upper midsize premium car)
– Lexus ES (midsize premium car)
– Ford Mustang (sporty car)
– Buick Encore GX (small SUV)
– Cadillac XT5 (midsize premium SUV)
– Audi Q3 (small premium SUV)
– Kia Telluride (upper midsize SUV)
– Ford Escape (compact SUV)
– BMW X6 (upper midsize premium SUV)
– Acura RDX (compact premium SUV)
– Chevy Tahoe (large SUV)
– Chevy Blazer (midsize SUV)
– BMW X7 (large premium SUV)
– Honda Odyssey (minivan)
– Hyundai Santa Cruz / Jeep Gladiator (midsize pickup)
– Chevy Tahoe / Ford F-150 (light-duty pickup)
– Ford Super Duty (large heavy-duty pickup)
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