Charlie D. wrote:
Look's like J. D. Powers just posted that the Ford C Max worst car for reliability and also ranks the following:
BRAND RANKING
Average problems per 100 vehicles of whole line:
Porsche 80
GMC 90
Lexus 94
Infiniti 95
Chevrolet 97
Acura 102
Toyota 102
Honda 103
Jaguar 104
Hyundai 106
Kia 106
Mercedes-Benz 106
Audi 108
Cadillac 108
Buick 109
Chrysler 109
Lincoln 113
INDUSTRY AVERAGE 113
BMW 114
Volvo 114
Smart 115
Land Rover 116
Jeep 118
Volkswagen 120
Mazda 125
Subaru 128
Dodge 130
FORD 131
Ram 132
Mini 135
Nissan 142
Mitsubishi 148
Fiat 154
Scion 161
Interesting list; thanks for posting.
Proof of the old saying "changes aren't permanent...but change is."
A few brands who had built their rep on reliability are down on the list, while a few that have taken beatings in the past are now toward the top.
Used to hear that "if you buy a Porsche, buy 2 so you have 1 to drive when the other's in the shop." Looks like times have changed.
A few key personnel changes, especially in the engineering & QC departments, can make a big difference over a couple of year period.
I have to wonder if a few of the brands toward the bottom let the accountants win the majority of arguments over the engineers, and would reverse course if they had a time machine. :W
