Toyota dominated the J.D. Power and Associates initial quality rankings with the top score in 11 of 19 segments. Meanwhile, Porsche had the fewest overall number of problems for any automaker. Porsche had 91 problems per 100 vehicles, compared to the industry average of 124. The 2006 scores and not comparable to those of previous years because the new survey counts perceived design flaws rather than actual defects only. Had the survey used the old methodology, Lexus would have ranked above Porsche with the fewest “problems.” Hyundai came in number three overall with 102 problems. A BMW spokesperson blamed the company’s poor ranking — below Mercedes — on the amount of complex technology in its car. For a list of the top quality rankings and the top vehicles, read on…
Highest-ranked vehicles:
- Sub-compact car: Kia Rio / Suzuki Aerio (tie)
- Compact car: Toyota Corolla
- Compact Sporty Car: Mazda MX-5 Miata
- Compact premium sporty car: Porsche Cayman
- Entry Premium car: Lexus IS250/IS 350
- Midsize Premium Car: Lexus ES330
- Large Premium Car: Lexus LS430
- Premium Sporty Car: Lexus SC430
- Premium Sporty Car: Toyota Solara
- Midsize Car: Toyota Camry
- Large Car: Pontiac Grand Prix
Highest-ranked brands:
- Porsche , 91
- Lexus, 93
- Hyundai , 102
- Toyota, 106
- Jaguar , 109
- Honda , 110
- Cadillac , 117
- Infiniti , 117
- GMC , 119
- Acura , 120
- Chrysler , 120
- Lincoln , 121
- Nissan , 121
- Chevrolet , 124
- Industry average, 124
- Ford , 127
- Mercury, 129
- Saturn, 129
- Audi , 130
- Dodge , 132
- Pontiac, 133
- Volvo , 133
- Buick , 134
- Mitsubishi , 135
- Kia , 136
- Mercedes-Benz , 139
- Scion , 140
- BMW , 142
- Subaru , 146
- Mazda , 150
- Mini, 150
- Jeep , 153
- Saab , 163
- Suzuki, 169
- Hummer, 171
- Volkswagen , 171
- Isuzu, 191
- Land Rover , 204
