I know that this topic has been discussed a lot, but...
Latest J.D. Power survey of initial quality of cars puts Acura right with Chrysler. Discussing. See below:

2006 initial quality rankings
Nameplate Problems per 100 vehicles Nameplate Problems per 100 vehicles


Porsche 91 Dodge 132


Lexus 93 Pontiac 133


Hyundai 102 Volvo 133


Toyota 106 Buick 134


Jaguar 109 Mitsubishi 135


Honda 110 Kia 136


Cadillac 117 Mercedes-Benz 139


Infiniti 117 Scion 140


GMC 119 BMW 142


Acura 120 Subaru 146


Chrysler 120 Mazda 150


Lincoln 121 Mini 150


Nissan 121 Jeep 153


Chevrolet 124 Saab 163


Industry average 124 Suzuki 169


Ford 127 Hummer 171


Mercury 129 Volkswagen 171


Saturn 129 Isuzu 191


Audi 130 Land Rover 204


Source: J.D. Power and Associates

 

The results are certainly worth discussion but I don't put *too* much weight on the 90 day JD Power surveys.

Bob

 

Check off-topic > car talk.

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