Automotive
J.D. Power & Associates automotive ratings are your guide to finding which vehicles or automotive-related products ranked highest in J.D. Power consumer studies. All Power Circle Ratings are based on the opinions of a sample of consumers who have used or owned the product or service being rated and are therefore indicative of a typical buying experience.
Automotive Studies
Learn what owners say about their vehicles. View the latest study results.
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2012 Performance and Design Ratings by Brand
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2012 Heavy-Duty Truck Ratings
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Freightliner - On-Highway
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Freightliner - Vocational
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2012 Heavy-Duty Truck Service Ratings
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Kenworth
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2012 Heavy-Duty Truck Engine Ratings
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Detroit Diesel
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2012 Owner-Reported Fuel Economy by Brand
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2012 Owner-Reported Fuel Economy by Category
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2012 Medium-Duty Truck Engine Ratings
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Hino
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2012 Medium-Duty Truck Product Ratings
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Hino
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2012 Medium-Duty Truck Service Ratings
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Ford
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2013 Dependability Ratings by Brand
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2013 Dependability Ratings by Category
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Toyota Prius - Compact Car
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Toyota RAV4 - Compact Crossover SUV
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Scion xB - Compact Multi Purpose Vehicle
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Nissan Z - Compact Premium Sporty Car
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Mazda MX-5 Miata - Compact Sporty Car
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Lexus ES 350 - Entry Premium Car
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Acura RDX - Entry Premium Crossover SUV
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Buick Lucerne - Large Car
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Chevrolet Tahoe - Large Crossover SUV
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GMC Sierra HD - Large Pickup
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Hyundai Sonata - Midsize Car
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Honda Crosstour - Midsize Crossover SUV
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Ford Ranger - Midsize Pickup
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Audi A6 - Midsize Premium Car
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Lexus RX - Midsize Premium Crossover SUV
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Chevrolet Camaro - Midsize Sporty
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Toyota Sienna - Midsize Van
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Scion xD - Sub Compact Car
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2013 Dealer Service Ratings
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Lexus - Luxury
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Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service among Mass Market Brands:
GMC - Mass Market
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2013 Third-Party Automotive Website Evaluation Study Ratings
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Cars.com
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2013 Quality Ratings by Brand
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2013 Quality Ratings by Category
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smart fortwo - City Car
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Honda Civic - Compact Car
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Honda CR-V - Compact CUV
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Kia Soul - Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle
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Acura TL - Compact Premium Car
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Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class - Compact Premium CUV
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Porsche Boxster - Compact Premium Sporty Car
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Mazda MX-5 Miata - Compact Sporty Car
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Chevrolet Impala - Large Car
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Chevrolet Silverado HD - Large Heavy Duty Pickup
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Chevrolet Avalanche - Large Light Duty Pickup
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GMC Sierra LD - Large Light Duty Pickup
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Lexus LS - Large Premium Car
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Cadillac Escalade - Large Premium CUV
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Chevrolet Tahoe - Large CUV
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Toyota Camry - Midsize Car
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Nissan Murano - Midsize CUV
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Hyundai Genesis Sedan - Midsize Premium Car
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Infiniti FX - Midsize Premium CUV
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Porsche 911 - Midsize Premium Sporty Car
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Chevrolet Camaro - Midsize Sporty Car
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Ford Mustang - Midsize Sporty Car
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Chrysler Town & Country - Minivan
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Mazda MAZDA2 - Sub-Compact Car
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Buick Encore - Sub-Compact CUV
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Kia Sportage - Sub-Compact CUV
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2012 Sales Satisfaction
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Lexus - Luxury
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MINI - Mass Market
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2013 Original Equipment Tire Ratings
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Michelin - Luxury
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Pirelli - Truck Utility
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Michelin - Passenger Car
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Michelin - Performance Sport
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Related Articles
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Based on the results of the J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), the following models receive an award for ranking at the top of their respective vehicle segments.
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Based on the results of the 2013 IQS, the five models listed in alphabetical order below receive the top rating among coupes.
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Listed below, in alphabetical order, are the convertible models that receive the top ratings in the 2013 IQS.
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According to the J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), nearly two-thirds of the problems experienced during the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership are related to vehicle design rather than vehicle components that malfunction. That makes the majority of problems reported by new-vehicle owners far more difficult for dealerships to resolve.
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J.D. Power has released the results of its latest Initial Quality Study (IQS), the company's industry benchmark study that measures new-vehicle quality after the first 90 days of ownership.
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