Component Quality Reports (CQRs) – Portfolio Overview
A Complete Benchmark of Component-Level Vehicle Quality
The JD Power Component Quality Reports suite delivers a standardized, component-level benchmarking framework across major vehicle systems—including Interior, Seat, Multimedia, Brake/Driving Experience, and Engine/Transmission. Based on owner feedback from the first 90 days of ownership, these reports provide suppliers with the same data OEMs use to improve design, manufacturing and sourcing decisions.
A Comprehensive Assessment of System-Level Quality Across Components
Evaluates component performance across three core attributes:
• Standardized component-area diagnostics
• Defect, malfunction, and satisfaction data from the U.S. Initial Quality Study and U.S. APEAL
• Model-and system-level comparisons across major vehicle lines
Includes:
• U.S. Driving Experience and Brake Quality and Satisfaction Study
• U.S. Powertrain Study
• U.S. Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study
• U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study
• U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study
How the Component Quality Reports Suite Works
• Are derived from the U.S. Initial Quality Study and APEAL Study
• Use verified owner-reported issues and satisfaction feedback
• Provide standardized, component-level benchmarks across major systems
• Enable model- and system-level comparisons
Deeper Component Insights, Better Decisions
• Gives suppliers a direct view into how components perform with real customers
• Identifies system-level wins and losses that influence sourcing
• Helps quantify how component design choices impact satisfaction and early quality
• Provides a neutral, industry-standard framework for supplier collaboration
Improve Quality, Strengthen Partnerships
• Drives continuous improvement in design and component craftsmanship
• Reduces defect rates and early-life failures
• Enhances supplier value propositions with objective, comparative data
• Supports stronger OEM partnership and sourcing strategies
Key Dates
2026
U.S. Driving Experience and Brake Quality and Satisfaction Study
Fielding: June 2025 — May 2026
Publish: October 14, 2026
U.S. Powertrain Study
Fielding: June 2025 — May 2026
Publish: October 7, 2026
U.S. Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study
Fielding: June 2025 — May 2026
Publish: August 6, 2026
U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study
Who should use it
Designed for Tier 1 Component and System Suppliers
• Interior, seat, and restraint suppliers
• Multimedia and electronics suppliers
• Brake, chassis, and dynamics suppliers
• Powertrain system suppliers
• Supplier quality, engineering, and reliability teams
• Commercial teams preparing OEM business reviews
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Press Release & Award Information
JD Power issues a national press release highlighting key findings and top-to-bottom rankings from the study. The brand(s) that rank highest in each award-eligible segment and meet predetermined award criteria will have the opportunity to enter into a licensing agreement through the JD Power Awards Program, which requires subscribing to the study as a prerequisite. Entering into a licensing agreement provides top-ranked brands with the valuable opportunity to market their award-winning performance. As the trusted symbol of excellence, JD Power Awards enhance brand perceptions, drive consumer preference, and differentiate awarded brands in competitive marketplaces.
