A ranking of car brand quality for 2012 models

Lexus once again led all brands in vehicle quality in a J.D. Power and Associates quality study. The company surveyed owners of 2012 models after they had owned their cars and trucks for 90 days. Here’s how the brands performed:
Brand Problems per 100 vehicles
1. Lexus 73
2. Jaguar 75
Porsche 75
4. Cadillac 80
5. Honda 83
6. Acura 84
Infiniti 84
8. Toyota 88
9. Mercedes-Benz 96
10. BMW 97
Mazda 97
12. GMC 99
Nissan 99
Ram 99
15. Chevrolet 100
Industry Average 102
16. Audi 105
17. Buick 106
18. Hyundai 107
Kia 107
Lincoln 107
21. Volvo 108
22. Subaru 109
23. Jeep 110
24. Suzuki 115
25. Chrysler 116
26. Scion 117
27. Ford 118
28. Land Rover 119
29. Dodge 124
Mitsubishi 124
Volkswagen 124
32. Mini 139
33. Fiat 151
smart 151
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