In 2023, according to J.D. Power's 2023 U.S. Initial Quality Study, on average, the respondents reported 192 problems per 100 vehicles. Dodge was the brand with the fewest reported issues, at 140. By contrast, Chrysler and Volvo cars recorded 250 problem reports per 100 vehicles.
Best car brands for initial quality in the United States as of May 2023, based on problems per 100 vehicles*
* Problems per 100 vehicles as reported by original owners or lessees of new 2023 model-year vehicles.
Tesla and Polestar were not included in the ranking as they did not meet the study award criteria.
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