The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

Porsche Highest Ranking in JD Power Study

Porsche has reclaimed its spot as the highest-ranked manufacturer in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Initial Quality Study (IQS).

This is the fourth time in five years that Porsche has achieved this ranking in the IQS.

"We take great pride in this award which is a demonstration of the very hard work of everyone in the Porsche organization, especially our highly-renowned designers and engineers and the people who build them." said Detlev von Platen, president and CEO, Porsche Cars North America.

The IQS serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership. It captures problems experienced by owners in two distinct categories--quality of design and quality of production (defects and malfunctions).

Results of the Study are presented using a problems-per-100 vehicles (PP100) metric, often referred to as "things gone wrong." The study includes quality comparisons by manufacturer, assembly plant, model, and platform.

Porsche averaged just 83 problems per 100 vehicles, well under the industry average of 109 problems per 100 vehicles.

Source: indiacar.com Source : http://www.newcarnet.co.uk (6/20/2010)