J.D. Power Dependability Rankings for Auto Brands

03/27/97

The Associated Press published the following list of the 10 most dependable car brands. The list is based on J.D. Powers' survey of owners of 1992 vehicles and rates dependability after 4 or 5 years of ownership. The list also includes the rating vehicles got last year. Vehicles without ratings ranked below the industry average for dependability.

1997    Brand         1996
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 1      Lexus           1
 2      Cadillac        4
 3      Audi
 4      Infiniti        3
 5      Lincoln
 6      Acura           9
 7      Mercedes-Benz   5 
 8      Honda          12
 9      Buick           6
10      Toyota          7

Paul Dever -- The Auto Channel