article thumbnail

These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Owners are reporting more problems compared to the previous year, with the industry average escalating to 190 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards.

Sierra 114
article thumbnail

These Are the Most Reliable Cars in Each Category, Says J.D. Power

The Truth About Cars

Owners are reporting more problems compared to the previous year, with the industry average escalating to 190 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Segment-by-Segment Breakdown The study lists the most reliable vehicles across different categories, with Toyota Motor Corporation achieving the most segment awards.

Sierra 105
article thumbnail

Pencil-Necked Finance Dweebs Suggest Anyone Making Six-Figures Should Only Buy a $15,000 Car

The Truth About Cars

Springing for luxury items just isn’t in the cards for most of us, despite the lavish recompense* deigned upon us by our corporate overlords in Downtown Canada. Look, we’re all for a pinch or two of financial prudence around here. note: the recompense isn’t actually lavish at all). In this economy whilst making a hundred grand.

Financing 111
article thumbnail

J.D. Power study finds ACEN technology woes affecting vehicle reliability for consumers

Green Car Congress

ACEN is now the most problematic area on most vehicles and is the cause of the industry’s 3% year-over-year decline in vehicle dependability. Key findings of the study included: The overall industry average is 152 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) this year, compared with 147 PP100 last year.

Buick 150