J.D. Power's 2008 Initial Quality Study is out, and this is their full quality ranking by brand, measured in problems per 100 vehicles or PP100. The industry average was 118 which is an improvement over last year.
Porsche, 87 PP100- Infiniti, 98
- Lexus, 99
- Mercedes-Benz , 104
- Toyota, 104 (TIED)
- Mercury, 109
- Honda, 110
- Ford, 112
- Jaguar, 112 (TIED)
- Audi, 113
- Cadillac, 113 (TIED)
- Chevrolet, 113 (TIED)
- Hyundai, 114
- Pontiac, 114 (TIED)
- Lincoln, 115
- Buick, 118
- Acura, 119
- Kia, 119 (TIED)
- Nissan, 124
- Volvo, 124 (TIED)
BMW, 126- GM, 127
- Mazda, 127 (TIED)
- Volkswagen, 128
- Hummer, 132
- Subaru, 133
- Scion, 138
- Dodge, 141
- Chrysler, 142
- Mitsubishi, 149
- Saab, 149 (TIED)
- Suzuki, 152
- Saturn, 157
- Land Rover, 161
- Mini, 163
- Jeep, 167
Special kudos to Toyota for being the highest ranked mass-market auto manufacturer.
