Automotive quality just took its biggest leap forward since the 1990s! In this clip from The AutoGuide Show, Frank Hanley (Senior Director of Automotive Benchmarking at J.D. Power) breaks down the shocking results of the 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).
From Porsche securing the absolute top spot in the industry to Ford’s massive comeback as the #1 mass-market brand, we dive into why 28 out of 33 auto brands showed major year-over-year improvements. On average, new vehicles are seeing 1.7 fewer problems per car than last year! What’s driving this massive wave of reliability, and which brands are trailing behind? Hit that play button to find out!
Key Takeaways from Frank Hanley:
Industry Champion: Porsche takes #1 overall with the lowest Problems Per 100 vehicles (PP100), closely followed by luxury runner-up Genesis.
Mass Market King: Ford takes the crown for the best mainstream volume brand in the industry, followed tightly by last year’s winner, Nissan.
Historical Growth: 28 of 33 brands improved their quality year-over-year—a level of industry-wide improvement we hasn’t been seen since 1997.
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