Lexus has been named the top brand in the J.D. Power 2016 Vehicle Dependability Study alongside Porsche. This marks the sixth year in a row that Lexus has placed first in the results.
The study examines problems experienced during the past year by owners of 2014 model-year vehicles, and each brand’s overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100). A lower score reflects higher quality — here are the overall scores:
Along with the overall top ranking, Lexus performed well in the model categories — the ES was first in Compact Premium Cars, the GS was first Midsize Premium Cars, and the RX & GX placed first & second in Midsize Premium SUVs.
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