Lexus is again at the top of JD Power's newest vehicle reliability survey ranks (VDS), but car owners generally make more complaints as vehicles become more and more complex.
2025 JD power VDS, now in its 36th year, deals with 184 specific problem areas across vehicle categories, such as infotainment systems, plumber support technology, Powertrain, and internal and external features, across the first three years of ownership.
Toyota's (Team) The Lexus brand grabbed the best honors in terms of vehicle reliability for a third year running, with a score of 140 pp100 (problems per 100 vehicles). Gm's (Game) Buick brand at the highest in the mass market segment, with a score of 143. Mazda (Mzday) He came second with 161, and Toyota, in 162, came third.
At the premium head, Cadillac (169) second behind General Lexus winner (also a premium brand), with Germany Porsche (186) coming third.
On the flip side, Volkswagen (285), Chrysler (282, Jeep (275), VW's Audi (273), and Land Rover (270) suffered the highest number of issues and were listed in the lower five. Tesla was the center of the package (209).
JD Power said the 2025 VDS was based on responses from 34,175 owners of 2022 year -on -year vehicles after three years of ownership. The VDS is different from an initial quality survey that is widely followed by JD Power, which deals with issues dealing with the first year of ownership.
Overall, problems with software deficiencies and integration of personal devices (ie, connecting iPhones and Android devices), along with problems with EVS Hybrid Plug-in, founded owners found that back in 2022. JD Power found that the industry was Generally saw 6% increase in problems (12 pp100) from a year ago.
“Although the increase in problems this year may be a thorn in the side of automation and owners, it is important ”Said Jason Norton, Director of Auto Benchmarking at JD Power. “Supply chain issues, higher vehicle prices than ever, and the disturbance of personnel from the pandemic were problematic.”
Overall, Toyota and GM products received the largest awards at model level, with six each.
The most reliable model in general across all brands was Avalon Sedan Toyota, a full -size vehicle that is not, interesting, one of Toyota's leading vendors. The compact car at the highest site was the Toyota Corolla, followed by the Kia Forte and Subaru Impreza. The premium segment had the BMW 3 stalwart series at the top, with the 4 series alternately.
The Midsize car segment had the Camry who sold top taking best honors, followed by Altima Nissan and Hyundai Sonata. The Chevrolet Corvette had the highest score in the premium “sports” car segment.