Porsche Tops JD Power Quality Study at 138 PP100 as Industry Average Improves to 175
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Updated · Motor1 · Jul 1
Porsche Tops JD Power Quality Study at 138 PP100 as Industry Average Improves to 175
3 articles · Updated · Motor1 · Jul 1
Summary
Porsche led JD Power’s 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study with 138 problems per 100 vehicles, pushing Lexus to a tie for fourth at 156 and edging Genesis at 151.
The industry average improved to 175 PP100 from 192 last year—the best year-over-year gain in nearly 30 years—even as infotainment remained the only category with more reported problems.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity drove much of that weakness, while 46% of respondents said displays and touchscreens caused distracted-driving issues and 18% cited driver-assistance alerts.
Ford ranked third overall at 152 PP100 and was the top mass-market brand; the Porsche 911 posted the best model score at 110, while BMW won six segment awards.
JD Power based the 90-day ownership study on 78,514 owners and lessees, with lower PP100 scores indicating better initial quality.