
It’s a good day for Kia, Genesis, and Hyundai. The three ranked very well on J.D. Power’s 2022 Vehicle Dependability Study. Kia and Genesis took top honors in the mass-market and premium vehicle categories. Hyundai ranked two spots below Kia, right behind Buick. Toyota and Dodge round out the top five most dependable mass-market brands. Lexus, Porsche, Cadillac, and Lincoln complete the premium category.
The J.D. Power survey asked owners to provide feedback about nine major categories, including powertrain, infotainment tech, and driving experience. Based on this feedback, J.D. Power calculated a score based on a 1,000-point scale to identify how many problems an owner faces per 100 vehicles (PP100). Kia scored 145 PP100, while Genesis scored 155 PP110. The complete ranking for mass-market brands is: