The Most Dependable Cars and Trucks in the 2020 J.D. Power Study
J.D. Power recently published its 2020 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which measures problems in model-year 2017 vehicles.
The study covers 177 specific problems grouped into eight major vehicle categories. And while there has been a slight improvement across the entire auto industry, the rapid introduction of complex in-vehicle technology is putting increased pressure on dependability.
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The latest brand rankings have a new No. 1:
- Genesis
- Lexus
- Buick
- Porsche
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Lincoln
- BMW
- Chevrolet
- Ford
However, the Lexus ES is the highest-ranked model in the 2020 study. Its score of 52 problems per 100 vehicles is the best ever recorded in the 31-year history of the study. Go to the next page to see the list of the most dependable models in each and every category…
Compact Car – Nissan LEAF
2nd place: Chevrolet Cruze, 3rd place: Toyota Corolla
Midsize Car – Buick Regal
2nd place: Volkswagen Passat, 3rd place: Toyota Camry
Midsize SUV – Toyota 4Runner
2nd place: Kia Sorento, 3rd place: Buick Enclave
Midsize Premium SUV – Lexus GX
2nd place: Cadillac XT5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Lexus RX (tie)
Large Heavy-duty Pickup – Chevrolet Silverado HD
2nd place: GMC Sierra HD, 3rd place: Ram 2500/3500
