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  • Based on the results of the J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), the following models receive an award for ranking at the top of their respective vehicle segments.

  • Based on the results of the 2013 IQS, the five models listed in alphabetical order below receive the top rating among coupes.

  • Listed below, in alphabetical order, are the convertible models that receive the top ratings in the 2013 IQS.

  • According to the J.D. Power 2013 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS), nearly two-thirds of the problems experienced during the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership are related to vehicle design rather than vehicle components that malfunction. That makes the majority of problems reported by new-vehicle owners far more difficult for dealerships to resolve.

  • J.D. Power has released the results of its latest Initial Quality Study (IQS), the company's industry benchmark study that measures new-vehicle quality after the first 90 days of ownership.

  • In a formal statement, Chrysler has announced that it will "conduct a voluntary campaign" for the 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty to inspect and, if necessary, "provide an upgrade to the rear structure of the vehicle to better manage crash forces in low-speed impacts."

  • The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, which serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality, has been redesigned for 2013. The study has been enhanced to better measure the quality of today's vehicles, particularly problems related to new technologies and features now being offered. In addition, the study, now in its 27th year, allows for more detailed feedback from new-vehicle owners.

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