The auto research firm JD Power assessed dozens of vehicle brands for its latest quality study.
The overall quality of new vehicles is deteriorating and nagging problems are on the rise, according to a new study from JD Power.
"The basic touch point of door handles is now a percolating problem area as manufacturers attempt to redesign them," JD Power said.
JD Power assigned a score to each auto brand based on problems per 100 vehicles, and calculated an industry average of 192 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), up from 180 in 2022.
In terms of vehicles themselves, the Nissan Maxima had the highest initial quality overall, with 106 problems per 100 vehicles, according to the survey.
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