Problem with surveys spanning this wide is that car brands like Kia and Hyundai, which transitioned from beaters to proper family vehicles are at a disadvantage, Kia and Hyundai seriously improved their quality in the last 5 years. Same with Lincoln with their newer SUVs. Hence I prefer annual reports instead. Which tend to give a more precise picture.
Any well-informed ranking is meaningful and helpful.
J.D. Power is useful for checking 'quality shifts' on yearly basis.
Buick, Cadillac, Hyundai and Mazda have improved a lot in recent years.
Tesla Model 3 and Ford Mustang - both are much better and competitive since 2020.
Tesla Model 3 does not have loud noise problems and its NHTSA recalls have steadily fallen since 2018.
It shall be noted that some of the automobiles are increasingly high-tech and digitalized than ever before. These factors create a whole new range of technicalities for the consumers (and vendors). Mechanical parts are shrinking in terms of application and mechanical reliability is in decline accordingly.
Therefore, reliability factor of numerous automobiles might shift over time. The perception that Toyota and Honda will continue to rule the roster might not be the case for indefinite period.
Another thing is 'maintenance'. If a consumer is careless in this matter? No automobile will last long in this case. If you buy one, learn how to maintain it.
Environment is another factor. Some automobiles are designed to cope with certain environmental conditions better than others.
An average Joe really can't spend 70K, though the new electric Hummer is a very tempting offer.
True.
EV having that much raw power? Stunning.
Reinforced bed below? Perfect for offroad driving experiences.
Hummer is the LeGenD of 4 wheelers; true representation of American quality engineering for consumers.
Anyways, nice talking to you. Thanks for your valuable insights.
