Quality is down for new vehicles in the U.S.

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quote:
The wide range of quality problems in the automotive industry
is "a phenomenon not seen in the 37-year history of the Initial Quality Study",
said J.D Power's senior director of auto benchmarking Frank Hanley.

Quality of new vehicles in US declining on more tech use, study shows

Quality of new vehicles sold in the United States is declining as factors such as growing use of technology and lower build quality of certain parts are making the models more "problematic", according to automotive consultant J.D. Power.

www.reuters.com

 

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Synopsis:

Problems mentioned specifically- Audio systems, cupholders, electronic touch door handles on ev’s

Dodge rated highest, Chrysler and Volvo rated lowest

I thought Chrysler owned Dodge