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J.D. Powers 'Vehicle Dependability' study says U.S. automakers are closing the gap with imports

GasBuddy Blog -- The long-term dependability of three-year-old models has improved year-over-year, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.

The study, now in its 24th year, measures problems experienced during the past 12 months by original owners of three-year-old vehicles (those that were introduced for the 2010 model year). Overall dependability is determined by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower score reflecting higher quality.

In 2013, the dependability of models that were new or substantially redesigned for the 2010 model year averages 116 PP100, compared with 133 PP100 for models that were unchanged from the 2009 model-year--also referred to as carryover...

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phpearso Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:118 Points:157,050 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:05:19 PM Ignore phpearso Report Abuse Anyone who cares about the economy already knows this! Now many foreign products of all kinds cost more than American made....check it out.
phpearso Sophomore Author Indiana Posts:118 Points:157,050 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2013 4:51:12 PM Ignore phpearso Report Abuse Funny how long it takes to hear the good about "Made In America!!!!!
flatcreek Champion Author Missouri Posts:3,627 Points:659,025 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 21, 2013 8:59:27 AM Ignore flatcreek Report Abuse Guess Detroit is taking out the internal combusion engine and installing big rubber bands like the rice-burner's use.
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CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,034 Points:1,101,695 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 11:17:16 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse Yes U.S. auto makers are closing the gap with imports but the cost of these vehicles are way to expensive for many struggling consumers such as I.
okgasbud Sophomore Author Tulsa Posts:237 Points:174,165 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 11:05:00 AM Ignore okgasbud Report Abuse I agree, I have always driven Toyota, but my colleague just bought a Ford Fusion against my recommendations, and I was floored by the fit and finish. US car makers must be realizing the need to step-up to the foreign competition...and frankly the "foreign" competition isn't so foreign anymore, and visa-versa. For example, we drove a Dodge Caravan for 12 years that was built in Canada...and now drive two "foreign" cars, both built in the good old U.S. of A. Perhaps the boys in Detroit are taking better notes on those shop tours of US-based foreign auto manufacturing plants.
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defuzer Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:174 Points:119,750 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:53:49 AM Ignore defuzer Report Abuse I used to drive only GM and I always had problems. Now I'm in Fords and I never need a thing.
salyersgreg Rookie Author Michigan Posts:2 Points:73,640 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:51:49 AM Ignore salyersgreg Report Abuse I agree with train rider, Fords are better made & yes they did not need a bail out. They are also from the same state I live at.
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Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,548 Points:2,934,510 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:37:12 AM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse and the prices go higher and higher. U.S. cars are nothing but disposable
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TRAIN RIDER Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:9,217 Points:2,784,545 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:30:43 AM Ignore TRAIN RIDER Report Abuse Ford is doing the best and they didn't have Obama to bail them out.
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pagenutt Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:155 Points:329,540 Joined:Nov 2002	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:19:24 AM Ignore pagenutt Report Abuse 3 year study. Why not a 10-15 year? Who gets a new car every 3 years? NOT ME!
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eaglev Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,001 Points:937,155 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 20, 2013 10:12:06 AM Ignore eaglev Report Abuse need a 5 year study since that is the normal length of the loan on the car.
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