JD Power has unveiled its results for 2014 in America. JD Power measures how many problems owners report with their new vehicle. It’s measured in problems per 100 cars sold and does not necessarily refer to breakdowns, but also things that owners aren’t happy with or didn’t live up to expectation.

Strong showing from Korea

Whilst the list contains mostly American cars it’s interesting to note that there are quite a few locally sold cars on the list. Korean manufacturers seem to be doing particularly well, with 2011 SA Car of the Year the Hyundai Elantra scooping most ‘reliable’ compact car. The Hyundai Accent also took the small car victory.

The only German in JD Power

Porsche also does well in the sporty car segments, scoring awards for compact premium sporty car with the Boxster, large premium car with the Panamera and midsize sporty car went to the 911.

Strangely, no other German manufacturer makes it onto the list as American local manufacturers like Lincoln, GMC and Buick scored better in reliability stats.

While not all of these cars listed here are available in South Africa, the ones that are have been proven to be reliable and make their owners happy.

JD Power 2014 results:

Hyundai Elantra– Compact CarMazda MAZDA5– Compact Multi-Purpose VehicleLexus ES– Compact Premium CarPorsche Boxster– Compact Premium Sporty CarInfiniti QX50– Compact Premium SUVMazda MX-5 Miata– Compact Sporty CarGMC Terrain– Compact SUVKia Cadenza– Large CarChevrolet Silverado HD– Large Heavy Duty PickupFord F-150 LD– Large Light Duty PickupPorsche Panamera– Large Premium CarInfiniti QX80– Large Premium SUVChevrolet Suburban– Large SUVGMC Yukon– Large SUVChevrolet Malibu– Midsize CarHonda Ridgeline– Midsize PickupHyundai Genesis– Midsize Premium CarPorsche 911– Midsize Premium Sporty CarLincoln MKX– Midsize Premium SUVDodge Challenger– Midsize Sporty CarFord Edge– Midsize SUVChrysler Town & Country– MinivanHyundai Accent– Small CarBuick Encore– Small SUVKia Sportage– Small SUVNissan JUKE– Small SUV