If your father already said it…cars aren’t made like they used to be…at least as far as build quality and breakdowns are concerned.
Los Modern cars They are smart. They talk to you, tell you the weather, or calculate the route for you… but They break more than before.
He comes to that conclusion. J.T. Powers’ studyWho did the analysis? Breakdowns of dozens of vehicle brands in the so-called index 100 Problems with Vehicles (PP100). that is, Number of breakdowns adding up to 100 units of the same car model.
For more than 30 years this number has been steadily decreasing. It has increased by no less than 30 points in the last yearCompared to a 12-point increase in 2022 and 18 points in 2021.
Cars are more modern but less reliable
Volkswagen, Chrysler and Volvo more 250 problems for 100 vehiclesBut the record is held by Tesla 257 PP100Y pole Starcheater 313 PP100.
On the opposite side, The most trusted brands are Dodge, Ram and Alfa RomeoIt surrounds 140 PP100.
Analytics firm JD Powers is largely responsible for this problem For the increased use of technology, it is complicated for vehicles.
Further, Audio systems known to fail should continue to be used. The most common mistakes are related New car features, buttons and infotainment screens.
The only improved systemAccording to the study, there is Assisted driving, which prevents accidents and makes driving easier.
JD Powers also criticizes the trend of manufacturers Change settings that work properly and make them more complicated, and are more prone to fractures. He cites the example of car handlebars that have worked without problems for decades but are now breaking due to the addition of new features.
And that’s it Marketing plays a very important role here.. New features and complexity are added, even if not required, to stand out from the competition.
Manufacturers deserve attention: users don’t Modern cars With plenty of questionable functionality, this one It has nothing to do with drivingYes later Breakdowns will increase Every three months we have to take the car to the workshop.
