The improvement by the Model S made Tesla one of the biggest gainers in this year\u2019s rankings, with the brand jumping four spots to 21st out of 27. The Model X remains \u201cterrible\u201d in terms of reliability, Fisher said.<\/p>\n
Tesla\u2019s SUV and GM\u2019s Cadillac Escalade were the two vehicles with the most problems in the survey, Fisher said in a presentation\u00a0Thursday to the Automotive Press Association in Detroit.<\/p>\n
Kia Motors Corp.\u2019s Niro crossover was the least problematic. Much of Kia\u2019s technology goes into production first in Hyundai models, so the bugs get worked out before Kia uses it, Fisher said.<\/p>\n
Biggest Movers<\/strong><\/p>\n Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV\u2019s Chrysler was the most improved in this year\u2019s reliability survey, vaulting 10 spots to rank 17th. The brand discontinued its poor-performing 200 sedan, and the new Pacifica minivan rated average.<\/p>\n Volkswagen AG\u2019s namesake brand climbed six spots to 16th. Subaru Corp.\u2019s line of vehicles passed five other brands to rank sixth, while BMW, Tesla and Fiat Chrysler\u2019s Ram all gained four spots.<\/p>\n The biggest decliner this year was Honda Motor Co.\u2019s Acura.\u00a0Each of its models rated below average with the exception of the redesigned RDX crossover, dropping the brand seven spots to No. 19. Mazda Motor Corp. and GM\u2019s Cadillac both dropped six spots.<\/p>\n Problems with transmissions and infotainment systems were the most common in the survey, Fisher said during his presentation. Transmission issues are weighted more heavily, because they are harder to fix, he said.<\/p>\n American Split<\/strong><\/p>\n All four of GM\u2019s brands fell, with GMC and Cadillac finishing in the bottom two and Buick slipping five spots to rank eighth.<\/p>\n The Detroit-based company\u2019s reliability tends to follow its product cycle, according to Consumer Reports. When GM has more new models, as it does now, there are more problems.<\/p>\n At the same time, Fiat Chrysler — long a laggard in the magazine\u2019s surveys and other quality studies — improved with each of its traditional U.S. brands.<\/p>\n Still on Top<\/strong><\/p>\n Toyota Motor Corp.\u2019s namesake brand jumped ahead of its luxury line Lexus to take first place in this year\u2019s rankings.<\/p>\n This is the fifth straight year the brands have been the two highest-scoring in the industry. Kia moved up two spots to No. 3, Volkswagen\u2019s Audi held steady at No. 4, and BMW rounded out the top five.<\/p>\n
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