Improvements Seen Across all FCA US Brands in J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study

Constant improvement is essential in the highly competitive automotive market as new technologies continue to be developed and customers demand higher quality vehicles. With such great competition, a company that does not strive to greater levels all around will be left in the dust. Nobody understands this risk like the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) group, which could be the main reason each brand under the FCA umbrella has improved in the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Initial Quality Study.

A Thorough Study Gets the Results

The J.D. Power Initial Quality Study has been in existence for 31 years now. The study surveys purchasers and lessees of 2017 model year vehicles after their first 90 days of ownership. With a pool of almost 80,000 responders, the study seeks to find the highest quality vehicles based on the owner’s responses to 233 questions which are designed to identify defects or issues the owner may have experienced with their car.

Step Things Up with a Ram Truck

The Ram Truck brand showed one of the strongest improvements in the study. The score improved by nearly 25 percent, demonstrating the efforts FCA is putting into improving quality. Scott Garberding, the Head of Quality at FCA stated “We’re pleased to see that all FCA US brands have made improvements in initial quality, especially Ram Truck with its big step up this year.”

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Surpasses the Competition

In its maiden year, the Chrysler Pacifica scores a huge accomplishment as the highest-ranking vehicle in the Minivan segment. The new Pacifica takes a significant number of safety and technology innovations, including the segment’s first ever available hybrid powertrain, and wraps it in a stunning, sleek style. As the most awarded minivan of the year, the Pacifica makes no compromises when it comes to providing what families need in their daily vehicle.

Dodge Challenger and Grand Caravan

The Dodge Challenger and Dodge Grand Caravan continue to score well, taking high spots in categories of Midsize Sporty Cars and Minivans. Claiming to be the most powerful muscle car ever, the 2017 Dodge Challenger SXT delivers up to 305 horsepower thanks it it’s fuel-efficient Pentastar® V6 engine. The new 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, on the other hand, continues to provide the versatility, safety, and innovative features that make it a favorite choice among families.

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