Dodge most improved brand in JD Power survey
Dodge was named the most improved brand in the latest J.D. Power Automotive Performance Execution and Layout Study. The survey measures new car owners’ satisfaction with the performance, features and layout of their vehicles.
Dodge scored an above-average 784 on the Powers 1000-point scale, just one point behind Ford, and was fifth among American brands and well ahead of both Honda (778) and Toyota (756). The highest score, 869. went to Porsche. The Dodge Ram was named as one of the most-improved vehicles for 2009.
Chrysler came in below the industry average of 779 with a score of 757, but that was still a point more than Toyota received. Jeep, with a 727, was next-to-last, beating Suzuki by 12 points.
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