Kia Ranks 1st

Kia Motors ranks highest

Kia and Hyundai ranked the 37th and 34th in 2000, while ranked 1st and 3rd respectively in 2016, which shows the inner ability of South Korean organization.

Kia earned the top score among the 33 brands evaluated.

The study examines more than 80,000 surveys completed by new car buyers and evaluates problems they report during the first 90 days of ownership. 

J.D. Power defines initial quality as the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles. The lower the score, the better. 
Here are the ranks:
Kia  83
Porsche 84
Hyundai  92
Toyota  93
BMW  94
Chevrolet  95
Buick  96 (tie)
Lexus  96 (tie)
Lincoln   96 (tie)
Nissan 101
Ford  102
GMC  103 (tie)
Infiniti  103 (tie)
Volkwagen  104
INDUSTRY AVERAGE  105
Audi  110
Mercedes-Benz  111
Cadillac  112
Jeep  113
Ram  114
Chrysler  115
Mitsubishi 116
Dodge  117
Subaru  118
Honda  119
Acura  122
Scion  123
Jaguar  127 (tie)
Mazda  127 (tie)
Mini  127 (tie)
Land Rover  132
Volvo  152
Fiat  174
Smart  216

For More information;
1. http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3020385
2. http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2016/06/22/kia-ranks-1st-detroit-three-rise-jd-power-study/86210810/