Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 18 hrs ago
JAC and GWM rank among Mexico’s most reliable car brands
JAC had the fewest reported problems in J.D. Power’s 2026 vehicle reliability study in Mexico, while GWM ranked second among volume brands and MINI also ranked highly.
JAC recorded 115 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with an average of 231 across the 24 other brands studied.
GWM recorded 147 problems per 100 vehicles, 84 below the average for its segment.
The study measured problems owners experienced after one to three years of use, covering areas such as driving, technology and the vehicle’s interior and exterior.
Bluetooth connection failures were the most reported issue among owners of both petrol and hybrid vehicles, and the rate among hybrid owners nearly doubled from the previous year.
Drivers also reported trouble keeping driver-assistance camera lenses clean, showing that reliability includes everyday features as well as major mechanical parts.
J.D. Power gathered more than 10,400 owner surveys and says automakers can use the findings to address recurring problems and support customer loyalty.
JAC ranked first and GWM second among volume car brands in Mexico in J.D. Power’s 2026 Vehicle Dependability Study.
JAC recorded 115 problems per 100 vehicles, compared with an average of 231 across the 25 brands analyzed.
GWM recorded 147 problems per 100 vehicles, 84 points below its segment average.
Bluetooth connectivity problems were the most reported issue among owners of both gasoline and hybrid vehicles.
The study was based on more than 10,400 surveys of vehicle owners.
- Who
- JAC ranked first and GWM second among volume brands. J.D. Power conducted the study.
- What
- J.D. Power’s 2026 study ranked vehicle brands by reported problems after one to three years of use.
- When
- The study was published in 2026. The article was published on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Mexico.
- Why
- The study measures vehicle dependability and highlights problems owners experience, including Bluetooth connectivity and visibility issues.
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J.D. Power published its Vehicle Dependability Study, reporting rankings based on problems owners experienced after one to three years of use.
El Economista MX published its report on the study’s rankings.
- JAC
- 115 problems per 100 vehicles; first place
- GWM
- 147 problems per 100 vehicles; second among volume brands
- Brands analyzed
- 25
- Study surveys
- More than 10,400 vehicle owners
- Industry average
- 231 problems per 100 vehicles
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What people are saying
Reliability goes beyond serious mechanical problems; it also covers the everyday functions customers use whenever they drive
A Bluetooth connection that constantly fails or difficulty keeping the assistance camera clean can become a recurring frustration