Is the car “authoritatively” certified as the most reliable in China really reliable?

Opening JDPOWER's "2019 China Vehicle Reliability Study SM (VDS)", the professor smiled. JDPOWER, I believe you will be familiar with it. This data and analysis service provider established in California, USA, is famous for its "independence" and "objectivity". It released "Vehicle Dependability Study SM (VDS)" It is also regarded as a "treasure book" for car selection by consumers. Just on November 28, JD Power (Jundi) released the "2019 China Vehicle Reliability Study SM (VDS)", but unlike previous years, this time the list is ridiculous. If you guess one of the top six, you win. When it comes to reliability, experienced drivers will basically think of Japanese cars, especially Ryota and Nissan. As long as they don’t encounter forced scrapping or major traffic accidents, a car that has been driven for more than ten years will be a winner. Grab a handful, and its reliability has been unanimously recognized by the majority of car owners. However, in JD Power's 2019 VDS brand rankings, there is not a single Japanese brand in the top six, and these six brands are considered "unpopular" by many industry insiders. Beijing Hyundai, smart, MINI, Chevrolet, Dongfeng Renault, Jeep, if the professor doesn't tell you that these are the top six brands in terms of vehicle reliability, can you guess one of them? This car company has surprised everyone by being ranked No. 1 for two consecutive years. Beijing Hyundai ranks first on the list with 94 breakdowns per 100 vehicles. This seems to be very different from our actual feelings. So is Beijing Hyundai considered a dark horse? No, because in the JD Power China vehicle reliability rankings, Beijing Hyundai has ranked first for two consecutive years. Even if it ranks first for two consecutive years, the public’s eyes are sharp, whether the product is good or not, and sales will not be “fake”. Data show that Beijing Hyundai’s cumulative sales in the first 10 months of this year were 568,300 vehicles, a year-on-year decrease of 4.2%, and a 34.6% decrease compared with the peak of 869,000 vehicles in the first 10 months of 2016. Affected by the decline in sales, Beijing Hyundai's operating income in the third quarter was 2.76 trillion won (approximately RMB 16.6 billion), and its operating loss was 125.3 billion won (approximately RMB 755 million). The top three Japanese brands have disappeared. In the 2019 VDS brand rankings, the average number of failures per 100 vehicles was 116. There are 25 car companies below this number. Among them, there are both joint ventures and domestically produced ones. From the first place, Beijing Dongfeng Scenery, which is ranked 25th in modern times, seems like everything is so natural and harmonious. However, after repeated confirmation by the professor, the three recognized high-reliability car companies we are familiar with, Dongfeng Nissan, Changan Mazda and GAC Mitsubishi, are indeed missing from the list. Unfortunately, in this study by JD Power, the traditional Japanese top three failed to reach the mainstream average in terms of vehicle reliability, and were left behind by Dongfeng Fengguang. Are domestic brands that rank higher than GAC Toyota really reliable? Years of market testing have left Toyota with a reputation for durability, and Toyota series models have also become essential helpers when traveling to Tibet and crossing the desert. This is not unrelated to its technological pursuit of excellence, strict quality control and precise manufacturing technology. As a company that has won the title of "Toyota Global Model Factory" many times, GAC Toyota's reliability is a representative of Toyota manufacturing. In this study by JD Power, GAC Toyota had 110 faults per 100 vehicles, ranking tied for 11th with MG. In front of GAC Toyota were two domestic brands, Roewe and Dongfeng Fengshen. It is undeniable that domestic brands have made progress in recent years, but if the reliability of MG and Dongfeng Fengshen reaches or even exceeds that of GAC Toyota, there is still a question mark. The professor did not mean to question the list. If the research results of JD Power are true, we should be "proud" of the progress that some domestic brands have made in vehicle reliability in recent years. The curious car models are divided into the 2019 VDS brand rankings. Except for the disputes about the rankings of various brands, the other rankings are basically similar to our feelings. Because there are certain errors and subjective factors, it must be The deviation can be understood. But the next ranking is full of curiosity. Let’s not discuss whether the top three models in the market segment are really as good as JD Power said. Just judging from the classification of this model, the professor once wondered if there was sand in his eyes. Sail and Baojun 310 are classified as compact cars; Rena, which is 4.4 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2.6 meters, is actually a mid-sized car; Lingdu, Golf Jialv and Borui are actually placed in the same market segment. Anyone who knows something about cars will question this car model classification. As a "professional" organization, is JD Power serious? I'm afraid there is another reason. The above list is the ranking of market segment models in JD Power's 2017 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study SM (VDS). Obviously, this model classification is much more normal. Take the small car Zhixuan as an example. In the American list, it is classified as a Small car (small car), but in the Chinese list, it is classified as a compact luxury sedan. It is also produced by JD Power. Why is there such a big disparity between domestic and foreign countries? Is it intentional or is it a "low-level" mistake? Nothing is known. Voices from parallel importers Regarding the reference value of this list, the professor thinks it’s enough to just take a look, but if you take it seriously, you will lose. It is not difficult to see from our actual car experience and some details in the list that the research produced by JD Power contains too many unconventional things, and the rankings of many brands are not consistent with the facts. Of course, this is not the first time JD Power has done this kind of thing. A few years ago, Nazhijie, who was ridiculed that he could go around the gas station twice with a full tank of gas, released the 2016 China New Car Quality Study (IQS) at JD Power Asia Pacific. ) report, it actually ranked fifth in the industry and first among independent brands. So don’t take JD Power’s list too seriously. As a for-profit commercial company, no one will care about money. It is said that they can take advantage of others and be soft-spoken. What do you think of JDPOWER’s 2019 China Vehicle Reliability Study SM (VDS)? Please leave a message in the comment area.