The Most Reliable Car Brands by Chimdi Nwosu

This visualization explores car brand reliability in the United States, based on J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. It ranks brands by problems per 100 vehicles (PP100), offering a comprehensive look at how different manufacturers stack up in terms of reliability.

Key Insights
The beeswarm plot highlights the PP100 values for 30 brands, with Lexus leading as the most reliable brand at 135 PP100, significantly below the average of 190 PP100. At the other end, Chrysler ranks lowest with 310 PP100. The dashboard also categorizes brands by country of origin, revealing Japan's dominance in reliability, with brands like Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda outperforming others.

Regional Comparisons
The visualization breaks down reliability by region, showing average PP100 scores for countries like South Korea (195), the United States (211), the United Kingdom (221), Germany (225), and Sweden (245). Regional highlights include Sweden’s sole standout brand, Volvo, and the U.S., with Buick as its most reliable.