Nissan Tops J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study

Saudi Arabia : The J.D. Power IQS evaluates problems occurring in every 100 vehicles, and Nissan had fewer issues compared to other main brands in this respect.

• The Nissan Sentra and Altima lead their segments, earning top spots in their classes. 
• The Rogue, Pathfinder and Frontier are each listed among the top three cars in their categories.  
• These results show the brand's focus on quality and customer satisfaction. 

Nissan has topped the list of mass-market brands in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS). The brand also ranked second overall in the industry. The study looks at how well new cars hold up based on owner reports during the first 90 days of ownership. It shows how committed Nissan is to quality and customer satisfaction. 

The J.D. Power IQS measures problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). Nissan had fewer issues per 100 vehicles than other mass-market brands, showing clear progress in customer experience and quality.

Nissan cars shine in different categories

Several Nissan models performed very well in their categories. The Nissan Altima was the best choice in the Midsize Car group. The Nissan Sentra was the top car in the Compact Car class. Other Nissan trucks also earned high marks. The Nissan Rogue, Frontier, and Pathfinder each finished among the top three in their categories.

This recognition as the leading mass-market brand shows Nissan’s strong focus on making cars that meet high standards and satisfy customers. The achievement highlights their aim to put customers first by delivering great driving experiences.

How Initial Quality Study Evaluates Vehicles

The U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS) has now been around for 39 years. It gathers feedback from thousands of people who bought or leased new cars in 2025. The study looks at 223 different problems across nine areas of the vehicle. These areas include vehicle features, entertainment systems, how the car drives, and how well it has been designed. 

The detailed report offers valuable insights for car makers. It shows where they can improve to make their vehicles better and increase customer satisfaction.

Nissan's results in this study show its ongoing effort to meet customer needs and keep quality high across its range of vehicles. As the company works to improve both the quality of its cars and the customer experience, it stays focused on delivering products that satisfy buyers and build long-term loyalty.

Nissan New Car Launches

On the work front, Nissan has recently introduced a third-generation LEAF EV and Patrol NISMO in the market. Where LEAF features a complete redesign, significant range improvements, and new technologies, the Patrol NISMO is a performance-oriented version of the standard model, with bold design and premium interiors. 

In Saudi Arabia, the Nissan LEAF will be available by the end of 2025. The launch of Patrol NISMO is expected in the second half of 2025.