Component Quality Reports (CQRs) – Portfolio Overview
A Complete Benchmark of Component-Level Vehicle Quality
The JD Power Component Quality Reports suite delivers a standardized, component-level benchmarking framework across major vehicle systems—including Interior, Seat, Multimedia, Brake/Driving Experience, and Engine/Transmission. Based on owner feedback from the first 90 days of ownership, these reports provide suppliers with the same data OEMs use to improve design, manufacturing and sourcing decisions.
What the Study Measures
A Comprehensive Assessment of System-Level Quality Across Components
Evaluates component performance across three core attributes:
• Standardized component-area diagnostics
• Defect, malfunction, and satisfaction data from the U.S. Initial Quality Study and U.S. APEAL Study
• Model-and system-level comparisons across major vehicle lines
Includes:
• U.S. Driving Experience and Brake Quality and Satisfaction Study
• U.S. Powertrain Study
• U.S. Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study
• U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study
• U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study
How It Works
How the Component Quality Reports Suite Works
• Are derived from the U.S. Initial Quality Study and APEAL Study
• Use verified owner-reported issues and satisfaction feedback
• Provide standardized, component-level benchmarks across major systems
• Enable model- and system-level comparisons
Core Strengths
Deeper Component Insights, Better Decisions
• Gives suppliers a direct view into how components perform with real customers
• Identifies system-level wins and losses that influence sourcing
• Helps quantify how component design choices impact satisfaction and early quality
• Provides a neutral, industry-standard framework for supplier collaboration
Business Impact
Improve Quality, Strengthen Partnerships
• Drives continuous improvement in design and component craftsmanship
• Reduces defect rates and early-life failures
• Enhances supplier value propositions with objective, comparative data
• Supports stronger OEM partnership and sourcing strategies
Key Dates
2026
U.S. Driving Experience and Brake Quality and Satisfaction Study
Fielding: June 2025 — May 2026
Publish: October 14, 2026
U.S. Powertrain Study
Fielding: June 2025 — May 2026
Publish: October 7, 2026
U.S. Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study
Fielding: June 2025 — May 2026
Publish: August 6, 2026
U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study
Press Release & Award Information
JD Power issues a national press release highlighting key findings and top-to-bottom rankings from the study. The brand(s) that rank highest in each award-eligible segment and meet predetermined award criteria will have the opportunity to enter into a licensing agreement through the JD Power Awards Program, which requires subscribing to the study as a prerequisite. Entering into a licensing agreement provides top-ranked brands with the valuable opportunity to market their award-winning performance. As the trusted symbol of excellence, JD Power Awards enhance brand perceptions, drive consumer preference, and differentiate awarded brands in competitive marketplaces.
Who should use it
Designed for Tier 1 Component and System Suppliers
• Interior, seat, and restraint suppliers
• Multimedia and electronics suppliers
• Brake, chassis, and dynamics suppliers
• Powertrain system suppliers
• Supplier quality, engineering, and reliability teams
• Commercial teams preparing OEM business reviews
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