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Getting better
| Kia has steadily climbed in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study, which measures flaws in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership. This year, only Porsche ranked higher. | ||
| Year | Problems/ 100 vehicles | Kia's rank |
| 2015 | 86 | 2nd overall |
| 2014 | 106 | 6th (tie) |
| 2013 | 106 | 10th (tie) |
| 2012 | 107 | 18th (tie) |
| 2011 | 113 | 18th (tie) |
| 2010 | 126 | 25th (tie) |
| 2009 | 112 | 15th (tie) |
| 2008 | 119 | 17th (tie) |
| 2007 | 125 | 12th (tie) |
| 2006 | 136 | 24th |
| 2005 | 140 | 30th (tie) |
| Source: J.D. Power and Associates | ||
Kia Motors Corp. knows perception can trump reality.
