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The Nissan Maxima had the highest initial quality in JD Power's study overall.
  • The more high-tech a car is, the more problems it has.
  • The auto research firm JD Power assessed dozens of vehicle brands for its latest quality study.
  • Tesla landed the second-worst brand in terms of quality, while Dodge took the crown.

As cars become flashier and more technologically advanced, they're getting more problematic, too. 

The overall quality of new vehicles is deteriorating and nagging problems are on the rise, according to a new study from JD Power. The auto-industry research firm said more technology in cars is partially to blame.