J.D. Power and Associates has released the results of its 2009 Initial Quality Study and named Lexus the top manufacturer for initial new car quality, with Porsche, Cadillac, Hyundai and Honda following closely behind. Domestic automakers Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford improved on average by 10% this year compared to last.

Cadillac moved up from its 10th in 2008 to 3rd in 2009. Similarly, Hyundai moved up from 13th in 2008 to 4th this year. However, it was Suzuki that saw the greatest leap, jumping from 32nd in 2008 to 9th this year.

Overall industry quality improved for the second straight year. The industry averaged 108 reported problems per 100 vehicles, down from 118 in 2008. Click here to see the full ranking.

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