Imports Top Trouble-Free New-Car List

Japanese and German car manufacturers dominate a list of the most trouble-free 1987 car models as compiled from a survey by J. D. Power & Associates, a Westlake Village automotive marketing and research firm.

Only two American automobile makers, General Motors and Ford, made the list. German car maker Mercedes Benz has the most entries, with four on the list. Japanese car makers Toyota, Nissan, Acura and Honda, and German car maker BMW, each have two models on the list. The most problem-free car is the Toyota Cressida, a luxury car.

The list is based on a nationwide survey of 35,000 new-car owners.

1. Toyota Cressida

2. (tie) Mercedes Benz S Class

2. (tie) Nissan Sentra

4. Mercedes Benz 560 SL

5. Acura Legend

6. Mazda 323

7. Toyota Corolla

8. Chevrolet Nova

9. (tie) Ford Crown Victoria

9. (tie) Subaru Sedan

11. Mercedes Benz 300 Class

12. Honda Civic

13. BMW 535i

14. Porsche 924

15. (tie) Nissan 300 ZX

15. (tie) Volkswagen Quantum

17. (tie) Acura Integra

17. (tie) Mercedes Benz 190 E/D

19. BMW CSi

20. Honda Civic CRX