Let’s cut to the chase. J.D. Power and Associates just spent nearly six months sifting through more than 80,000 surveys conducted with verified owners of 2009 model year vehicles, but you just want the highlight reel, the gotta-know info on those cars, SUVs, pickups and vans that ranked highest. Listed below, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.
Sub-Compact Car
2009 Toyota Yaris
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and Seats categories.
- Moves from 5th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Compact Car
2009 Hyundai Elantra Sedan
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and Seats categories.
- Moves from 3rd ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Compact Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV)
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Performs particularly well in the HVAC and Seats categories.
- Moves from 2nd ranked in 2008, to a highest-ranked tie with the Honda CR-V in 2009.
2009 Honda CR-V
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and Seats categories.
- Maintains highest-ranked position in 2009 tied with the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compact Sporty Car
2009 Scion tC
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and HVAC categories.
- Moves from 6th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Entry Premium Vehicle
2009 Lexus IS
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and Seats categories.
- Moves form 7th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Compact Premium Sporty Car
2009 Nissan Z
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and Seats categories.
- Moves from 5th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Midsize Car
2009 Nissan Altima
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and HVAC categories.
- Moves from 9th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Midsize Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV)
2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and HVAC categories.
- Among a three way tie with the Ford Edge and Toyota 4Runner as highest –ranked models in 2009.
- Is among the top 10 MAV models in the Industry.
2009 Ford Edge
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and HVAC categories.
- Moves from 7th ranked in 2008, to a three way tie for highest-ranked in 2009.
- Is among the top 10 MAV models in the Industry.
2009 Toyota 4Runner
- Performs particularly well in the Audio/Entertainment/Navigation and Seats categories.
- Among a three way tie with the Ford Edge and Chevrolet Trailblazer as highest-ranked models in 2009.
- Is among the top 10 MAV models in the Industry.
Midsize Pickup
2009 Honda Ridgeline
- Performs particularly well in the Interior and Seats categories.
- Moves from 4th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Midsize Sporty
2009 Ford Mustang
- Performs particularly well in the Features/Controls/Displays and HVAC categories.
- Maintains outstanding performance in 2009.
Minivan
2009 Toyota Sienna
- Performs particularly well in the Seats and The Driving Experience categories.
- Moves from 4th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Midsize Premium Car
2009 Lexus GS
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and HVAC categories.
- Moves from 6th ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Midsize Premium Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV)
2009 Lexus GX 470
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and The Driving Experience categories.
- Moves from 2nd ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Large Car
2009 Mercury Sable
- Performs particularly well in the HVAC and Interior categories.
- Moves from 2nd ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Large Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV)
2009 GMC Yukon
- Performs particularly well in the HVAC and Seats categories.
- Moves from 3rd ranked in 2008, to highest-ranked in 2009.
Large Pickup
2009 Ford F-150
- Performs particularly well in the HVAC and Interior categories.
- Moves from 6th ranked in 2008, to a highest-ranked tie in 2009 with the Toyota Tundra.
2009 Toyota Tundra
- Performs particularly well in the HVAC and Seats categories.
- Moves from 2nd ranked in 2008, to a highest-ranked tie in 2009 with the Ford F-150 LD.
Large Premium Car
2009 Lexus LS
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and HVAC categories.
- Maintains 2008 highest-rank position in 2009.
Large Premium Multi Activity Vehicle (MAV)
2009 Lexus LX 570
- Performs particularly well in the Engine/Transmission and Exterior categories.
- Displays the lowest number of reported problems of all the models in the study.
About the Study
The 2009 Initial Quality Study is based on responses from more than 80,000 purchasers and lessees of new 2009 model-year cars, trucks and multi-activity vehicles surveyed after 90 days of ownership. The study is based on a 228-question battery designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate identifying problems and drive product improvement. The study was fielded between February and May of 2009.
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