Quality Ratings by Category

2009 Initial Quality Study

Compact Multi Activity Vehicle
Award Recipient
Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon (tie)
Honda CR-V (tie)
Ratings Factors
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Overall Quality: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction, or where controls or features may work as designed, but are difficult to use or understand.
Overall Quality - Mechanical: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction of any component, feature, or item (i.e., components that stop working or trim pieces that break or come loose).
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems with the engine or transmission as well as problems that affect the driving experience (i.e., vehicle/brakes pull, abnormal noises or vibrations) only.
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems with wind noise, water leaks, poor interior fit/finish, paint imperfection, and squeaks/rattles.
Features & Accessories Quality - Mechanical: Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems with the seats, windshield wipers, navigation system, rear-seat entertainment system, heater, air conditioner, stereo system, sunroof and trip computer.
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Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet HHR
Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon
Award Recipient (tie)
Ford Escape
Honda CR-V
Award Recipient (tie)
Honda Element
Hyundai Tucson
Jeep Compass
Jeep Liberty
Jeep Patriot
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda CX-7
Mazda Tribute
Mercury Mariner
Mitsubishi Outlander
Nissan Rogue
Nissan Xterra
Pontiac Torrent
Saturn VUE
Scion xB
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen Tiguan


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Please note that J.D. Power Consumer Center Ratings may not include all information used to determine J.D. Power and Associates awards.


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