Quality Ratings by Category
2009 Initial Quality Study
Compact Multi Activity Vehicle

Award Recipient
Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon (tie)
Honda CR-V (tie)




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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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Hyundai Tucson





Mazda Tribute





Jeep Wrangler





Jeep Patriot





Chevrolet HHR





Nissan Rogue





Mercury Mariner





Saturn VUE





Jeep Compass





Subaru Forester





Jeep Liberty





Pontiac Torrent





Volkswagen Tiguan





Chevrolet Equinox





Mazda CX-7





Scion xB





Honda Element





Nissan Xterra





Ford Escape





Toyota RAV4





Mitsubishi Outlander





Chrysler PT Cruiser Wagon
Award Recipient (tie)
Award Recipient (tie)





Honda CR-V
Award Recipient (tie)
Award Recipient (tie)






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