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

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





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





Mazda CX-7





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





Toyota RAV4





Chevrolet Equinox





Chevrolet HHR





Hyundai Tucson





Jeep Compass





Jeep Liberty





Jeep Patriot





Mazda Tribute





Mercury Mariner





Mitsubishi Outlander





Nissan Rogue





Nissan Xterra





Pontiac Torrent





Scion xB





Subaru Forester





Volkswagen Tiguan





Honda Element





Jeep Wrangler





Saturn VUE






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