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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Honda Element





Scion xB





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





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





Pontiac Torrent





Toyota RAV4





Chevrolet Equinox





Ford Escape





Jeep Compass





Jeep Liberty





Mazda Tribute





Mitsubishi Outlander





Nissan Xterra





Saturn VUE





Subaru Forester





Chevrolet HHR





Hyundai Tucson





Jeep Patriot





Jeep Wrangler





Mazda CX-7





Mercury Mariner





Nissan Rogue





Volkswagen Tiguan






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