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

Award Recipient
Toyota 4Runner (tie)
Chevrolet TrailBlazer (tie)
Ford Edge (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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Toyota 4Runner
Award Recipient (tie)
Award Recipient (tie)





Toyota Highlander





Toyota Venza





Buick Enclave





Chevrolet TrailBlazer
Award Recipient (tie)
Award Recipient (tie)





Ford Edge
Award Recipient (tie)
Award Recipient (tie)





Ford Explorer





Ford Taurus X





Jeep Grand Cherokee





Saturn OUTLOOK





Chevrolet Traverse





GMC Acadia





Honda Pilot





Kia Borrego





Mazda CX-9





Nissan Murano





Subaru Tribeca





Chrysler Aspen





Dodge Journey





Ford Flex





GMC Envoy





HUMMER H3






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