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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Ford Taurus X





Toyota 4Runner
Award Recipient (tie)
Award Recipient (tie)





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





Ford Explorer





Saturn OUTLOOK





Toyota Highlander





Toyota Venza





Buick Enclave





Chevrolet Traverse





Chrysler Aspen





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





Ford Flex





GMC Acadia





GMC Envoy





Honda Pilot





Jeep Grand Cherokee





Kia Borrego





Nissan Murano





Subaru Tribeca





Dodge Journey





HUMMER H3





Mazda CX-9






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