2012 Initial Quality Study (IQS) Results

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.

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Top Ranked Vehicles by Segment

Compact Crossover SUV

2012 Honda CR-V

Compact Multi Purpose Vehicle

2012 Kia Soul

Compact Premium Sporty Car

2012 Volvo C70

Compact Sporty Car

2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Entry Premium Car

2012 Lexus ES 350

Entry Premium Crossover SUV

2012 Infiniti EX-Series

Large Crossover SUV

2012 Ford Expedition

Large Pickup

2012 GMC Sierra LD

Large Premium Car

2012 Lexus LS

Large Premium Crossover SUV

2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE

Midsize Crossover SUV

2012 Buick Enclave

Midsize Pickup

2012 Nissan Frontier

Midsize Premium Car

2012 Infiniti M-Series

Midsize Premium Crossover SUV

2012 Lexus RX

Midsize Sporty

2012 Ford Mustang

Midsize Van

2012 Nissan Quest

Premium Sporty

2012 Porsche 911

Sub Compact Car

2012 Toyota Yaris

Top Rated Cars by Segment

Top Rated Compact Cars

Top Rated Compact Crossover SUVs

Top Rated Compact Multi Purpose Vehicles

Top Rated Compact Premium Sporty Cars

Top Rated Compact Sporty Cars

Top Rated Entry Premium Cars

Top Rated Entry Premium Crossover SUVs

Top Rated Large Cars

Top Rated Large Crossover SUVs

Top Rated Large Pickups

Top Rated Large Premium Cars

Top Rated Large Premium Crossover SUVs

Top Rated Midsize Cars

Top Rated Midsize Crossover SUVs

Top Rated Midsize Pickups

Top Rated Midsize Premium Cars

Top Rated Midsize Premium Crossover SUVs

Top Rated Midsize Sporty Cars

Top Rated Midsize Vans

Top Rated Premium Sporty Cars

Top Rated Sub Compact Cars