J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study: Top-Rated Vans, SUVs and Trucks

In June 2012, J.D. Power and Associates released its 2012 Initial Quality Study, which lists the top performers in defined car and truck segments within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. In addition, the study also ranks the best brands for initial quality.

Initial Quality Study: Van, SUV and Truck Ratings
The top models in each segment are listed. Click on the image or model name to read its 2012 Cars.com report.
Category	Best in Category	Other Top Picks
Best Compact Crossover/SUV	Honda CR-V	Toyota RAV4 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Best Compact MPV*	Kia Soul	Toyota Prius v
Best Midsize Crossover/SUV	Buick Enclave	Honda Crosstour Honda Pilot (tie) Jeep Grand Cherokee (tie) Nissan Murano (tie) Toyota Highlander (tie)
Best Full-Size Crossover/SUV	Ford Expedition	GMC Yukon Chevrolet Tahoe
Best Entry Luxury Crossover/SUV	Infiniti EX Series	Acura RDX Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
Best Midsize Luxury Crossover/SUV	Lexus RX	Infiniti FX Series Cadillac SRX
Best Full-Size Luxury Crossover/SUV	Cadillac Escalade	Infiniti QX56 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Best Midsize Pickup	Nissan Frontier	Honda Ridgeline
Best Full-Size Pickup	GMC Sierra LD	Chevrolet Silverado HD Chevrolet Avalanche (tie) Nissan Titan (tie)
Best Minivan	Nissan Quest	Honda Odyssey Toyota Sienna
All vehicle segments were assigned by J.D. Power and Associates. *Multipurpose Vehicle is a designation that is not currently included in Cars.com's vehicle segments. Source: J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Initial Quality Study

The table above represents the models with the fewest problems reported in the first 90 days of ownership, according to an initial quality study by J.D. Power and Associates. Vehicle owners and lessees of new 2012-model-year cars and trucks were surveyed.