TORRANCE, Calif., February 15, 2012 – Eight Lexus, Toyota, and Scion models captured segment awards in the 2012 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, a performance equal to all other vehicle brands combined and more than twice as many as the runner-up nameplate.
The study also found:
- Lexus is the number one nameplate improving by 23 fewer problems/100;
- Toyota is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate and tied for third place overall, improving by 18 fewer problems/100; and
- Scion achieves its highest ever position at fifth place, jumping up 17 positions and improving by 55 fewer problems/100.
“We are extremely pleased that not only did we win awards in eight of the 14 model segments, but that in two segments we finished one-two and made the podium in 12 segments overall”, said Jim Lentz, President and Chief Operating Officer Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
2012 Vehicle Dependability Study performers by segment
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Segment
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Ranking
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Model
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Problems/100
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Sub-Compact Car
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1
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Toyota Yaris
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97
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2
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Scion xD
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113
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|
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Compact Car
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1
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Toyota Prius
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80
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2
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Toyota Corolla
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93
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|
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Compact Crossover SUV
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3
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Toyota RAV4
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121
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Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle
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1
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Scion xB
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100
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Compact Sporty Car
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1
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Scion tC
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123
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Entry Premium Car
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1
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Lexus ES350
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81
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Midsize Car
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3
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Toyota Camry
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105
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Midsize Crossover SUV
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3
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Toyota Highlander
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111
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Midsize Van
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1
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Toyota Sienna
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123
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Midsize Premium Crossover SUV
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1
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Lexus RX350
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85
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Large Premium Car*
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1
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Lexus LS460
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72
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Large Car
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2
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Toyota Avalon
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100
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Large Pick Up
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1
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Toyota Tundra
|
108
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Lexus Nameplate
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1
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86
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Toyota Nameplate
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3 (tie)
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104
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Scion
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5
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111
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Premium Brands Industry Average
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129
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Non-Premium Brands Industry Average
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144
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- Lexus was the highest ranking nameplate in the industry in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study and earned more segment awards than any other premium brand.
- The Lexus IS won the entry premium car segment in the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study.
- Toyota and Lexus won 11 awards – more than half the 21 total awards – in IntelliChoice.com’s Best Overall Values of the Year.
- Fifteen Toyota, Lexus and Scion vehicles were named 2012 “Top Safety Picks” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than any other automaker. The 2012 models are: Toyota Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, Prius v, Sienna, Tundra Crew Cab, Venza, and Yaris; Lexus CT 200h and RX, and Scion tC, xB, and xD.
- The 2012 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and Scion tC earned five stars for Overall safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the highest rating possible.
*The Premium Car segment is not represented in the 2012 VDS due to the small sample size for the segment.
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