Toyota, and Scion models captured segment awards in the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, more than any other automaker.
The study also found:
- Lexus ranks highest in vehicle dependability for the second consecutive year by improving 15 fewer problems/100;
- The Lexus RX is the first SUV to lead the industry with the fewest reported problems at just 57 problems/100; and
- Toyota is the highest ranked non-premium nameplate and tied for third place for the second consecutive year
2013 Vehicle Dependability Study performers by segment
| Segment | Ranking | Model | Problems/100 |
| Sub-Compact Car | 1 | Scion xD | 112 |
| 2 | Toyota Yaris | 122 | |
| Compact Car | 1 | Toyota Prius | 95 |
| Entry Premium Car | 1 | Lexus ES350 | 58 |
| Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle | 1 | Scion xB | 138 |
| Compact Crossover/SUV | 1 | Toyota RAV4 | 84 |
| 3 | Toyota FJ Cruiser | 98 | |
| Midsize Premium Crossover/SUV | 1 | Lexus RX | 57 |
| Minivan | 1 | Toyota Sienna | 146 |
| Lexus | 1 | 71 | |
| Toyota | 3 (tie) | 112 | |
| Scion | 18 | 135 | |
| Industry Average | 126 | ||
Additional examples of Toyota’s commitment to the highest standards for quality, safety, reliability and retained value include:
- A leading consumer publication awards Scion, Toyota, and Lexus the top three brands for reliability and six of the top ten “Best Values” for 2012;
- Kelley Blue Book recognizes 18 Toyota Motor Corporation vehicles with “Best Resale Awards, more than any other automaker in 2012; and
- 19 Toyota Motor Corporation vehicles were named 2012 “Top Safety Picks” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than any other automaker, and four 2012 models earned 5 Stars in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car
Courtesy of Toyota Newsroom
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