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| April 01, 2003 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

The comprehensive reliability histories we compile each year on more than 200 cars, minivans, sport-utility vehicles, and trucks not only give us a detailed picture of how those vehicles have fared, but also allow us to look ahead to predict the reliability of the 2003 model-year entries.

The graphs on these pages enable you to compare the current crop of vehicles. Most models that were new or redesigned for 2003 don't appear here because we don't know how they will rank. You'll also find individual reliability predictions in the vehicle profiles that begin on page 38. Reliability is a major factor when we designate a model as recommended. A model not only must do well in our tests, but also have average or better reliability in our reader surveys.

Noteworthy points from these graphs include the following:

* As a class, sport-utility vehicles aren't known for being highly reliable. However, two SUVs--the Lexus RX300 and the Toyota Highlander--are among the most reliable models.

* Overall, the Japanese nameplates still lead in ...

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