Its Vehicle Dependability Study, on the other hand, looks back at three years of ownership and is thus a better guide.

FORBES: How To Predict What Will Go Wrong With Your Car Down The Road

Its latest Vehicle Dependability Study, based on responses from 37, 000 owners of 2010 model-year cars and trucks, was released today.

FORBES: The Most Dependable Cars Include Some Surprises

The study showed that improvements in vehicle dependability have been made by both domestic and import brands, and the gap between the two is narrowing.

FORBES: The Most Dependable Cars Include Some Surprises