The study examined 28 manufacturers and 100 models, from city cars to 4x4s, registered between September 2005 and August 2006.
Here, we look at how some of the better-known 4x4s got on. It's important to remember that many of these have been replaced by newer models, but for anyone buying secondhand it is a good piece of insight.
It is also important to note that a number of 4x4s were not sampled. Most of those were 'softroaders', as opposed to hard-graft offroaders.
The Honda CR-V (since replaced by a newer version) came top of the 4x4 pile, with four-out-of-five stars and an 81.6pc satisfaction rating. It finished 32nd overall, out of the 100 surveyed. In the CR-V, comfort wasn't highly rated, and neither was the stereo.
The authors say the 4x4 category didn't fare well overall.
The next best 4x4 was the Toyota RAV4, with a score of 81pc and a 38th place ranking.
Owners said they had more problems with interior controls, such as wipers, locks and windows.
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