63% of tested cars get the top 5-star NHTSA rating. Best make by share of 5 stars: Volvo.
Tested versions3,188
With 5 stars63%
Overall rating
- ★★★★★
1,994 63%
- ★★★★☆
1,154 36%
- ★★★☆☆
35 1%
- ★★☆☆☆
5 <1%
Share of 5 stars by model year
2011
2015
2020
2025
85%
2027
Share of 5 stars by make (10+ tests)
- Volvo
100% 32
- Genesis
100% 30
- Tesla
100% 26
- Buick
92% 107
- Subaru
91% 104
- Acura
91% 106
- Audi
87% 92
- Honda
87% 163
- Cadillac
82% 128
- BMW
76% 63
- Mazda
74% 78
- Infiniti
74% 68
- Lincoln
73% 120
- Mercedes-Benz
71% 66
- Volkswagen
70% 101
- Hyundai
69% 162
- KIA
66% 181
- Lexus
62% 34
- Ford
61% 228
- Chevrolet
56% 284
Highest rollover risk (last 5 model years)
- Jeep Wrangler
28%
- Jeep Gladiator
27%
- Ford Bronco
26%
- Toyota 4RUNNER
25%
- Ford Expedition
24%
- Lincoln Navigator
24%
- Nissan Armada
24%
- Infiniti QX80
24%
- Jeep Wagoneer
23%
- Jeep Renegade
23%
- Chevrolet Colorado
22%
- GMC Canyon
22%
- Chevrolet Suburban
22%
- Chevrolet Tahoe
22%
- Cadillac Escalade
22%
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), 5-Star Safety Ratings API. · Updated: Nov 10, 2026
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