Safest Vehicles by Safety Score
These 50 vehicles have the highest Safety Scores based on recall history, complaint frequency, crash reports, and safety trend analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Safety Score (0-100, A-F) weighs four factors: recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and safety trend over time (10%). Higher scores mean fewer and less severe safety issues.
A high Safety Score means the vehicle has fewer reported safety issues compared to its peers. However, no score can guarantee safety. Always follow manufacturer maintenance schedules and respond promptly to any recall notices.
Newer vehicles often score well because they have had less time to accumulate complaints and recalls. As more data is collected, scores may adjust. The trend factor helps account for this by tracking the direction of complaints over time.