Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about 5-Star Safety Ratings. arrow icon indicating more information

Shop Smart for a Safer Car, SUV, Mini-Van or Light Truck

In the market to buy a safer vehicle? No doubt you're looking for unbiased crash test safety ratings you can easily compare. NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings lets you do just that. Search below for crashworthiness and rollover safety by model, class and manufacturer, and compare safety ratings.
 
 

5-Star Safety Ratings for cars, SUVs, mini-vans and light trucks _ crash tests

Find and Compare Crash Test Safety Ratings 

1990-2010
Earlier 5-Star Safety Ratings provide front crash, side crash, and rollover resistance ratings.
Button that takes you to the search page for 1990-2010 models.
2011
New 5-Star Safety Ratings feature an Overall Rating Score to make it easy to compare newer vehicles.
Button that takes you to the search page for 2011 models.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Starting with 2011 models, NHTSA introduced tougher tests and rigorous new 5-Star Safety Ratings that provide more information about vehicle safety and crash avoidance technologies. Because of the more stringent tests, ratings for 2011 and newer vehicles should not be compared to ratings for 1990-2010 models. Overall vehicle score and frontal crash ratings should ONLY be compared to other vehicles of similar size and weight.
 

Learn More

Related Resources