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Dodge Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Dodge model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Dodge models where the data exists.
See every Dodge rankedNo current Dodge model has a complete IIHS crash-test record yet, so we do not name a safest Dodge. 1 model is listed provisionally below with the tests reported so far; 0 hold a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 a Top Safety Pick. Older Dodge models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 69.6 per million registered vehicle years, grade D on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Dodge ranked by safety
Equal scores share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Dodge models.
No current Dodge model has a complete record yet. See the provisional list below.
1 Dodge model still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Dodge Durango | Midsize SUVs | 1/4 | 1/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Dodge models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the IIHS driver death rate study, compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Durango 4WD | 2017-20 | 24 | 22.5 | n/a |
| Dodge Charger 4WD | 2017-20 | 32 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Dodge Durango 2WD | 2017-20 | 40 | 22.5 | n/a |
| Dodge Grand Caravan | 2017-20 | 48 | 26.4 | n/a |
| Dodge Journey 2WD | 2017-20 | 62 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Dodge Charger 2WD | 2017-20 | 91 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Dodge Charger HEMI 2WD | 2017-20 | 118 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Dodge Challenger 2WD | 2017-20 | 154 | 90.9 | n/a |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Questions people ask about Dodge safety
Is Dodge a safe brand?
Dodge has 1 current models in IIHS records, 0 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Dodge models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 69.6 per million registered vehicle years, grade D; that is historical context and not part of the score. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Dodge?
No current Dodge model has a complete IIHS crash-test record yet, so we do not name a safest Dodge. 1 models are listed provisionally with the tests reported so far; a missing test never counts as a pass.
Which Dodge models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Dodge model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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