Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-16
Honda Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Honda model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Honda models where the data exists.
The safest current Honda is the 2026 Honda Passport, scoring 96.8/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #12 of 136 in our overall ranking. Honda has 10 current models in IIHS records, 10 with complete crash-test results; 2 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 2 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Honda safety weighted by sales
Honda’s sales-weighted current-model score is 78.1–79.8/100, covering 99.7% of its 687,205 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 14.4%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: compiled quarterly figures. GCBC model and brand tables (Q1 + Q2 2026); GCBC brand totals. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V | 226,114 32.9% | 66.6 | No current TSP+ | 2027 Honda CR V |
| Civic | 132,440 19.3% | 80.0–89.1 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Honda Civic (Hatchback); 2026 Honda Civic (Sedan) Combined sales; variant split unavailable. Score and award ranges use the listed current variants. |
| Accord | 90,068 13.1% | 91.2 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Honda Accord |
| HR-V | 68,374 9.9% | 91.7 | All mapped variants | 2027 Honda HR V |
| Pilot | 63,383 9.2% | 85.2 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Honda Pilot |
| Odyssey | 42,846 6.2% | 72.7 | No current TSP+ | 2027 Honda Odyssey |
| Passport | 30,360 4.4% | 96.8 | All mapped variants | 2026 Honda Passport |
| Ridgeline | 23,490 3.4% | 51.2 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Honda Ridgeline |
| Prologue | 8,407 1.2% | 84.4 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Honda Prologue |
| Prelude | 1,723 0.3% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current Honda ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both 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 Honda models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Honda Passport | Midsize SUVs | 5 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$44,750 | 96.8 |
| 2 | 2027 Honda HR V | Small SUVs | 7 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$26,200 | 91.7 |
| 3 | 2026 Honda Accord | Midsize cars | 2 of 4 | TSP | ~$28,395 | 91.2 |
| 4 | 2026 Honda Civic (Hatchback) | Small cars | 7 of 16 | TSP | ~$27,895 | 89.1 |
| 5 | 2026 Honda Pilot | Midsize SUVs | 23 of 32 | No award | ~$42,195 | 85.2 |
| 6 | 2026 Honda Prologue | Midsize SUVs | 24 of 32 | No award | ~$39,900 | 84.4 |
| 7 | 2026 Honda Civic (Sedan) | Small cars | 11 of 16 | No award | ~$24,595 | 80.0 |
| 8 | 2027 Honda Odyssey | Minivans | 1 of 3 | No award | ~$42,795 | 72.7 |
| 9 | 2027 Honda CR V | Small SUVs | 24 of 28 | No award | ~$30,920 | 66.6 |
| 10 | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | Small pickups | 7 of 7 | No award | ~$40,595 | 51.2 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
Real-world death rates for used Honda models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), 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 | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey | 2022-23 | 11 | 25 | 0–23 |
| Honda Ridgeline crew cab 4WD | 2020-23 | 15 | 31 | 4–27 |
| Honda Passport 4WD | 2020-23 | 27 | 24 | 9–46 |
| Honda Civic hatchback | 2022-23 | 28 | 79 | 3–52 |
| Honda Civic | 2022-23 | 58 | 79 | 33–83 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Honda model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Honda safety
Is Honda a safe brand?
Honda has 10 current models in IIHS records, 10 with complete crash-test records. 2 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 2 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Honda is the 2026 Honda Passport at 96.8/100, #12 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Honda?
The safest current Honda in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Honda Passport (midsize suvs), scoring 96.8/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It ranks #5 of 32 in its class.
Which Honda models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
2 current Honda models earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Honda Passport, Honda HR V. 2 more earned a Top Safety Pick: Honda Accord, Honda Civic (Hatchback).
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