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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.
See every Honda rankedThe safest current Honda is the 2026 Honda Passport, scoring 96.8/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #6 of 131 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. Older Honda models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 28.9 per million registered vehicle years, grade B on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Honda 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 Honda models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2026 Honda Passport | Midsize SUVs | 1 of 30 | TSP+ | ~$44,750 | 96.8 |
| #2 | 2026 Honda Accord | Midsize cars | 1 of 4 | TSP | ~$28,395 | 94.4 |
| #3 | 2026 Honda HR V | Small SUVs | 11 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$26,200 | 89.2 |
| #4 | 2026 Honda Civic | Small cars | 5 of 16 | TSP | ~$27,895 | 89.1 |
| #5 | 2026 Honda Prologue | Midsize SUVs | 22 of 30 | No award | ~$39,900 | 86.9 |
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| #6 | 2026 Honda Pilot | Midsize SUVs | 23 of 30 | No award | ~$42,195 | 85.2 |
| #7 | 2026 Honda Civic | Small cars | 10 of 16 | No award | ~$24,595 | 80.0 |
| #8 | 2026 Honda Odyssey | Minivans | 2 of 3 | No award | ~$42,795 | 73.9 |
| #9 | 2026 Honda CR V | Small SUVs | 23 of 28 | No award | ~$30,920 | 66.6 |
| #10 | 2026 Honda Ridgeline | Small pickups | 6 of 6 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Odyssey | 2018-20 | 6 | 26.4 | $20,000 to $32,000 |
| Honda Pilot 2WD | 2019-20 | 7 | 24.9 | $20,000 to $32,000 |
| Honda Pilot 4WD | 2019-20 | 13 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Honda CR-V 4WD | 2020 | 14 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Honda HR-V 4WD | 2017-20 | 31 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Honda Accord hybrid | 2018-20 | 45 | 58.1 | n/a |
| Honda Accord | 2018-20 | 46 | 58.1 | n/a |
| Honda Civic | 2019-20 | 49 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Honda Fit | 2017-20 | 53 | 48.0 | n/a |
| Honda HR-V 2WD | 2017-20 | 63 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Honda Civic hatchback | 2019-20 | 78 | 60.5 | n/a |
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, #6 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older Honda models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 28.9 per million registered vehicle years, grade B; 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 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 #1 of 30 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.
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