Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-16
Jeep Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Jeep model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Jeep models where the data exists.
The safest current Jeep is the 2026 Jeep Gladiator, scoring 76.9/100 with no current IIHS award, #99 of 136 in our overall ranking. Jeep has 6 current models in IIHS records, 3 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick.
Jeep safety weighted by sales
Jeep’s sales-weighted current-model score is 65.1/100, covering 19.6% of its 285,394 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 0.0%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. Jeep January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee | 101,737 35.6% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Wrangler | 86,254 30.2% | Not available | Unresolved | 2026 Jeep Wrangler Sales include two-door; only four-door is mapped. |
| Compass | 37,026 13.0% | 59.1 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Jeep Compass |
| Wagoneer/G. Wagoneer | 30,147 10.6% | Not available | Unresolved | 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Combined nameplates; only Grand Wagoneer is mapped. |
| Gladiator | 19,033 6.7% | 76.9 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Jeep Gladiator |
| Cherokee HEV | 10,570 3.7% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Wagoneer S | 373 0.1% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Cherokee | 174 0.1% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Recon | 47 0.0% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Renegade | 33 0.0% | 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 Jeep 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 Jeep models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Jeep Gladiator | Small pickups | 3 of 7 | No award | ~$39,820 | 76.9 |
| 2 | 2026 Jeep Wrangler | Midsize SUVs | 27 of 32 | No award | ~$36,035 | 75.9 |
| 3 | 2026 Jeep Compass | Small SUVs | 28 of 28 | No award | ~$29,550 | 59.1 |
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.
3 Jeep models 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Midsize SUVs | 2/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L | Midsize SUVs | 2/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | Large SUVs | 3/4 | 4/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Jeep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD | 2022-23 | 11 | 24 | 0–25 |
| Jeep Gladiator crew cab 4WD | 2020-23 | 26 | 31 | 15–38 |
| Jeep Cherokee 4WD | 2021-23 | 28 | 24 | 8–47 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4-door 4WD | 2020-23 | 35 | 24 | 24–46 |
| Jeep Wrangler Plug-in hybrid 4WD | 2022-23 | 36 | 24 | 4–68 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4WD | 2022-23 | 39 | 24 | 7–71 |
| Jeep Compass 4WD | 2022-23 | 46 | 38 | 18–73 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Jeep model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Jeep safety
Is Jeep a safe brand?
Jeep has 6 current models in IIHS records, 3 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Jeep is the 2026 Jeep Gladiator at 76.9/100, #99 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Jeep?
The safest current Jeep in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Jeep Gladiator (small pickups), scoring 76.9/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #3 of 7 in its class.
Which Jeep models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Jeep model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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