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Nissan Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Nissan model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Nissan models where the data exists.
See every Nissan rankedThe safest current Nissan is the 2026 Nissan Murano, scoring 92.9/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #45 of 131 in our overall ranking. Nissan has 9 current models in IIHS records, 9 with complete crash-test results; 3 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 1 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Nissan models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 58.9 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 Nissan 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 Nissan models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2026 Nissan Murano | Midsize SUVs | 14 of 30 | TSP+ | ~$41,670 | 92.9 |
| #2 | 2026 Nissan Armada | Large SUVs | 1 of 3 | TSP | ~$58,840 | 91.1 |
| #3 | 2026 Nissan Sentra | Small cars | 3 of 16 | TSP+ | ~$22,600 | 89.8 |
| #4 | 2026 Nissan Pathfinder | Midsize SUVs | 20 of 30 | TSP+ | ~$39,045 | 89.2 |
| #5 | 2026 Nissan Rogue | Small SUVs | 12 of 28 | No award | ~$29,090 | 86.5 |
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| #6 | 2026 Nissan Leaf | Small cars | 9 of 16 | No award | ~$29,990 | 85.6 |
| #7 | 2026 Nissan Frontier | Small pickups | 3 of 6 | No award | ~$33,550 | 74.8 |
| #8 | 2026 Nissan Kicks | Small SUVs | 22 of 28 | No award | ~$22,730 | 68.2 |
| #9 | 2026 Nissan Altima | Midsize cars | 4 of 4 | No award | ~$27,580 | 39.1 |
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.
Real-world death rates for used Nissan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder 2WD | 2018-20 | 0 | 24.9 | $16,000 to $26,000 |
| Nissan Murano 2WD | 2018-20 | 4 | 24.9 | $16,000 to $25,000 |
| Nissan Murano 4WD | 2018-20 | 22 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Nissan Pathfinder 4WD | 2018-20 | 25 | 24.9 | n/a |
| Nissan Frontier King Cab 2WD | 2017-20 | 40 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Nissan Rogue 2WD | 2019-20 | 52 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Nissan Rogue 4WD | 2019-20 | 53 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab short bed 4WD | 2017-20 | 56 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Nissan Frontier Crew Cab short bed 2WD | 2017-20 | 58 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Nissan Altima | 2019-20 | 113 | 58.1 | 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 Nissan model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Nissan safety
Is Nissan a safe brand?
Nissan has 9 current models in IIHS records, 9 with complete crash-test records. 3 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 1 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Nissan is the 2026 Nissan Murano at 92.9/100, #45 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older Nissan models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 58.9 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 Nissan?
The safest current Nissan in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Nissan Murano (midsize suvs), scoring 92.9/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It ranks #14 of 30 in its class.
Which Nissan models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
3 current Nissan models earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Nissan Murano, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Pathfinder. 1 more earned a Top Safety Pick: Nissan Armada.
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