Safety first. We filtered every SUV from 2022 with an NHTSA overall rating and surfaced the ones that scored highest.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest NHTSA rating of 5/5 — well above the segment average of 4/5. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.3L turbo inline-3 producing 155 horsepower and 174 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.8L inline-4 producing 141 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 99% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L h4 producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 144 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.2L turbo inline-3 producing 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.4L turbo inline-4 producing 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L vc-turbo inline-3 producing 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.4L inline-4 producing 177 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L h4 producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 95% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 152 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 94% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-3 producing 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 94% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 110kw ac synchronous motor producing 147 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-3 producing 181 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of SUVs.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 301 horsepower and 331 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% of SUVs.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of SUVs.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque, with 259 miles of range. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of SUVs.
Full Comparison: Safest SUVs by NHTSA Rating in 2022
| # | SUV | NHTSA Rating | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 Chevrolet Trax | 5/5 | $21,400 | 155 hp |
| 2 | 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 5/5 | $21,600 | 155 hp |
| 3 | 2022 Honda HR-V | 5/5 | $21,870 | 141 hp |
| 4 | 2022 Hyundai Kona | 5/5 | $22,400 | 147 hp |
| 5 | 2022 Subaru Crosstrek | 5/5 | $22,795 | 182 hp |
| 6 | 2022 Toyota C-HR | 5/5 | $23,880 | 144 hp |
| 7 | 2022 Buick Encore GX | 5/5 | $25,400 | 137 hp |
| 8 | 2022 Buick Encore | 5/5 | $25,598 | 155 hp |
| 9 | 2022 Nissan Rogue | 5/5 | $26,050 | 201 hp |
| 10 | 2022 Jeep Compass | 5/5 | $26,100 | 177 hp |
| 11 | 2022 Subaru Forester | 5/5 | $26,395 | 182 hp |
| 12 | 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5/5 | $26,890 | 152 hp |
| 13 | 2022 Ford Escape | 5/5 | $27,200 | 181 hp |
| 14 | 2022 Mazda CX-5 | 5/5 | $27,225 | 187 hp |
| 15 | 2022 Nissan Leaf | 5/5 | $27,400 | 147 hp |
| 16 | 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 5/5 | $28,155 | 181 hp |
| 17 | 2022 GMC Terrain | 5/5 | $28,895 | 170 hp |
| 18 | 2022 Mini Countryman | 5/5 | $29,600 | 301 hp |
| 19 | 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander | 5/5 | $29,790 | 181 hp |
| 20 | 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 5/5 | $31,000 | 200 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2022 Chevrolet Trax takes the top spot with 5/5. The 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a close second. All 20 SUVs listed here exceed the 2022 segment average of 4/5.