2024 Nissan Versa
$16,680 - $20,690 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
Cheapest 5-Star Safety Rated Cars for 2024
140 vehicles earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2024. The 2024 Nissan Versa is the most affordable option at $16,680. Ranked by base price, cheapest first.
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Model year: 2024; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
1405-Star Rated
11IIHS Awards
12Brands
$17k–$28kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
Showing 30 of 140 vehicles
2024 Nissan Sentra
$20,890 - $23,980 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Volkswagen Jetta
$21,435 - $28,825 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Hyundai Elantra
$21,625 - $28,465 | 31 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Toyota Corolla
$22,050 - $27,150 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Subaru Impreza
$22,995 - $27,885 | 30 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,100 - $28,700 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
$23,500 - $28,340 | 48-50 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2024 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
$23,505 - $26,805 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Honda Civic
$23,950 - $44,795 | 34 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2024 Kia Seltos
$24,490 - $30,090 | 29-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Honda HR-V
$24,600 - $30,200 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Chevrolet Malibu
$24,700 - $31,500 | 31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Subaru Legacy
$24,895 - $38,195 | 30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Mazda CX-30
$24,995 - $36,800 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Subaru Crosstrek
$25,195 - $32,195 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Kia K5
$25,590 - $31,990 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Buick Encore GX
$25,600 - $33,500 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Nissan Altima
$26,000 - $35,700 | 29-31 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$26,345 - $31,145 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Toyota Camry
$26,420 - $36,845 | 26-29 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
$26,900 - $41,320 | 22-23 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2024 Kia Niro
$26,940 - $35,340 | 49 MPG | $0.77 per mile
2024 Kia Sportage
$27,090 - $37,890 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Subaru Forester
$27,095 - $37,395 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Hyundai Sonata
$27,500 - $37,200 | 27-47 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Hyundai Tucson
$27,500 - $39,715 | 25-37 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2024 Honda Accord
$27,895 - $38,890 | 32-48 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2024 Toyota Prius
$27,950 - $36,365 | 54-57 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2024 Ford Escape
$28,000 - $40,500 | $0.69 per mile
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Common Questions
How many 2024 cars have 5-star safety ratings?
All 140 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2024. Prices start at $16,680.
Which 2024 cars have zero recalls?
5 of 30 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
12 brands are represented: Buick, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, and 4 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.