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Cheapest 5-Star Safety Rated Cars for 2025

144 vehicles earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2025. The 2025 Nissan Versa is the most affordable option at $17,390. Ranked by base price, cheapest first.

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2025 Nissan Versa

5-star NHTSA safety rating, starting at $17,390

35 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2025; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

1445-Star Rated
12IIHS Awards
11Brands
$17k–$29kPrice Range

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

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Common Questions

How many 2025 cars have 5-star safety ratings?

All 144 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2025. Prices start at $17,390.

Which 2025 cars have zero recalls?

15 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?

11 brands are represented: Buick, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, and 3 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.