2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,000 - $29,200 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
Safest Family Vehicles for 2026
40 of 50 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star safety rating. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer ranks first, starting at $23,000, across 20 brands. This list includes midsize and full-size SUVs under $60,000 -- practical options for families.
Top-Ranked Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating
$23,000 starting MSRP, 27-31 MPG
How this list is generated
Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV or Minivan; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is updated when source agencies publish new information.
$23k–$54kPrice Range
20Brands
405-Star Rated
$1,100Lowest Fuel Cost
Showing 40 of 50 vehicles
2026 Kia Seltos
$23,790 - $31,490 | 29 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Buick Encore GX
$25,900 - $33,000 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-30
$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda HR-V
$26,500 - $31,850 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,695 - $31,845 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sportage
$28,790 - $39,690 | 26-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Nissan Rogue
$29,090 - $38,990 | 31-32 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Tucson
$29,450 - $42,075 | 26-36 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-50
$29,900 - $42,900 | 25-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Subaru Forester
$29,995 - $41,595 | 29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,805 - $43,085 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda CR-V
$30,920 - $42,250 | 29-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Ford Bronco Sport
$31,845 - $40,265 | 24 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Sorento
$32,390 - $47,790 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
$34,200 - $46,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
$35,050 - $50,500 | 23-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
$37,500 - $51,400 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$37,995 - $59,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport
$38,300 - $53,620 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Atlas
$39,310 - $54,630 | 22-23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,995 - $61,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Subaru Ascent
$40,795 - $51,995 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800 - $57,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chrysler Voyager
$40,895 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Buick Envision
$41,000 - $50,700 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Grand Highlander
$41,660 - $54,845 | 23-24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Nissan Murano
$41,670 - $49,800 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Pilot
$42,195 - $54,995 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Odyssey
$42,795 - $51,695 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 GMC Acadia
$43,700 - $64,900 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Cadillac XT5
$44,300 - $62,100 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Chrysler Pacifica
$44,445 - $60,465 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura RDX
$45,100 - $54,850 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander
$45,570 - $53,225 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Genesis GV70
$48,985 - $71,095 | 21 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 INFINITI QX60
$51,590 - $66,690 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura MDX
$51,800 - $75,850 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
$53,995 - $77,660 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2026 cars have 5-star safety ratings?
40 of 50 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. The top-ranked is the 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer, with prices starting at $23,000.
Which 2026 cars have zero recalls?
27 of 50 vehicles on this list have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
What is the safest family vehicle for 2026?
The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer ranks first among 50 family-sized SUVs and minivans with 5-star NHTSA safety ratings for 2026, with options starting at $23,000. All vehicles on this list earned NHTSA's top safety rating.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
20 brands are represented: Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, GMC, Genesis, and 12 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.