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SUVs Under $40K for 2026

60 SUVs under $40,000 earned NHTSA's published safety ratings for 2026. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer appears first with a 5-star NHTSA safety rating, starting at $23,000. Ranked by NHTSA safety rating, highest first, then base price, cheapest first when results are tied.

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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

5-star NHTSA safety rating

$23,000 starting MSRP, 27-31 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: SUV; Base MSRP: 40000 or lower. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

335-Star Rated
18IIHS Awards
20Brands
$22k–$40kPrice Range

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

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Common Questions

How many 2026 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?

33 of 60 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $21,600.

Which 2026 SUVs have zero recalls?

25 of 50 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 SUVs on this list?

20 brands are represented: Acura, Alfa Romeo, Buick, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, and 12 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.