Is Your Car
Safe to Drive?
We grade every vehicle in America A through F. Search recalls, safety complaints, crash reports, and fire reports across 429 vehicles from 1.4K federal recall campaigns.
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About Vehicle Safety Data
What is a Safety Score?
The Safety Score is our proprietary grading system that rates vehicles from A (safest) to F (most concerns). It weighs four factors: recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and safety trend over time (10%). Scores use NHTSA data from the vehicle's full production history.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a division of the US Department of Transportation. NHTSA collects recall notices from manufacturers and safety complaints directly from vehicle owners. This data is updated weekly.
What should I do if my car has a recall?
Contact your vehicle's dealership to schedule a free recall repair. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost to you. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov.
How are complaints different from recalls?
Complaints are reports filed by vehicle owners about safety-related defects. Recalls are official manufacturer actions ordered or agreed upon with NHTSA to fix known defects. Complaints sometimes lead to investigations that result in recalls.
Does a low Safety Score mean my car is dangerous?
Not necessarily. A lower score means the vehicle has more reported safety issues relative to other vehicles. Many complaints involve inconveniences rather than safety-critical failures. However, vehicles with high recall counts for critical components (brakes, airbags, fuel systems) warrant extra attention.
How often is the data updated?
We refresh data from NHTSA weekly. New recalls and complaints are typically reflected within 7 days of being filed with NHTSA.