Ranking
2012 cars with a 5-star NHTSA rating
39 models from 2012 rated 5 stars overall by NHTSA, in at least one version. Ratings can differ between body styles and drive types.
| Model | Rated versions |
|---|---|
| 2012 Acura ZDX | Acura ZDX SUV 4WD |
| 2012 BMW 328i | BMW 328 I 4 DR RWD |
| 2012 BMW 335i | BMW 335 I 4 DR RWD |
| 2012 BMW 528i | BMW 528 I 4 DR RWD |
| 2012 BMW 528xi | BMW 528 XI 4 DR AWD |
| 2012 BMW 535i | BMW 535 I 4 DR RWD; BMW 535 I GT 4 DR RWD; BMW 535 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD |
| 2012 BMW 550i | BMW 550 I 4 DR RWD; BMW 550 I GT 4 DR RWD; BMW 550 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD |
| 2012 Buick Enclave | Buick Enclave SUV AWD; Buick Enclave SUV FWD |
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | Buick Lacrosse 4 DR AWD; Buick Lacrosse 4 DR FWD; Buick Lacrosse eAssist 4 DR AWD |
| 2012 Buick Regal | Buick Regal 4 DR AWD; Buick Regal 4 DR FWD; Buick Regal eAssist 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD; Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD; Cadillac CTS SW AWD |
| 2012 Cadillac SRX | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD; Cadillac SRX SUV FWD |
| 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD |
| 2012 Chevrolet Cruze | Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Sonic 4 DR FWD; Chevrolet Sonic 5 DR FWD |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD; Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD |
| 2012 Chevrolet Volt | Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD(Early Release- field upgrade); Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD(Early Release-no field upgrade); Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD(Later Release) |
| 2012 Chrysler 300 | Chrysler 300 4 DR AWD; Chrysler 300 4 DR RWD |
| 2012 Dodge Charger | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD; Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | GMC Acadia SUV AWD; GMC Acadia SUV FWD |
| 2012 Honda Accord | Honda Accord 4 DR FWD; Honda Accord V6 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V SUV 4WD; Honda CR-V SUV FWD |
| 2012 Honda Civic | Honda Civic 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid | Honda Civic Hybrid (IMA) 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | Honda Odyssey VAN FWD |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Kia Optima | Kia Optima 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid | Kia Optima Hybrid 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage SUV AWD |
| 2012 Nissan Leaf | Nissan Leaf 5 HB FWD |
| 2012 SAAB 9-4x | Saab 9-4X SUV AWD; Saab 9-4X SUV FWD |
| 2012 Toyota Camry | Toyota Camry 4 DR FWD; Toyota Camry HV 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Toyota Prius | Toyota Prius 5 HB FWD |
| 2012 Toyota Scion | Toyota Scion TC 3 HB FWD |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | Volvo S60 4 DR AWD; Volvo S60 4 DR FWD |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | Volvo XC60 SUV AWD; Volvo XC60 SUV FWD |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight.