Large SUVs struggle in IIHS tests - IIHS News

IIHS news release • June 6, 2024
Jeep Wagoneer excels as other large SUVs falter in IIHS tests
For drivers of large SUVs, their imposing size comes with a sense of security. But some models are safer than others, new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show.
The Jeep Wagoneer is the only model out of three popular large SUVs tested to qualify for a 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK award. Other bestsellers, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford Expedition, fell
short for multiple reasons, including subpar performance in the small overlap front crash test. More than 90% of new models have sailed through this evaluation with good ratings since 2021.
These vehicles are designed to be people haulers, as well as to tow boats and campers. But none of them offers good protection for back seat passengers - a shortcoming that prevents the Wagoneer from earning the higher-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.
“These discouraging results show that some popular vehicles still lag behind in meeting the most advanced safety standards,” said Raul Arbelaez, vice president of the Institute’s Vehicle Research Center. “The good news is that the top performer in this class proves that automakers can readily address these problems.”
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