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Small pickups

Front moderate overlap results

Marginal
Chevrolet S-10 1998-2003 models
Good
Dodge Dakota crew cab 2005-11 models
Acceptable
Dodge Dakota extended cab 2005-11 models
Poor
Dodge Dakota regular cab 1997-2004 models
Acceptable
Ford Ranger extended cab 1999-2011 models
Acceptable
Ford Ranger regular cab 1998-2011 models
Marginal
GMC Sonoma 1998-2003 models
Marginal
Isuzu Hombre 1998-2000 models
Acceptable
Mazda B Series extended cab 1999-2009 models
Acceptable
Mazda B Series regular cab 1998-2009 models
Good
Mitsubishi Raider crew cab 2006-09 models
Acceptable
Mitsubishi Raider extended cab 2006-09 models
Good
Nissan Frontier 2005-12 models
Marginal
Nissan Frontier 1998-2004 models
Good
Suzuki Equator 2009-12 models
Acceptable
Toyota Tacoma 1998-2004 models

Side results

Poor
Chevrolet Colorado crew cab 2004-09 models, without optional side airbags
Poor
Chevrolet Colorado crew cab 2004-09 models, with optional side airbags
Marginal
Dodge Dakota crew cab 2005-10 models, without optional side airbags
Marginal
Dodge Dakota crew cab 2005-10 models built before March 2010, with optional side airbags
Good
Ford Ranger extended cab 2010-11 models
Marginal
Ford Ranger extended cab 1999-2009 models, no side airbags available
Poor
GMC Canyon crew cab 2004-09 models, without optional side airbags
Poor
GMC Canyon crew cab 2004-09 models, with optional side airbags
Poor
Isuzu i-series 2006-08 models, with optional side airbags
Marginal
Mazda B Series extended cab 1999-2009 models, no side airbags available
Marginal
Mitsubishi Raider crew cab 2006-09 models, without optional side airbags
Marginal
Mitsubishi Raider crew cab 2006-09 models, with optional side airbags
Good
Nissan Frontier 2010-11 models
Good
Nissan Frontier 2005-09 models, with optional side airbags
Marginal
Nissan Frontier 2005-09 models, without optional side airbags
Good
Suzuki Equator 2009-11 models
Good
Suzuki Equator 2009 models, with optional side airbags
Good
Toyota Tacoma 2005-08 models, with optional side airbags

 


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How tests are conducted and how the Institute determines ratings:

Moderate overlap front — Ratings should be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

Side — Ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories. Except where noted, models have a standard complement of side airbags, generally consisting of front and rear curtain airbags to protect the head and front seat-mounted airbags to protect the torso.

Rear crash protection ratings for all models tested

Focuses on how well seat/head restraint combinations protect against whiplash injuries

See ratings by manufacturer:  

Rollover crash protection ratings for all models tested

Assesses vehicle roof strength for protection in rollover crashes

See ratings by vehicle type/size:  

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