Rollover evaluations

Midsize SUVs

To measure roof strength, a metal plate is pushed against one corner of a vehicle's roof at a constant speed. The maximum force sustained by the roof before 5 inches of crush is compared to the vehicle's weight to find the strength-to-weight ratio. This is a good assessment of vehicle structural protection in rollover crashes.

Each model is rated based on our measured curb weight of a vehicle with typical engine, transmission, and equipment options. However, when the same model is available in a configuration over 10% heavier than the typically equipped vehicle, a separate rating is assigned.

More about how we rate vehicle roof strength

Good   Acceptable   Marginal   Poor   |   Vehicles are listed in order of performance

Model	Overall rating	Curb weight (lb)	Peak force (lb)	Strength-to-weight ratio
Jeep Liberty 2008-12 models Dodge Nitro 2007-11 models		4,245	21,073	4.96
Toyota Highlander 2008-13 models		4,325	20,511	4.74
Toyota Venza 2009-13 models		4,037	18,977	4.70
Ford Edge 2011-13 models built after February 2011		4,330	20,347	4.70
Dodge Durango 2011-13 models		5,059	23,602	4.67
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011-14 models		4,655	21,545	4.63
Honda Pilot 2012-13 models		4,475	20,702	4.63
Honda Crosstour 2013 models		4,096	18,924	4.62
Ford Explorer 2011-13 models		4,661	21,347	4.58
Dodge Journey 2009-13 models		4,318	19,649	4.55
Ford Flex 2010-13 models built after January 2010		4,639	20,917	4.51
Hyundai Santa Fe 2011-12 models		4,008	17,554	4.38
Hyundai Santa Fe 2013 models		3,877	16,982	4.38
Kia Sorento 2011-13 models		4,048	17,455	4.31
Subaru Tribeca 2006-13 models		4,194	17,603	4.20
Chevrolet Equinox GMC Terrain 2010-13 models built after March 2010		4,106	17,116	4.17
Toyota 4Runner 2013 models built after October 2012		4,585	18,866	4.11
Toyota 4Runner 2010-13 models built before November 2012		4,734	18,334	3.87
Ford Edge 2007-11 models built before March 2011		4,268	14,950	3.50
Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007-13 models		4,338	15,067	3.47
Nissan Xterra 2005-12 models		4,322	14,165	3.28
Mazda CX-7 2007-12 models		3,896	12,592	3.23
Nissan Murano 2009-13 models		3,998	12,592	3.15
Nissan Pathfinder 2005-12 models		4,721	14,517	3.07
Honda Pilot 2009-11 models		4,476	13,648	3.05
Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004-11 models		4,174	12,533	3.00
Honda Crosstour 2010-12 models		4,026	11,334	2.82
Mazda CX-9 2010-13 models built after June 2010		4,463	12,562	2.81