INDIANA – A new study by the law firm Ferrer Poirot Feller has identified the Mazda CX-90 as America’s safest family vehicle for 2025. The analysis, which evaluated 25 models, found that the CX-90 earned a perfect score for crash protection and received zero customer complaints, making it a top choice for safety-conscious parents.
The study ranked vehicles based on six key safety factors: crash protection, child seat compatibility, number of child seats accommodated, total passenger capacity, customer complaints, and affordability. The findings are especially relevant for parents, who spend up to 10 hours a week driving their children, often during high-traffic periods.
Top 10 Safest Family Vehicles of 2025
- Mazda CX-90: This three-row SUV ranked first with a 100/100 crash safety score and a “Good+” child seat rating. It can accommodate up to five child seats and has an impressive record of zero customer complaints.
- Audi Q7: Scoring similarly high in crash safety, the luxury Audi Q7 also earned a “Good+” child seat rating and can fit five child seats.
- Honda Accord: The only sedan in the top rankings, the Accord is noted as a budget-friendly option at $28,295. It scored a perfect 100 for crash safety and has a “Good+” rating for child seats.
- Mazda CX-50: The second Mazda to make the top five, this SUV scored a maximum rating for crash protection and had one of the lowest numbers of customer complaints.
- Kia Telluride: A popular option for larger families, this three-row SUV can seat up to eight passengers and received a perfect crash protection rating.
- Toyota Camry is priced similarly to the Honda Accord and has earned a top crash protection rating, as well as a “Good” rating for child seat compatibility.
- Honda Pilot: Another safe choice for large families, the Pilot seats up to eight passengers, fits four car seats, and scored a solid 90 in crash tests.
- Subaru Ascent: This three-row SUV scored 90 points for crash safety and received only four customer complaints.
- Toyota Sienna: The top-ranked minivan, the Sienna seats up to eight people and can accommodate five child seats. It scored an 80 in crash tests.
- Hyundai Tucson: The Tucson completes the top 10, with a maximum crash protection rating and a “Good” child seat rating, all at a very affordable starting price.
“One of the most overlooked factors in family car safety is how parents actually use the vehicle day to day,” says Joe Poirot from Ferrer Poirot Feller. “Simple things like making sure child seats are installed correctly and keeping up with regular maintenance can make just as much difference as the safety features built into the car. Families also need to think about long-term use: how easy it is to adjust seats as kids grow, whether the car has space for strollers or sports gear, and how comfortable it is for longer trips.”
He advises families to consider long-term use, including how a vehicle will accommodate a family’s evolving needs.
