2026 Honda Pilot vs 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Toyota Grand Highlander leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 95 vs 75 — a 20-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Toyota Grand Highlander includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). Overall, the Toyota Grand Highlander has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Honda Pilot (4 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–2–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Honda Pilot vs Toyota Grand Highlander)
Crash test ratings(0–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Honda Pilot vs Toyota Grand Highlander)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Honda Pilot vs Toyota Grand Highlander comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: