Report From IIHS Details Insurance Claims by Vehicle Type
The report shows insurance claim data by vehicle type and details the vehicles with the lowest and highest overall losses.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a new report from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) that reveals insurance claim data by vehicle type.
A couple of findings include that luxury vehicles and high-end sports cars have the most expensive claims for damage, and “minicars” and cars with powerful engines have the most frequent insurance claims for injuries to occupants. These results, and those shown below, apply to model-years 2009-2011.
The chart below shows the vehicles with the lowest and highest overall losses. A score of 100 represents the average for all vehicles under a given coverage type.
You can also view other data on IIHS’ website here.
Lowest Overall Losses | ||
|---|---|---|
Vehicle | Vehicle size and class | Overall losses |
Jeep Wrangler 2dr 4WD | Small SUV | 47 |
Chevrolet Tahoe hybrid | Large SUV | 47 |
Toyota FJ Cruiser | Midsize SUV | 52 |
GMC Canyon | Small pickup | 54 |
GMC Canyon ext. | Small pickup | 54 |
Jeep Wrangler 4WD | Midsize SUV | 55 |
Smart ForTwo | Micro two-door car | 56 |
Chrysler 200 | Midsize four-door car | 57 |
Smart ForTwo convertible | Micro two-door car | 57 |
Chevrolet Colorado 4WD | Small pickup | 57 |
Highest Overall Losses | ||
Vehicle | Vehicle size and class | Overall losses |
Ferrari California convertible | Midsize sports car | 748 |
Maserati Granturismo 2dr | Large sports car | 437 |
Porsche Panamera turbo 4dr 4WD | Large sports car | 398 |
Mercedes Benz S class hybrid 4dr | Very large luxury car | 335 |
Maserati Quattroporte 4dr | Very large luxury car | 328 |
Nissan GT-R 2dr 4WD | Midsize sports car | 325 |
BMW M3 2dr | Midsize luxury car | 304 |
Porsche 911 turbo convertible 4WD | Midsize sports car | 300 |
Lexus IS-F 4dr 4WD | Midsize luxury car | 299 |
BMW 7 series 4dr 4WD LWB | Very large luxury car | 265 |
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