Hello:
I'm wondering if anyone can help me in my research. I'm looking to find if there has ever been any type of testing conducted to evaluate the safety of a 3 across situation. We currently drive a 2000 Odyssey but possibly looking to change to a car or SUV for 3 across. I have 3 children ages 4, 3, and 1. We will be replacing the Odyssey anyway but when I started vehicle research I came across the rear seat back failure issues which appear to affect almost all domestic and Asian manufacturers. Although I'm aware these severe rear enders are quite rare and that frontal and side impact crashes are more problematic; I just feel very uncomfortable placing a child in a potentially unsafe situation now that I'm aware of the issues. I don't think anything can be taken for granted since so many people are distracted by their smart phones. We would be looking at the European manufacturers (sigh) even though the maintenance costs are typically higher. I guess my biggest concern with having 3 across is the possibility of them hitting each other in a side impact especially when they do eventually progress to booster seats.
Sorry for the long post but I just haven't found anything quantitative regarding the safety of the 3 across scenario.
Thanks!
I'm wondering if anyone can help me in my research. I'm looking to find if there has ever been any type of testing conducted to evaluate the safety of a 3 across situation. We currently drive a 2000 Odyssey but possibly looking to change to a car or SUV for 3 across. I have 3 children ages 4, 3, and 1. We will be replacing the Odyssey anyway but when I started vehicle research I came across the rear seat back failure issues which appear to affect almost all domestic and Asian manufacturers. Although I'm aware these severe rear enders are quite rare and that frontal and side impact crashes are more problematic; I just feel very uncomfortable placing a child in a potentially unsafe situation now that I'm aware of the issues. I don't think anything can be taken for granted since so many people are distracted by their smart phones. We would be looking at the European manufacturers (sigh) even though the maintenance costs are typically higher. I guess my biggest concern with having 3 across is the possibility of them hitting each other in a side impact especially when they do eventually progress to booster seats.
Sorry for the long post but I just haven't found anything quantitative regarding the safety of the 3 across scenario.
Thanks!