Most minivans need better seat belt reminders.
In a recent evaluation of four 2023 minivans, the Toyota Sienna was the only one that earned the top rating. It was cited for its strong seat belt reminders, and the only model tested to be equipped with a reminder system in the second row.
Three other minivans tested, the Kia Carnival, Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey, all were in need of improvement.
Those are the results of new ratings announced earlier this month by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a nonprofit financed by the insurance industry.
“Effective seat belt reminders are especially important for minivans,
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