Rear crash protection: Honda
For each seat/head restraint, rear-end crash protection is an assessment of occupant protection against neck injury in rear impacts at low to moderate speeds. Although such injuries usually aren't serious, they occur frequently.
The overall ratings are based on a two-step evaluation. In the first step the geometry (distance behind and below the head of a seated average-size man) is rated good, acceptable, marginal, or poor. Seats with good or acceptable geometry then are subjected to a dynamic test simulating the forces in a stationary vehicle that's rear-ended by another vehicle of the same weight going 20 mph. Seat/head restraints with marginal or poor geometry aren't tested dynamically because they cannot protect taller people in rear-end crashes. These seats are rated poor overall.
In the dynamic tests measurements are recorded on a dummy (BioRID) representing an average-size man. BioRID is designed specifically for rear-end testing at low to moderate speeds. The dynamic ratings are derived from two seat design parameters (acceleration of the dummy's torso and time from impact initiation to head restraint contact with the dummy's head) plus tension and shear forces recorded on the dummy's neck. Overall ratings are based on both geometric measurements and dynamic results.
More about the procedures for rating seat/head restraints
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
| Model | Seat type | Overall rating | Dynamic rating | Seat/head restraint geometry |
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| Accord 2dr 2013 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| Accord 4dr 2013 |
Manual cloth seat |
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| Accord 4dr 2008-2012 |
All seats (AHR) |
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| Accord 4dr 2003-2007 |
EX models standard seats |
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| Accord 4dr 2003-2007 |
LX models standard seats |
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| Accord Crosstour 2010-2011 |
All seats (AHR) |
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| Civic 2-door 2013 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| Civic 2-door 2006-2011 |
All seats (AHR) (except Si) |
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| Civic 4-door 2012-2013 |
Manual cloth seat |
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| Civic 4-door 2006-2011 |
All seats (AHR) |
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| Civic 4-door 2003-2005 |
All seats |
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| Civic Hybrid 4-dr 2006-2011 |
All seats (AHR) |
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| Civic Hybrid 4-dr 2003-2004 |
Base seats |
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| Civic SI 2012-2013 |
Manual cloth seat |
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| Crosstour 2012-2013 |
All seats (AHR) |
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| CR-V 2012-2013 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| CR-V 2007-2011 |
All seats (AHR) |
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| CR-V 2005-2006 |
All seats |
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| CR-Z 2011-2013 |
Manual cloth seat (AHR) |
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| Element 2007-2011 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| Element 2003-2006 |
All seats |
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| Fit 2009-2013 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| Fit 2007-2008 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| Insight 2010-2013 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| Odyssey 2011-2013 |
Power leather seats (AHR) |
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| Odyssey 2008-2010 |
EX model seats (AHR) |
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| Odyssey 2005-2007 |
All seats |
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| Pilot 2009-2013 |
Power seats (AHR) |
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| Pilot 2006-2008 |
EX Seats |
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| Pilot 2006-2008 |
LX Seats |
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| Pilot 2003-2005 |
Cloth seats |
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not tested (see note) |
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| Pilot 2003-2005 |
Leather seats |
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| Ridgeline 2009-2013 |
Power leather seats (AHR) |
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| Ridgeline 2006-2008 |
RTL models |
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Note: Seat/head restraints with marginal or poor geometry aren't tested dynamically because they cannot protect taller people in rear-end crashes. These seats are rated poor overall. Seat/head restraints with good or acceptable geometry are also tested dynamically.
Rear crash protection test details (technical information)
Geometric ratings of other Honda models
Ratings of seat/head restraints in newer model cars are based on restraint geometry and a dynamic test. The Institute has been publishing model-by-model ratings of the the geometry of the head restraints in older models since the mid-1990s. Geometry is the necessary first step toward a seat/head restraint that provides effective protection in rear-end crashes at low to moderate speeds.
More than one rating: Ratings are for individual vehicle models. More than one rating may be shown for a model because vehicle seat options can affect head restraint geometry.
No rating shown/no model year listed: The Institute has not evaluated the head restraints in every vehicle model during every model year. If a rating box is blank or if a model year is not listed, no rating is available. If a box is shaded gray, the model was not manufactured that year.
AHR: active head restraint. These are designed to move closer to the backs of occupants' heads in rear-end crashes. These are not rated for geometry at this time.
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