Rear crash protection: Toyota
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
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| 4Runner 2010-2011 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| 4Runner 2003-2009 |
All seats |
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| Avalon 2009-2011 |
Power Leather Seat (AHR) |
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| Avalon 2005-2008 |
All seats |
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| Avalon 2001-2004 |
All seats |
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| Camry 2007-2011 (mfg. after March 2007) |
Power cloth seats |
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| Camry 2007 (mfg. before April 2007) |
Manual cloth seats |
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| Camry 2005-2006 |
All seats |
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| Camry 2004 |
Cloth seats |
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| Camry 2004 |
Leather seats |
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| Camry Solara convertible 2004-2008 |
Power leather seats |
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| Corolla 2009-2011 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| Corolla 2005-2008 |
All seats |
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| Corolla 2003-2004 |
Seats with adjustable height |
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| FJ Cruiser 2009-2012 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| FJ Cruiser 2007-2008 |
All Seats |
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| Highlander 2008-2012 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| Highlander 2004-2007 |
Seats with fixed head restraint tilt and without adjustable lumbar |
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| Highlander 2004-2007 |
Seats with head restraint tilt and with adjustable lumbar |
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| Matrix 2009-2011 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| Prius 2010-2011 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| Prius 2004-2009 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| RAV4 2009-2011 |
Manual cloth seats (AHR) |
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| RAV4 2006-2008 |
All seats |
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| RAV4 2003-2005 |
All seats |
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| Sienna 2011-2012 |
Power cloth seat (AHR) |
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| Sienna 2005-2010 |
Seats with adjustable lumbar |
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| Sienna 2005-2010 |
Seats without adjustable lumbar |
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| Tacoma 2009-2012 |
Manual cloth bucket seats (AHR) |
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| Tacoma 2005-2008 |
Bucket seats |
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| Tundra 2007-2012 |
Manual cloth seats |
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| Tundra 2005-2006 |
Bucket seats with adjustable lumbar |
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| Tundra 2005-2006 |
Bucket seats without adjustable lumbar |
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| Venza 2009-2011 |
Power seats (AHR) |
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| Yaris 2007-2011 |
Manual cloth seats |
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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 Toyota 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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