Car seats and 3rd row of a mini van

Question

Is the 3rd row of a mini van safe for car seats? Specifically the 2000 Toyota Sienna XLE...

Please back up your answer with statistical information and links to relevant websites.

I will choose best answer based on the facts presented - Thanks!

Answer 1

No, is the answer your looking for.  The safest place for your child's car seat in in the second row middle seat.  Here is a good article for you to check out. http://children.webmd.com/news/20080507/...

Answer 2

Nope I have always said that the third row is the dangerous part of any van or SUV and I have also read a lot to back this up, always use the second row for the car seats...

http://www.usatoday.com/money/covers/200...