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The 2025 Honda Odyssey takes three car seats across but only with the second-row middle seat, which was not in the van Cars.com tested. Cars.com's grades: A for the second-row LATCH, the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible, the second-row forward-facing convertible, the third-row LATCH, the third-row forward-facing convertible and the third-row entry; B for the second-row booster and the third-row booster.
Fit grades from Cars.com's Car Seat Check, conducted by Cars.com editors, including a certified car seat technician.
Car seats we carry, and what to check in the Honda Odyssey
Cars.com reports the 2025 Honda Odyssey takes three car seats across when equipped with the second-row middle seat, a configuration it did not test itself. These are the narrowest seats we carry in each stage, by published width. We have not tested any of them in this vehicle.
What to check in your Honda Odyssey
- Which second row you have. Cars.com says the Honda Odyssey takes three across only when equipped with the second-row middle seat, which it did not test; its test vehicle had captain's chairs. Confirm it on the specific vehicle, because the model name is the same either way.
- The middle position. Cars.com notes that versions with the removable second-row middle seat have three sets of lower anchors, though it tested captain's chairs. Your car seat manual and vehicle manual decide whether a middle LATCH install is allowed with seats beside it.
- Your bench width. Add up the published widths of the three seats you plan to use, then measure the bench between the door panels at cushion height. The sum is arithmetic only: buckles and shells can still clash.
- Booster buckles. Cars.com graded the second-row booster B and noted buckles a child may find hard to work alone. Let your child practice the buckle where they will sit.
Widths: manufacturer spec, widest point, from our product listings or the manufacturer's page. Prices update automatically from our store.
Still choosing a stage? The car seat finder asks a few questions and narrows our range, and the compare tool lines up two seats side by side.
The grades at a glance
| Test | Grade |
|---|---|
| LATCH, second row | A |
| Infant seat | A |
| Rear-facing convertible | A |
| Forward-facing convertible, second row | A |
| Booster, second row | B |
| LATCH, third row | A |
| Forward-facing convertible, third row | A |
| Booster, third row | B |
| Third-row entry | A |
Where the anchors are
Lower anchors. Second row: exposed for easy access and connection, and three sets when the middle seat is fitted. Third row: two sets, also exposed.
Top tether anchors. Two in the second row, well labeled and easy to see. Three in the third row, all easy to find, though only the middle one is clearly marked.
Installing an infant seat
Easy to install, and the 5-foot-6-inch front passenger had loads of legroom.
Installing a convertible
The rear-facing convertible was easy to install, with ample legroom for the front passenger.
Earns an A in both the second and third rows.
Boosters and the buckle-yourself years
The Odyssey's floppy buckles could be tough for kids to grasp and use alone. In the third row the middle buckle comes down from the ceiling and blocks the driver's view, so Cars.com says that is not a good spot for the booster.
The third row
The easy-slide button opens a passage to the third row well, but not with a car seat installed. The step-in may be tall for smaller children. The forward-facing convertible fit well once Cars.com removed the large head restraint, which meant folding the seat down a bit first.
Check your vehicle manual before removing or adjusting a head restraint: not every restraint is designed to come out. Your car seat manual says what the seat needs from the vehicle seat behind it.
Three car seats across
Yes, but only with the second-row middle seat, which was not in the van Cars.com tested. The narrowest combination we stock for a newborn, a toddler and a big kid is Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base (16.9"), Romer Veni Convertible Car Seat (17.0"), UPPAbaby Alta V2 Booster Seat (17.5"), totalling 51.4". Measure your bench between the door panels at seat-cushion height before you buy, because that total has no allowance for shell overlap.
Strollers we carry
These are strollers we carry, with their folded dimensions so you can check them against your own load floor.
| Stroller | Folded (L x W x H) | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Cross Reef 2 Multi-Terrain Modular Stroller | 19.0" x 23.5" x 29.0" | from $1,199.99 |
| Nuna SWIV Stroller | 14.5" x 21.0" x 30.5" | $1,000.00 |
| Maxi-Cosi Fame Modular Stroller | 30.93" x 24.51" x 15.76" | $999.99 |
| Nuna TRVL DUBL Stroller | 19.75" x 30.5" x 27.7" | $950.00 |
| Romer Tura Stroller | 38.5" x 18.5" x 22.25" | $849.99 |
| Veer Switch&Roll Stroller | 15.0" x 25.5" x 36.0" (with seat) | $949.00 |
| Nuna MIXX Next Stroller | 27.5" x 23.6" x 19.0" | $900.00 |
| UPPAbaby Cruz V3 Stroller | 17.0" x 22.5" x 32.4" (with seat attached) | $899.99 |
Folded dimensions: manufacturer spec. Prices update automatically from our store.
Compare every stroller side by side.
Honda Odyssey car seat questions
Does the 2025 Honda Odyssey fit three car seats across?
Yes, the 2025 Honda Odyssey takes three car seats across but only with the second-row middle seat, which was not in the van Cars.com tested, according to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
Where are the LATCH anchors in the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Second row: exposed for easy access and connection, and three sets when the middle seat is fitted. Third row: two sets, also exposed.
Will a rear-facing car seat fit in the 2025 Honda Odyssey without moving the front seat forward?
The rear-facing convertible was easy to install, with ample legroom for the front passenger.
Can kids buckle themselves in the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
The Odyssey's floppy buckles could be tough for kids to grasp and use alone. In the third row the middle buckle comes down from the ceiling and blocks the driver's view, so Cars.com says that is not a good spot for the booster.
What is the narrowest car seat to shortlist for the 2025 Honda Odyssey?
Of the seats we carry, the Romer Juni Infant Car Seat with Versa Base is the narrowest by published width, at 16.9 inches.
More car seat help: Car Seat Safety Guide · All buying guides · Car seat finder · Compare car seats · How long to stay rear-facing · LATCH versus the seat belt · Booster readiness · NHTSA's Car Seats and Booster Seats page
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