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Originally Posted by SanDiegoBlue
I don't find the headrest uncomfortable, but to my understanding, yes the head restraint geometry is designed close to the head to afford better rear impact crash protection. Though despite this, recent IIHS crash test results showed the Camry received "good" ratings in frontal and side impact tests while receiving a "marginal" in rear-end crash/head restraint testing. If you think Camry headrests are uncomfortable, have you ever tried Volvo? Those are very upright, large headrests--safe though.
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The problem is, not everybody is build the same and not everybody likes to drive in the same sitting position. I absolutely hate SUV style, high off the floor, 90 degree angle sitting position, makes me very tired on the longer trips, I love sports car type, sit on the floor reclined back position and on longer trips I can't imagine driving any other way. It would be nice to know what was the problem for such low rating for headrest, I can't imagine why it would not give proper protection , unless it broke off or the seat collapsed on impact. Well, if the headrest had higher angle than current, I would either had to take it out altogether or buy another car. In the meantime I still didn't fix mine, it seems trip to the junkyard will be required.