Blind-zone measurements: Minivans

This chart shows the length of the blind spot of each listed vehicle. The distance noted is how far behind the vehicle a 28-inch traffic cone had to be before the person, sitting in the driver's seat, could see its top by looking through the rear window.

 

Make/Model Year Driver 5 feet 8 inches Driver 5 feet 1 inches
MINIVANS
Chevrolet Uplander LT 2007 19 29
Chrysler Town and Country Limited 2008 13 (no camera), 0 with camera 22 (no camera), 0 with camera
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 2005 12 20
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 2008 13 (no camera), 0 with camera 22 (no camera), 0 with camera
Ford Freestar SEL 2004 13 16
Honda Odyssey EX-L RES 2005 16 27
Kia Sedona EX 2003 18 35
Mazda MPV ES 2003 12 24
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 2004 17 28
Nissan Quest 3.5 SL 2007 16 (no camera), 0 with camera 23 (no camera), 0 with camera
Saturn Relay FWD 3 2005 19 26
Toyota Sienna XLE FWD 2005 13 28
Posted: October 2005 — Last reviewed: April 2008