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2015's Worst Latch Systems for Car Seats

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CARS.COM — As many parents know, installing child-safety seats is often a struggle, and many parents don’t get it right. One big problem is connection. If a vehicle has difficult-to-access lower Latch anchors or hidden top tether anchors, the chances of correctly installing a car seat go down, making it tougher for caregivers to properly connect the car seat that could save a child’s life.

Related: 2015’s Best Latch Systems for Car Seats

In 2015, we installed child-safety seats in around 80 model-year 2015 and 2016 cars, trucks and SUVs. Below are the vehicles with Latch systems that need work because the anchors are buried in the seat, blocked by buckles or not clearly marked.

2015 GMC Yukon XL

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2015 Lexus LS 460

2015 Nissan Versa Note

2015 Ram ProMaster City Wagon

2016 Scion tC

2015 Toyota 4Runner

2015 Toyota Sienna

2016 Volvo V60 Cross Country

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Jennifer Geiger

News Editor Jennifer Geiger joined the automotive industry in 2003, much to the delight of her Corvette-obsessed dad. Jennifer is an expert reviewer, certified car-seat technician and mom of three. She wears a lot of hats — many of them while driving a minivan.

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