I did a search and didn't see this mentioned which surprises me. Does anyone else find the front seats and specifically the Head Rests extremely uncomfortable? And can you recommend any solution?
2015 Odyssey Head Restraint or Head Rest
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Yep, I have a 2012 and find the forward angle of the head rests very uncomfortable for my neck. (My truck is much more comfortable - it's just straight up, not that awkward forward bit.)
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For the front rows? No, my wife and I both find the front seats very comfortable. Now the third row with the really weird elongated headrests? That's a different story.
Which trim level do you have? What do you find uncomfortable about the front seats? Is it just the headrests or is there something else? Is it related to how long you sit? More information would help people give you better responses.
"Extremely uncomfortable" front seats should have been a red flag during the buying process, but now that you have the thing, maybe there is a setting or a seat cushion or something else that could help you.
Which trim level do you have? What do you find uncomfortable about the front seats? Is it just the headrests or is there something else? Is it related to how long you sit? More information would help people give you better responses.
"Extremely uncomfortable" front seats should have been a red flag during the buying process, but now that you have the thing, maybe there is a setting or a seat cushion or something else that could help you.
Yes, they are awful. Curious to know if there is a solution. I wonder if any of the other Honda models head restraints will fit the Ody.
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Will these help?
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I can check that for you.
We have the EX-L. 5 minutes doesn't cause a problem as during the buying process. I notice that after I drive it lets say 15 minutes, I am sore. I drove another car for a month and my neck and shoulder didn't hurt. hat's when I realized it was the Honda.
I googled around to make sure that I had it set correctly and noticed a lot of people having the same problem.
I googled around to make sure that I had it set correctly and noticed a lot of people having the same problem.
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The headrests in my 2016 are horrendous. I spent awhile looking for a different option. I was hoping the 2011-2013 headrests were adjustable.
I have a feeling the Odyssey was made for the average american body. If you're slim and/or short with good posture, the angle of the head restraints puts the back in an extremely uncomfortable bind after ten minutes. I purchased neck and lumbar support pillows and they made a world of difference. It's now possible to rest my head on the headrest without placing my neck/back into a bind.My Subaru and BMW both have more ergonomic and adjustable seats than the Honda... They missed the mark on that aspect...
Yes, same issue with 2016 EXL front seats. Where did you get those? I am yet to find something that's thick enough.Will these help?
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Man I forgot about this thread. I will report back.
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Its called junction produce VIP JDM headrests. Fancy stuff from japan with a heavy price tag.
I’m in the same boat as you. I make it about a half hour before it starts to bother me. They seem to be angled to far forward and it puts my head in a odd enough position to give me a sore neck. We didn’t take a 30 minute test drive so I didn’t notice it before buying. I’m half tempted to try to bend the posts the smallest amount possible. They look a little off of straight when I pulled the headrest out to see wtf was with those things! A couple degrees would make a huge improvement.
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2010 and 2017 odyssey headrests are interchangeable. Sorry for the late update 
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Yes. The 2010 is more comfortable than the 2017 for sure.
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