1993 Ford Aerostar vs 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1993 Ford Aerostar | 1993 Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 374 | 82 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 74 | 10 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 38 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–19 | 15–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Aerostar | Volkswagen Eurovan |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 99 | 8 |
| Power Train | 68 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 57 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 43 |
| Air Bags | 37 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 9 |
| Equipment | 26 | 4 |
| Structure | 23 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 13 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 6 | 0 |
1993 Ford Aerostar
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.