2001 Chevrolet Venture vs 2001 Ford Windstar
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 | 2001 Chevrolet Venture | 2001 Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 222 | 1,686 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 394 | 167 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 62 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,621 mi | 108,003 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Venture | Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 416 |
| Structure | 25 | 293 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 14 | 292 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 223 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 193 |
| Power Train | 30 | 145 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 127 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 73 |
| Overheating | 15 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 35 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 201 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 41 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 18 |
2001 Chevrolet Venture
2001 Ford Windstar
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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.