2002 Chevrolet Venture vs 2002 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 | 2002 Chevrolet Venture | 2002 Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 1,353 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 439 | 119 |
| Investigations | 1 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 48 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,135 mi | 103,588 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Venture | Ford Windstar |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 324 |
| Suspension | 7 | 279 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 261 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 233 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 147 |
| Structure | 19 | 101 |
| Power Train | 11 | 97 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 83 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 90 |
| Stalling | 9 | 72 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 21 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 29 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 22 |
2002 Chevrolet Venture
2002 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.