Chevrolet Van vs Ford Aerostar
The Ford Aerostar is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Chevrolet Van. At EPA assumptions that is about $750 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Van | Ford Aerostar | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 46 | 124 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 4 and 1 | 13 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 116,000 miles | 124,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 17 | 16 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,450 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 46 complaints for the Chevrolet Van and 124 for the Ford Aerostar. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Chevrolet Van, 4 for the Ford Aerostar.