Chevrolet Venture vs Ford Windstar
The Chevrolet Venture and the Ford Windstar are rated the same on fuel economy: 18 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Venture | Ford Windstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 467 | 2,040 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 28 and 5 | 64 and 86 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 102,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 16 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 467 complaints for the Chevrolet Venture and 2,040 for the Ford Windstar. 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: 4 for the Chevrolet Venture, 11 for the Ford Windstar.