Chevrolet Venture vs Mercury Villager
The Chevrolet Venture and the Mercury Villager are rated the same on fuel economy: 18 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Venture | Mercury Villager | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 467 | 252 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 28 and 5 | 15 and 3 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 60,000 miles | 53,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 15 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 467 complaints for the Chevrolet Venture and 252 for the Mercury Villager. 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, 4 for the Mercury Villager.