Chevrolet Venture vs Ford Windstar
The Chevrolet Venture is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Ford Windstar. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Venture | Ford Windstar | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 284 | 2,297 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 17 and 3 | 91 and 79 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 55,000 miles | 107,000 miles |
| Recalls | 9 | 15 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 16 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 284 complaints for the Chevrolet Venture and 2,297 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: 9 for the Chevrolet Venture, 15 for the Ford Windstar.