Ford Aerostar vs Toyota Previa
The Ford Aerostar is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Toyota Previa. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Aerostar | Toyota Previa | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 439 | 39 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Brakes |
| Crashes and fires | 38 and 42 | 4 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 148,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 18 and 23 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 439 complaints for the Ford Aerostar and 39 for the Toyota Previa. 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: 3 for the Ford Aerostar, 0 for the Toyota Previa.