10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Jul 022001

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Hatchback hydraulic lifters have failed twice. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.

- Bayport, NY, USA

problem #5

Dec 221998

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear hatch support rod failed.

- Colton, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear door shocks failed. Mjs

- Norwalk, CA, USA

problem #3

Jan 011999

Astro Van

  • miles
Rear hatch strut rod failed resulting in hatch falling on consumers head.

- Silver Bay, MN, USA

problem #2

Jan 281999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Hatchback falls down due to failure of the support rod.

- Chalmette, LA, USA

problem #1

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The hydraulic cylinders on the back window are broken, and cause the window to slam down. Dealer says the vehicle needs new shock absorbers to repair this.

- Madison, WI, USA