10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Nov 251999

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 40 mph, consumer was involved in a frontal collision, and drivers shoulder restraint did not restrain driver, resulting in major head injuries.

- Steelville, MO, USA

problem #6

Jun 062000

Venture

  • miles
Seatbelt is not working properly.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #5

Sep 042000

Venture

  • miles
We were approaching a crash and had to slam on our brakes at 40mph and the seat belt holding our sons car seat broke apart

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #4

Sep 042000

Venture

  • miles
We were approaching a crash and had to slam on our brakes at 40mph and the seat belt holding our sons car seat broke apart

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 242000

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
The safety belt latch has a limited range of motion and doesn't allow for a proper fit for toddler car seats. They have the over the shoulder strap and when you try to securely buckle the seat in place the latch doesn't rotate up far enough to secure the belt. I've tried a couple different seats that would suit our needs perfectly and they can't be used until our child is over 40lbs. The seat we purched is the graco cherished car go, model #8480hg. It sits well in the seat, but can't be latched properly. Is there anything on the market that I could purchase that would allow us to properly secure the toddler/booster seat?

- Temperance, MI, USA

problem #2

Apr 142000

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling East approximately 35-40mph, another vehicle traveling West, entered eastbound lane. Both vehicles collided head-on on driver's side. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. Driver's seat belt was intact, but driver suffered minor injuries. Children, in rear, sustained some bruises from seat belts, but no treatment. Vehicle was totaled.

- Kearney, NE, USA

problem #1

Oct 091998

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
Second row seat belts replaced several time due to lock up, continue to experience lock up after repairs.

- Hernando, FL, USA