3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,600 miles

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problem #5

May 072007

Astro Van 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 213,000 miles
Auxiliary air conditionr (A/C) rear switch failed/ melted/ smoked. This was the second time in 4 years. Went to the junk yard, and found thet 5 of 5 Astro vans with this type switch also were melted/burned. No appearent defect with rear blower motor that would pull excessive amps.

- Hesperia, CA, USA

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problem #4

Nov 082001

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Burbank, CA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 011999

Astro Van

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer went to check why the engine light came on, mechanics reported that the wiring underneath the drivers side was entangled.

- Princeville, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jul 061999

Astro Van

  • miles
The module and harness melted. Probably would have started a fire had not we been there and disconnected the battery. The vehicle was off and had been for at least 20 minutes. Just thought someone should check to be sure this is an isolated incident.

- Orange, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 131998

(reported on)

Astro Van 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dash cluster failed.

- Niagara Fa, NY, USA

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