10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Sep 052002

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Drivers seat belt buckle attachment has faulty webbing that will causes buckle to pull free.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

problem #5

Feb 122001

Astro Van

  • miles
Vehicle caught on fire at seat belt buckle. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and repirs were being made at dealer shop. Feel free to provide any further deatails on this matter.

- Estondido, CA, USA

problem #4

Mar 082000

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Intermittently seat belt restraints become inoperable. The restraints will not latch into the buckle. Vehicle has been repaired and buckles replaced several times. But, problem still exists.

- Dayton, OH, USA

problem #3

Feb 072000

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Vehicle was hit on driver's side while driving 40mph, and then ran head-on into a brick wall. Upon impact, neither driver's side nor passenger's side airbags deployed. Also, left rear seat belt disengaged, leaving occupant unprotected during crash. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

- Daphney, AL, USA

problem #2

Aug 151999

Astro Van

  • miles
Seat behind the driver's seat. The seat is not usable since the seat belt buckle has come off the belt. The manufacturer will not guarantee they will fix it for free.

- Romeo, MI, USA

problem #1

Jul 071997

(reported on)

Astro Van

  • miles
Second stage manufacturer tiara motorcoach has a dual retracting system in last rear seat on each side. Buckle comes way above shooulder which somehow allows occupant to lean forward even with brakes applied.

- Dunkirk, OH, USA