10.0

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

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problem #6

Mar 022000

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
#1. it is very heavy to push up the tailgate without the use of the hydraulics. It goes up easily only part of the way. #2. my seat and pocket should not be ripping as easily as they have. I do not have little kids tugging at them. #3. the cigarette lighter does not work. It has been allegedly fixed several times. #4. the interior side door panels are hard plastic and they are attached by velcro. They don't always stick to the velcro and come loose. One has already broken and replaced. They are still loose. #5. the front seatbelts don't retract all the way on their own and the front passenger's seatbelt twists on a regular basis. #6. the range of distance on the remote keyless entry is being basically on top of the vehicle. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since the day I bought it. It is my first american made vehicle and probably my last. I think I really bought a lemon.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

problem #5

Jun 191998

Venture

  • miles
Reported to dealer and showed my deep cut to my finger, no response from

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #4

Apr 251998

Venture

  • miles
In rear impact 10-15 mph the rear left side bench seat collapsed due to a poorly designed weld to the floor that broke off during the rear impact.

- Midlothian, VA, USA

problem #3

Feb 231998

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Seat lever bent.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #2

Mar 301998

Venture

  • miles
Driver lifted the handle of seat and there was a hole which was located underneath handle. This hole caused the consumer to get finger caught and completely cut off. Dealer said when they come up with an idea to fix problem they would contact consumer. Only had the vehicle for 24 hours.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #1

Aug 011997

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
Back seats are very low due to design. Owner feels this is a safety issue. Passengers in rear seat could sustain leg injuries during collision.

- Johnstown, PA, USA