10.0

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

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problem #6

Jul 092002

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer applied brakes at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, and vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealer stated that the right brake line had a hole. Damage to vehicle unknown at this time. 2 people were injured in the accident.

- Willowick, OH, USA

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problem #5

Dec 021997

Venture

  • miles
ABS brake system not working properly. Extended stopping distance. Rapid pulsating noise has changed to long grinding noise when system engages. Feels like wheels lock to long before system engages. Then it feels like wheels lock and unlock to long of a time. Dealer claims nothing is wrong. Horn did not work when turned side-ways or up-side down. Took 4 service calls to correct. Horn works but it is still hard to find the "sweet" spot to activate. Audio tape deck housing heats up to 150 degrees when heater is on for 2 hours. Dealer cannot correct after 4 trys. Auto sliding side door would randomly reopen aafter closing. 4 service calls to correct problem. Clips holding rear brake line came off leaving line dragging on street. Rear brakes grind after car has sat for 1/2 hour. Dealer couldn't fix.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #4

Feb 141999

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Plastic clip that holds two brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least 4 inches from the ground, also, metal clip the holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least two inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98V072000.

- Schoolcraft, MI, USA

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problem #3

Feb 161999

(reported on)

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing one of the brake lines to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recallwas performed. Recall 98V072000.

- Schoolcraft, MI, USA

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problem #2

Feb 161999

(reported on)

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Plastic clip that holds 2 brake lines broke, causing brake line to fall at least four inches from the ground. Also, metal clip that holds vacuum line slides out, causing the line to fall down at least 2 inches from the ground. Finally, windshield wipers are still defective even after recall was performed. Recall 98V072000.

- Schoolcraft, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jan 191999

(reported on)

Venture

  • miles
The brake lines are hanging and dragging, causing snow to collect around them and pull the brakes lines down. Dealer can't do anything about it.

- Davidson, MI, USA

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