10.0

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

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problem #3

Jun 122002

Venture

  • miles
Design of intake gasket was not done properly set because in hot temperatures, between 90-110 degrees, part will melt, and vehicle will malfunction. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Evans, GA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 312000

Venture

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When trying to proceed forward after stopping at stop sign vehicle would not go forward. Took vehicle to dealer, and had to replace transmission. This was the third transmission. The transmission failed repeatedly. The turn signals stop flashing when brakes are pressed due to multifunction switch failure. The engine looses coolant and overheated due to intake manifold gasket failure. Rear wiper was inoperative. ABS light comes on due to oxygen sensor failure. Right front tires failed and were replaced.

- Omaha, NE, USA

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problem #1

Dec 282001

Venture

  • miles
Intake manifold gasket was replaced at dealer, service manager stated that there has been several vans in for the same problem, with even less milage.

- Union City, NJ, USA

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