10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #23

Mar 112002

Villager

  • miles
The braking system would intermittently engage at all speeds after driving for 20 to 30 minutes. The dealership service was unable to locate the problem during 2 prior service visits. At the beginning this would simply create a drag effect, but during the latest instance that occurred at highway speeds, the friction created enough heat to elicit a burning smell, and when the vehicle was slowed it stopped abrubtly from 20 mph, locking up the brakes. It took over an hour for the brakes to cool to the point where they would release.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #22

Jan 202002

Villager

  • miles
1) heater: Almost caused elec. Fire, stopped working, now needs motor replaced; 2) ABS failed on snowy roads causing single-vehicle accident to front left of vehicle; 3) recall on fuel vent hose, will replace; 4) front rt. Lap belt will not pull out (stuck) needs repair/replaced; 5) oil filter's very very low location on undercarriage front, caused damage to filter, all oil spilled out while operating vehicle pulling out of driveway, ran over snow left by road commission plow, caused damage to rod bearings, and engine, vehicle currently out of commission awaiting repairs, $500 collission deductible.

- Riverdale, MI, USA

problem #21

Oct 262001

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
Weeks after purchase, fuel pump began to howl loudly and at times acted like it was shuting down but was ok per dealer. Motor failed caused by "lack" of lubricating holes in block per the dealer, was replaced two weeks later the motor stumbled and shutdown again but restarted 1 hour later. Rear brakes grind loudly and squeks while driving. Told nothing wrong but it continues.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

problem #20

Jan 012001

Villager

  • miles
Braking system fails to slow vehicle down when brakes are applied. Please provide any additional information.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #19

Jan 011998

Villager

  • miles
Notch worn into the sliding surface on steering knuckle for front brake pads preventing the outer pad from sliding and self adjusting causing outer pads to remain stationery and create loud grinding noise and antilock brakes to malfunction dealer stated that this is common, this sliding surface should be a non wear surface and last the life of the car with no wear.

- Columbus, MI, USA

problem #18

Oct 251999

Villager

  • miles
No summary

- Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

problem #17

May 061999

Villager

  • miles
ABS hydraulic actuator failed.

- North Bay,On, CD, USA

problem #16

Jan 111997

Villager

  • miles
The ABS braking system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to lock up, resulting in an accident. Dealer replaced the ABS sensor.

- Massapequa, NY, USA

problem #15

Jul 161998

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
The ABS brake unit leaks fluid, cause unknown. Dealer is replacing ABS unit.

- Huntington, NY, USA

problem #14

Jan 061998

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
Strong smell of gasoline in passenger compartment while refueling. Also ABS brakes lock up/fail in panic stop.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #13

Jun 251997

Villager

  • miles
When coming to stop on incline, there is a high pitch squeak/groan noise, brake pedal drops to floor, vehicle moves forward until shifted to park/applied emergency brakes; intermittent. Dealer could not duplicate, replaced master cylinder.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #12

May 131997

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
Anti lock brakes failed, causing loss of control.

- Katy, TX, USA

problem #11

Mar 181997

(reported on)

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the brakes there is a noise, took to dealer who said that needed a brake kit, the kit is on order.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #10

Oct 011996

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, applied the brakes on wet surface, pedal went the floor, impact 12:00 position speed 8mph, hitting a concrete post.

- Perrysburg, OH, USA

problem #9

Jan 281997

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that there has been excessive work done on brakes with no satisfaction, she also notes that dealer put in new material in brakes.

- Northville, MI, USA

problem #8

Dec 121995

Villager

  • miles
Consumer states that she has replaced braking system on this vehicle (5) times within the last year. ( 2 ) sets on back and (3 ) on the front. The system has ABS.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #7

Aug 301996

Villager

  • miles
When driving downhill the brakes locked up, this happened on normal road conditions. The whole brake system has been replaced twice in (20) months. Vehicle has ABS.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #6

Nov 281995

Villager

  • miles
ABS; when applying the brakes it has a metal to metal grind which you can fill in the brake pedal and steering wheel.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Nov 281995

Villager

  • miles
ABS; when applying the brakes it has a metal to metal grind which you can fill in the brake pedal and steering wheel.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Feb 071996

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
While driving, experience intermittent brake failure, when made to slow/stop brakes become noisy then pedal goes down too far, cause extended stopping distance.

- Encinitas, CA, USA

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