10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,381 miles

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problem #7

Apr 121999

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed the sliding door keeps opening.

- Swampscott, MA, USA

problem #6

Jun 161999

(reported on)

Villager

  • miles
The sliding door would become unlatched & open when ever vehicle hits bumps or rough patch in road. Problem was intermitten but now more constant. Also, have a humming sound from fuel tank. Informed by mechanic it was fuel pump. Was also informed by dealer all Villagers have humming sound after 1 year.

- Far Rock Away, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 271996

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving door latches began to lock and unlock by themselves. While parked with power off, door latches also locked and unlocked. Dealer has been contacted.

- Summerfield, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 011997

Villager

  • miles
While driving the sliding door opens unexpectedly almost causing an occupant to fall out and could result in an accident and injuries. Dealer replaced sliding door locks. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Yoakum, TX, USA

problem #3

Jul 101998

Villager

  • miles
When driving the sliding door opens for no apparent reason. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #2

Aug 151997

Villager

  • miles
Grandson got into vehicle & bumped sliding door. The door became unlatched. Vehicle on slight incline at time. Door was caught before closing on child in door area.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA

problem #1

Jul 011996

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear door latch and lock assembly failed, door will come open while driving after locking from the inside.

- Massapegua, NY, USA