10.0

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

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problem #4

Aug 111999

Villager

  • miles
Component failed soon after warranty expired- dealer won't fix at their cost.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 031998

Villager

  • miles
When turning on rear windshield wipers consumer hears a humming sound. Then they vibrate, and hang down towards the license plate. Also, can't open rear door with the key, has to use power lock to open door. Consumer feels this is a safety defect because she can't see out of rear window.

- Lavatette, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jul 011998

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear windshield wiper activated during a rain storm, swiped one way across the window and stopped. When finally was able to get it to move, and it dropped 6 inches below its actual resting spot. Also, difficulty getting shifter out of park, whether vehicle is parked on flat surface or slight incline. Finally, replaced air conditioner motor.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #1

Oct 271997

(reported on)

Villager

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear windshield wiper failed.

- Claremont, CA, USA