3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,900 miles

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problem #4

Nov 182016

Montana

  • 135,600 miles
The rear passenger suspension system has failed and the tire is sitting on the tire-well. The frame appears to be loose due to rust and has caused the spring coil to pop out and wobble uncontrollably. I was driving when this incident occurred and it would begin to "fish tail" around 40mph or when I would hit bumps, make turns or switch lanes.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #3

Jun 012001

Montana

  • miles
Suspension system could not support 7 passengers + luggage + fuel, without excessive bouncing, causing a reduction of speed (10-15mph) below posted speed limits. Rear brakes were not fully engaging, causing unsafe stopping, especially on hills. Rear brakes were adjusted manually to improve braking, but peddle is still soft. The gsvwr is not great enough for vehical capaity. I was told that this is a dry-weight rating. Mud flaps both front & rear were worn off excessivily, due to boncing. Sometimes it felt like I was loosing control. All suspension components were checked by dealer after return from vacation, but van still exhibits excessive bouncing and bottoming out, even with only two passengers and no luggage. At a highway speed of 70mph, the van would down-shift at every overpass, and slight headwind, during trip across the desert on I-70 to S.L.C., ut. There is no hd suspension parts for this vehicle, which should be available, if one wants to tow a boat. By the way, a reduction in passengers is required, if a boat is towed (300 lbs draw-bar wt) and 3500 lbs tow wt. This is a very under-rated. Nlm

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 271998

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
Poor driving performance: Leans on turns, takes bumps hard, and feels like the choke bottoms out. These problems did not exist at time of purchase.

- De Soto, IL, USA

problem #1

Sep 271998

(reported on)

Montana

  • miles
Poor driving performance: Leans on turns, takes bumps hard, and feels like the choke bottoms out. These problems did not exist at time of purchase.

- De Soto, IL, USA