10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,844 miles

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problem #13

Aug 011999

Trans Sport

  • miles
Power sliding door opens automatically after being closed

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #12

Dec 181998

Trans Sport

  • miles
I have had the seat belt latches replaced 4 times on the mid-row seats. 2 times I have had to take it in to have the window latch repaired on the mid-row, left window. It kept popping open when driving in bumpy conditions. The water pump has given out 2X. The power sliding door keeps blowing the fuse and will not operate. The rear window wiper and washer has been inoperable on 2 occasions. Dealer has attempted to fix all these problems repeatedly, but they are only temporary fixes! these things are obviously defects because they occur again and again.

- Jeffersontown, KY, USA

problem #11

Feb 141999

Trans Sport

  • miles
1 week prior to incident sliding door would not open electronically, therefore owner used manual door on left side. On the way home up a hill, the right door suddenly opened very fast, catching and crushing child passenger's foot.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #10

Aug 261999

Trans Sport

  • miles
Both manual siding doors have excessive rattles and noises in them. The minvan has been returned to dealership for repairs which have been only temporary fixes. Within one month of dealership visit, the rattles and noises reappear. The minivan has been brought in many times since September 1997 without been fixed.

- New Providence, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jul 011998

Trans Sport

  • miles
Sliding door slides right off the tracks regularly.

- Sunderland, MD, USA

problem #8

Apr 291999

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic door locks lock and unlock while vehicle is motion. The dealer has attempted to repair the locks several times with no success. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Sugerland, TX, USA

problem #7

Apr 291999

Trans Sport

  • miles
Automatic door locks lock and unlock while the vehicle is motion. The dealer has attempted to repair the locks several times with no success. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Sugerland, TX, USA

problem #6

Mar 281997

Trans Sport

  • miles
Automatic sliding door has opened for unknown reason while baby was seated by the door. Dealer contacted, and informed consumer that this problem was caused by water corrosion by door post.

- Salem, OR, USA

problem #5

Feb 181998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Sliding electric door on passenger side opens without warning. Door rarely closes all the way without a warning that it's open unless you take a look at the interior light.

- Winnisquam, NH, USA

problem #4

Jul 071997

Trans Sport

  • miles
While driving the sliding door attempts to open. The dealer is aware of the problem. Parts have been replaced. Problem still exists.

- Alabama, NY, USA

problem #3

Sep 191997

Trans Sport

  • miles
Power sliding door opens automatically after being closed. Door alarm would sound while door was closed. Door failed in closed, but not latched position.

- Brooksvill, FL, USA

problem #2

Aug 251997

Trans Sport

  • miles
Vehicle was parked when the power doors opened/closed on its own. Took to dealer 7 times. Informed no problem. The 2nd time doors opened was in mechanic shop. Windshield wipers failed to work. Do not know what causes the problem.

- Madison Heights, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 251997

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle electrical sliding side door won't shut properly, causing the door to intermittently be opened, could cause an occupant to fall out of the vehicle. The only way to close the door is to close it manually. Dealer cannot determine the problem.

- Tarentum, PA, USA