1998 Ford Windstar vs 1998 Toyota RAV4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Ford Windstar | 1998 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,433 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 236 | 66 |
| Investigations | 8 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 54 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 65 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 21–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 95,000 mi | 113,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 332 | 10 |
| Suspension | 229 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 196 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 177 | 13 |
| Steering | 143 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 111 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 | 12 |
| Wheels | 83 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 132 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 80 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 23 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 19 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 19 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
1998 Ford Windstar
1998 Toyota RAV4
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.