2000 Ford Windstar vs 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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 | 2000 Ford Windstar | 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,675 | 114 |
| Recall campaigns | 15 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 225 | 292 |
| Investigations | 8 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 62 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 55 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 19 |
| Median reported mileage | 104,712 mi | 56,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 356 | 2 |
| Power Train | 271 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 222 | 18 |
| Structure | 216 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 204 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 138 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 124 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 92 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 132 | 0 |
| Stalling | 84 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 45 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 39 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 25 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
2000 Ford Windstar
2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette
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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.