2002 Chevrolet Venture vs 2002 Mazda MPV
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Venture | 2002 Mazda MPV |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 220 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 439 | 129 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 12 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,135 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Venture | Mazda MPV |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 66 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 42 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 21 | 2 |
| Structure | 19 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
2002 Chevrolet Venture
2002 Mazda MPV
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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.