2002 Ford Windstar vs 2002 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 | 2002 Ford Windstar | 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,353 | 57 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 119 | 412 |
| Investigations | 6 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 48 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 103,588 mi | 42,786 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Windstar | Oldsmobile Silhouette |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 324 | 4 |
| Suspension | 279 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 261 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 233 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 147 | 2 |
| Structure | 101 | 8 |
| Power Train | 97 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 83 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 90 | 0 |
| Stalling | 72 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 29 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 26 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
2002 Ford Windstar
2002 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.