2004 Chevrolet Venture vs 2004 Ford Freestar
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 124 | 1,227 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 475 | 64 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 86,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Venture | Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 851 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 118 |
| Structure | 21 | 94 |
| Seats | 0 | 86 |
| Engine | 2 | 69 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 49 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 33 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 144 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 101 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 93 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 41 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 28 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 16 |
2004 Chevrolet Venture
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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.