2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs 2006 Ford Freestar
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 | 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2006 Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 356 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 705 | 15 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–19 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 95,558 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Uplander | Ford Freestar |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 10 | 254 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 40 |
| Structure | 34 | 5 |
| Engine | 3 | 31 |
| Steering | 27 | 5 |
| Suspension | 20 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 15 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 7 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander
2006 Ford Freestar
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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.