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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet Uplander vs Ford Freestar

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet Uplander

Total complaints
581
Avg per model year
145
Recall campaigns (all years)
5
Most complained year
2005 (196)
Top problems: Electrical System, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages

Ford Freestar

Total complaints
2,533
Avg per model year
633
Recall campaigns (all years)
5
Most complained year
2004 (1,227)
Top problems: Power Train, Electrical System, Engine

Complaints by model year

YearChevrolet UplanderFord Freestar
200710964
2006158356
2005196886
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.