Does anybody know the common problems astro vans are known for? I am looking at buying a 92 Astro Van, Runs good, Not the prettiest thing. If anybody knows anything that could be a problem please let me know. Thank you
2007-02-24 14:21:36 · 9 answers · asked by tburke_25 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I am the original owner of an ’89 Astro van with 4.3 liter V6 and I keep complete records of all maintenance and repairs. I just spent an hour or so today updating a spread sheet to track the records usually kept in a glove box notebook. After 110,000 miles, here are the major repairs; rear wheel antilock computer $312 at dealer, Turn signal stalk (cruise control switches failed) $85 self installed, two sets of idler arms ($200 OEM, $100 aftermarket both self installed). I am currently struggling with a rear wheel brake issue that I have a question currently out on yahoo, so jury is out on that repair.
Other issues include that eventually the headliner aged and had to be replaced. But other than typical maintenance items like brakes, exhaust, batteries, tires, light bulbs, etc it has been good vehicle. The repairs have cost me a little over $.01 per mile, and about the same for maintenance.
Based on my experience it is a good engine and tranny, my caution is with the idler arms and rear wheel antilock system. Some cheap plastic interior and body parts, my grill is now brittle and falling apart at the fasteners.
Gas mileage is in the upper teens in town and 21 to 23 on the road.
2007-02-24 15:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by Steve S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Does anybody know the common problems astro vans are known for? I am looking at buying a 92 Astro Van, Runs good, Not the prettiest thing. If anybody knows anything that could be a problem please let me know. Thank you
2015-08-08 06:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
astro vans are a dime a dozen. they run forever and use very cheap parts to repair. they have a few issues. the wiring to the drivers door breaks and causes the power windows and door locks to stop working. you have to take the rubber boot off of the wiring harness that goes from the door pilar to the door itself. make the repairs and you are back in business. the ignition switches were weak, but it was the part down on the column under the dash not the part in the steering column up by the key. the key switch operates a rod that triggers the actual switch down under the dash. it melts and needs to be replaced. the door handles break easily. you will find most astros have adoor handle hanging on by only one side. the good news. they are cheap to buy. if the engine or trans go out, they are cheap cheap. tons of them in the junkyards. the alternative is to buy a new car. 400-500 a month for a new car payment. a replacement trans is 300-1000 for a good used or rebuilt unit. that is one to two car payments. look at it that way. five payments and you can have a new engine and transmission installed. if you buy a new car you get those payments for five years.
go for it.
2007-02-24 15:06:22 · answer #4 · answered by brian h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an Astro Van, it needed to be worked on every other year for smog control (expensive).
Every time I had to do a tuneup I would end up with cuts all over my arms, the engine is a close fit.
And I had to keep adjusting the sliding side door (not difficult, just annoying)
2007-02-24 14:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an older car and they are a lot of trouble but if you still really want to buy it just ask a mechanic to check it out. My dad is a mechanic and people go to his shop all the time to ask him to check out cars they are purchasing from a private dealer. They will usually do it for free too!
2007-02-24 14:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Annaeya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any car or truck or van can have problems if it's not takeing care of. ask them what has been replace on it latty. and have some one you can trust look at the van make sure the motor and trans are good and make sure the under body don't have alot of rust
good luck
hope this helps
2007-02-24 14:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ambient air temperature sensors are known to cause a rough idle. ignition modules are known to go bad causing a "wont start" condition. other than the occasional map sensor, maf sensor and o2 sensors if it is equipped those are the most common. i have also seen a few come in to the shop with a losing power complaint which usually turns out to be the catalytic converter.
2007-02-24 15:02:28 · answer #8 · answered by james o 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom use to have one when I was 3 or 4 they good running vans. Slow as hell though.
2014-12-24 21:03:50 · answer #9 · answered by David 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rear ac systems use a second evaporator core in the back. Get it checked out.
2016-03-22 17:44:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋