Faults:

Nothing, other than routine maintenance. We take really good care of our cars.

The only big thing that failed on this van was the rear A/C. It was going to cost $1600 at the time, so we decided to just live without it. So, us kids in the back just had to suck it up and deal with it. It wasn't all that bad though, once the cold air from the front started to circulate throughout the cabin.

The only downfall with these vans is that they rust/rot out. But that is also due to our harsh Canadian climate where they salt the icy roads. So it's inevitable that it rusts even when oil sprayed. But this is true with all cars of this lineage.

General Comments:

This wasn't my car exactly, but it was my parents. But I did grow up learning how to drive and maintain it since the age of 14.

We bought this van brand new off the lot in 1992.

It was so reliable that I bought one for myself just recently in 2012. But I got a 97 model.

Nothing ever failed on the van, other than the rear A/C. 365,000 kms with all the original power-train and drive-train. We made sure to religiously change the fluids, keep on top of major service items like timing belts and etc, and it treated us well.

The only reason why we had to get rid of it was because the rust/rot started getting really bad; like holes through the floors.

That's too bad. The engine and transmission could've gone another 300,000kms easily.

Like I said earlier, I bought another one for myself to be used as a work van. I decided to go for another MPV, because I already had first hand experience with its durability and proven track record.

Faults:

O2 sensor went out at 118000 miles, it had been replaced at 103000 miles.

Transmission has started to slip intermittently at high speeds when it is very hot outside and both front and rear A/C are on.

Minor tick from one lifter on passenger side.

Most interior lights do not work or only work intermittently.

The light for the LCD display on the radio does not work.

Leaks a little oil from the right side valve cover gasket.

Starter just went out this last week. No warning, just stopped working out of the blue.

General Comments:

Very handy little van. Has been very reliable for the most part and can haul a lot of stuff.

Engine seems really nice, has three valves per cylinder, decent power and torque, and seems to run pretty smooth. Does not use oil between changes.

Van has front and rear A/C. Very nice for the passengers in the third row of seats.

Van has the self leveling shocks in the rear, which work great now, but I wonder about the expense when they finally stop working.

Handling and brakes are both just so-so. I have little faith that I would be able to avoid an accident if I where required to swerve sharply or brake hard at freeway speeds.

Overall it's a great van for my wife to drive the kids around town and perfect for trips to Costco or Sam's Club, but not the vehicle I would want to take on a road trip.

Faults:

Cooling fan belt broke after a year of driving. Costs $50.00

Replaced timing belt at 110,000km. Costs $150.00.

AT 155,000km replaced the timing belt again because a water pump leak damaged the timing belt. Costs $300.00.

General Comments:

The previous owner kept the van in good shape.

I performed the oil change myself at every 4000km.

Replaced antifreeze every 30,000km.

We have a lot of snow in the winter (Canada). My van is rear wheel drive and is very slipper in the winter.

Compare with my 91 Honda accord, gas mileage is not very good.

I don't take my van to the deal, they charged a lot of money for the service. I have an in-law that owned a repair shop and I take van there for service.

This van is slow at pickup, but stable on the highway.