Explorer Van recalls and safety
2 recalls since 2003 · 20 owner complaints since 2000
2
vehicle recalls since 2003
2
vehicle recalls since 2003
Explorer Van has had 2 vehicle recalls since 2003, covering 2,718 vehicles as reported. There were no Explorer Van recalls in 2025. The Explorer Van Chevrolet Astro has the most recalls (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls in 2025
0
2026 so far
0
All recalls
2
Since 2003
Units affected
2,718
All recalls, as reported
Do-not-drive
0
None in the data
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Recalls per year
Explorer Van vehicle recalls each year since 2003, and the vehicles they covered
Explorer Van models
5 models with recalls, complaints or star ratings. Models with enough data have their own page.
| Model | Recalls | Units | Complaints | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Astro | 1 | 2,600 | 0 | - |
| Conversion Van | 1 | 118 | 0 | - |
| Ford Explorer | 0 | 0 | 15 | - |
| Ford E150 | 0 | 0 | 4 | - |
| GMC Savana | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
What can go wrong
Explorer Van recalls by the stated risk
Parts recalled most
Explorer Van recalls by component
- Exterior lighting1 · 118 units
- Structure1 · 2,600 units
Latest Explorer Van recalls
The newest of 2. Open one for what is wrong, the risk, the fix and the models covered.
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2005 | Explorer VAN Conversion VAN (2005-2006): Exterior lightingNo. 05V477000 | Crash risk | 118 |
| Jan 23, 2003 | Explorer VAN Chevrolet Astro (1998): StructureNo. 03V016000 | Fire | 2,600 |
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Questions and answers
Which Explorer Van models have the most recalls?
The Chevrolet Astro (1) and the Conversion Van (1) have the most recalls since 2003. Models sold for many years and in large numbers have more.
What is the most common Explorer Van recall problem?
Exterior lighting: 1 of the 2 Explorer Van recalls, followed by structure (1).
What do Explorer Van owners complain about most?
Power train, named in 4 of the 20 safety complaints Explorer Van owners filed since 2000, then seats (3). One complaint can name several components.
Are there do-not-drive recalls for Explorer Van?
No Explorer Van recall in the data tells owners not to drive the vehicle until it is repaired.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Makes and models are written as published.