I drive a 2001 Chevy Venture (Warner Bros)and I haven't had any troubles other than small children dropping food all over during trips. I am planning on keeping it another year or two, but I would look pretty hard at the Uplander as well as the Honda Ody if I was looking for a new one. I prefer to buy American, but the Ody has a great safety rating, so I would be pretty torn. Good Luck!