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2018 Chevrolet Equinox

2018 Chevy Equinox: brakes and engine drive most owner complaints

Owners filed 387 complaints with NHTSA. Brakes are the single biggest concern at 32% of reports, tied to 10 crashes and 7 injuries. Engine trouble comes next at 21%, then power train at 16% and electrical glitches at 15%. A handful of reports involved a fire across the engine, electrical, and fuel systems. No deaths were reported.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 32%
The top complaint area: 125 reports (32%). Linked to 10 crashes and 7 injuries, so it is the one to inspect most carefully before buying.
Engine safety 21%
Second most reported: 82 reports (21%). 2 of these involved a fire, so watch for any engine warning or burning smell.
Power Train safety 16%
63 reports (16%), tied to 2 crashes and 1 injury. Test how the car drives and shifts under load.
Electrical System safety 15%
57 reports (15%), with 1 crash and 1 fire. Check that locks, fobs, and electronics all work.
Fuel/Propulsion System safety 8%
Smaller but serious: 32 reports (8%), tied to 4 injuries, 2 fires, and 1 crash. Worth a close look despite the lower count.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 387 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.