Chevrolet Cruze engine problems by year
1,258 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 9 Cruze model years. The most reported year is 2012 with 268 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Cruze | 5 | 24% | — | |
| 2018 Cruze | 27 | 25% | 13,000 mi | |
| 2017 Cruze | 73 | 36% | 37,500 mi | |
| 2016 Cruze | 102 | 41% | 66,248 mi | |
| 2015 Cruze | 98 | 39% | 66,324 mi | |
| 2014 Cruze | 217 | 31% | 67,000 mi | |
| 2013 Cruze | 211 | 36% | 88,200 mi | |
| 2012 Cruze | 268 | 31% | 69,133 mi | |
| 2011 Cruze | 257 | 35% | 67,140 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.