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2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2010 Jeep Patriot

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2010 Chevrolet Equinox2010 Jeep Patriot
NHTSA complaints784136
Recall campaigns32
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,68743
Investigations31
Crash reports157
Fire reports93
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–2621–25
Median reported incident mileage80,000 mi80,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet EquinoxJeep Patriot
Engine27115
Power Train18217
Visibility/wiper1322
Electrical System8121
Air Bags5726
Fuel/propulsion System3231
Steering4414
Electronic Stability Control (esc)493

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling8730
Check engine light820
Oil consumption790
Clunking / rattling290
Loss of power275
Vibration / shaking230
Airbag warning light218
Misfire / rough idle190

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.