2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2012 Dodge Durango
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | 2012 Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 683 | 640 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,846 | 207 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 15–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,000 mi | 67,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Dodge Durango |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 354 | 141 |
| Electrical System | 70 | 347 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 54 | 89 |
| Visibility/wiper | 121 | 6 |
| Power Train | 84 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 71 |
| Steering | 36 | 42 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 28 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 135 | 0 |
| Stalling | 105 | 158 |
| Check engine light | 67 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 25 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 29 |
2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.