2012 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2012 Kia Sorento
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.
| Metric | 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | 2012 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 354 | 876 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,555 | 233 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 76 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,577 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 115 | 461 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 127 |
| Air Bags | 48 | 79 |
| Power Train | 46 | 55 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 84 | 11 |
| Steering | 62 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 68 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 37 | 29 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 57 | 81 |
| Loss of power | 39 | 39 |
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 48 |
| Stalling | 21 | 142 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 10 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 54 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
2012 Kia Sorento
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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.