2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2013 Lexus RX350
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 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 751 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,942 | 265 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 49,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 412 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 144 | 1 |
| Power Train | 80 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 150 | 0 |
| Stalling | 98 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 79 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 22 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
2013 Lexus RX350
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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.