2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 751 | 23 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,942 | 205 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 412 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 144 | 2 |
| Power Train | 80 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 3 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 |
| Structure | 11 | 10 |
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 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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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.