2014 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2014 Kia Sorento
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | 2014 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 546 | 986 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,694 | 261 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 46 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,831 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 217 | 387 |
| Electrical System | 45 | 153 |
| Visibility/wiper | 167 | 11 |
| Structure | 9 | 160 |
| Power Train | 40 | 71 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 86 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 34 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 51 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 65 | 29 |
| Stalling | 61 | 80 |
| Check engine light | 53 | 87 |
| Vibration / shaking | 21 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 63 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 39 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 78 |
2014 Chevrolet Equinox
2014 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.