2016 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2016 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | 2016 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 291 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,142 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,750 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 163 | 5 |
| Power Train | 36 | 36 |
| Engine | 31 | 37 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 20 |
| Steering | 24 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 19 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 12 | 20 |
| Stalling | 10 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 7 |
| Steering problems | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2016 Chevrolet Traverse
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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.