2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2017 Jeep Wrangler
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 | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | 2017 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 271 | 308 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,078 | 142 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 19 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,500 mi | 24,377 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 178 | 61 |
| Power Train | 32 | 50 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 75 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 45 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 26 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 13 |
| Structure | 5 | 19 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 25 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox
2017 Jeep Wrangler
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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.