2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2017 Subaru Forester
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 | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | 2017 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 272 | 586 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,078 | 443 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 31,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 178 | 47 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 164 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 106 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 104 |
| Power Train | 32 | 44 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 33 |
| Seats | 0 | 33 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 25 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 17 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2017 Chevrolet Equinox
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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.