2018 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2018 Honda CR-V
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 | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 407 | 2,138 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,336 | 268 |
| Investigations | 0 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 23 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–32 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,450 mi | 14,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 86 | 527 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 392 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 369 |
| Electrical System | 61 | 281 |
| Steering | 15 | 324 |
| Service Brakes | 118 | 186 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 230 |
| Power Train | 65 | 63 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 42 | 58 |
| Stalling | 24 | 170 |
| Brake problems | 20 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 48 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 69 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 8 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
2018 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.