2018 Chevrolet Traverse vs 2018 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 | 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | 2018 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 460 | 374 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,108 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,500 mi | 58,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Traverse | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 194 | 146 |
| Engine | 84 | 98 |
| Electrical System | 101 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 37 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 25 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 24 |
| Suspension | 10 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 43 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 13 |
| Stalling | 27 | 24 |
| Hesitation / surging | 18 | 13 |
| Shifting problems | 14 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 20 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 56 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
2018 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.