2018 Chevrolet Trax vs 2018 Hyundai Tucson
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 | 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 2018 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 387 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 897 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 22–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,001 mi | 36,607 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trax | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 236 |
| Power Train | 11 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 27 |
| Suspension | 34 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 53 |
| Stalling | 6 | 51 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 54 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 29 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 5 |
2018 Chevrolet Trax
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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.