Compact cars · J300 generation
Think twice Well below average
It scores 18 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact cars. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $10,679 to own, including $2,616 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Cruze.
Reliability
18/100
Well below average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,616
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$6,808
$5,991 – $7,625, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
253
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC T
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, one of the driver-side seat belt assembly bolts may not be properly tightened.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured November 8, 2013, to March 12, 2015, and 2015 Chevrolet Volt vehicles manufactured April 11, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the inner tie rod may not be tightened to specification allowing the tie rod to separate from the steering gear.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured February 4, 2015, to February 9, 2015. The left-rear or right-rear parking brake cable brackets may not have been properly fastened during the assembly process. As a result, the fastening bolts may back out completely, causing the parking brake bracket to separate and the parking brake to not hold t
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Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (93/100) and the 2016 worst (17/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 93/100 |
| 2018 | 55/100 |
| 2017 | 19/100 |
| 2016 | 17/100 |
| 2015 | 18/100 |
Yes. It scores 18 out of 100, among the least reliable compact cars of 2015–2024. The 2019 Cruze scored much better.
It scores 18 out of 100 against other compact cars from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 253 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,616 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $10,679 over 5 years: $1,688 in lost value, $2,616 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $6,808 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2019 scores best (93/100) and the 2016 worst (17/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.