Compact SUVs · 3rd gen generation
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It scores 62 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,627 to own, including $2,229 in repairs.
Reliability
62/100
Above average
Repairs, 5 years
$2,229
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
28 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$13,827
$12,168 – $15,486, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
310
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 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (93/100) and the 2015 worst (48/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 75/100 |
| 2023 | 88/100 |
| 2022 | 81/100 |
| 2021 | 93/100 |
| 2020 | 50/100 |
| 2019 | 62/100 |
| 2018 | 57/100 |
| 2017 | 68/100 |
| 2016 | 66/100 |
| 2015 | 48/100 |
No. It scores 62 out of 100, one of the more reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 62 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 310 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,229 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,627 over 5 years: $3,112 in lost value, $2,229 in repairs and $7,286 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $13,827 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (93/100) and the 2015 worst (48/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.