Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (22.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 5.6× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 156 · 22.8% | Recalled | Recall 12V459000 |
| Air Bags | 127 · 18.5% | Recalled | Recall 07V344000 · Recall 07V520000 |
| Electrical System | 87 · 12.7% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 76 · 11.1% | No official action | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 70 · 10.2% | Recalled | Recall 12V459000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 62 · 9.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 685 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 12V459000 · 2012 · reported 09/19/2012
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V344000 · 2007 · reported 08/07/2007
WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V242000 · 2007 · reported 06/13/2007
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V520000 · 2007 · reported 11/07/2007
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NO SPECIFIC TIME OR SPEED WHEN THE STEERING WOULD FAIL. THE CONTACT TOOK…”NHTSA complaint 10402715 — filed 05/25/2011 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10401482 — filed 05/18/2011 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
“VEHICLE HAS TEMPORARY LOSS OF POWER FOR THINGS LIKE DASH BOARD LIGHTS, RADIO, POWER LOCKS AND ADDITIONALLY I HEAR POPPING NOISES FROM FRONT END OF…”NHTSA complaint 10401079 — filed 05/16/2011 · ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 156 of 685 NHTSA complaints (22.8%), followed by air bags (127), electrical system (87), steering (76). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
685 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 12V459000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
