2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2019 Jeep Wrangler

On the public data alone the Equinox edges it 5–0.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Equinox AWD, is …

2019 Jeep Wrangler

The 2019 Jeep Wrangler is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Wrangler 4WD, is EPA…

	2019 Chevrolet Equinox	2019 Jeep Wrangler
Segment	Compact SUV	Compact SUV
Powertrains	Gas, Diesel	Hybrid, Gas
Best combined mpg	32	24
Safety Signal	54	35
NHTSA recalls	4	9
Critical recalls	2	3
Owner complaints	301	736
NHTSA overall stars	5	—

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

Equinox

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Power Train

N202313440

194,105 vehicles

ProblemGeneral 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.RiskMissing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

NHTSA campaign 20V668000reported Oct 29, 2020General Motors LLC

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Fuel System, Gasoline

N192271870

301 vehicles

ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

NHTSA campaign 19V667000reported Sep 19, 2019General Motors LLC

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Seats

N192209550

120 vehicles

ProblemGeneral 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.RiskIn the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.FixGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

NHTSA campaign 19V184000reported Mar 7, 2019General Motors LLC

Wrangler

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Exterior Lighting

77B

46 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The wiring harness for the rearview camera and the center brake light may short circuit, which can disable the rearview camera image and center brake light. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskA rearview camera image that does not display decreases the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a center brake light that fails to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers replaced the harness for the center brake light and rearview camera and/or the spare tire carrier/harness assembly, as necessary, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired by January 15, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 77B.

NHTSA campaign 24V676000reported Sep 12, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Electrical System

30B

32,863 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."RiskAn instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.

NHTSA campaign 24V652000reported Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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Power Train

19A

69,201 vehicles

ProblemChrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.RiskOverheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.

NHTSA campaign 23V116000reported Feb 23, 2023Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)