2007 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2007 Ford Freestyle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 2007 Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 685 | 893 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 838 | 9 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 27 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 69,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Ford Freestyle |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 428 |
| Power Train | 31 | 360 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 156 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 146 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 102 | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 90 | 43 |
| Engine | 37 | 93 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 74 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 44 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 48 |
| Steering problems | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 13 |
| Overheating | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 159 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Water leaks | 8 | 0 |
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
2007 Ford Freestyle
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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.