2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2010 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 784 | 257 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,687 | 119 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 271 | 37 |
| Power Train | 182 | 108 |
| Visibility/wiper | 132 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 81 | 28 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 21 |
| Steering | 44 | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 49 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 87 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 82 | 9 |
| Oil consumption | 79 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 27 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 19 | 0 |
2010 Chevrolet Equinox
2010 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.