2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2013 Jeep Wrangler
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 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 2013 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 749 | 648 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,940 | 236 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 50,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 411 | 140 |
| Power Train | 80 | 229 |
| Steering | 19 | 167 |
| Visibility/wiper | 144 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 102 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 71 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 150 | 0 |
| Stalling | 98 | 64 |
| Check engine light | 79 | 46 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 21 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 33 |
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
2013 Jeep Wrangler
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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.