2013 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2013 Volvo XC60
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 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 749 | 66 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,940 | 262 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 20 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 411 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 144 | 27 |
| Power Train | 80 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 69 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 43 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 25 | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 20 | 1 |
| Steering | 19 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 150 | 0 |
| Stalling | 98 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 79 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 21 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 10 | 0 |
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
2013 Volvo XC60
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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.