2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 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 | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 2016 Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 392 | 38 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,243 | 353 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–26 | 20–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,903 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Volvo XC60 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 200 | 15 |
| Visibility/wiper | 111 | 1 |
| Power Train | 26 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 52 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 51 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 15 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
2016 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.