2018 Chevrolet Trax vs 2018 Subaru Forester
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 | 2018 Chevrolet Trax | 2018 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 100 | 490 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 897 | 400 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 24–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,001 mi | 18,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trax | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 135 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 69 |
| Engine | 28 | 31 |
| Suspension | 34 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 30 |
| Power Train | 11 | 23 |
| Steering | 9 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 24 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 16 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
2018 Chevrolet Trax
2018 Subaru Forester
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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.