Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Sonata
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Chevrolet Equinox | Hyundai Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 12,765 | 22,302 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2026 | 1987–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 591 | 1,151 |
| Fires reported | 141 | 851 |
| Injuries reported | 369 | 740 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 8.7% | 12.4% |
Chevrolet Equinox by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
3,188
25.0%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
1,566
12.3%
Electrical System
1,232
9.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
1,092
8.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,064
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
788
6.2%
Brakes
763
6.0%
Airbags
635
5.0%
Hyundai Sonata by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
5,119
23.0%
Steering
2,378
10.7%
Airbags
2,068
9.3%
Electrical System
2,008
9.0%
Other & Unspecified
1,329
6.0%
Brakes
1,259
5.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
1,092
4.9%
Body & Structure
1,087
4.9%