KnownCarProblemsChevrolet Cruze Problems by Year
Owners have filed 3,723 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Cruze since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2012, 2011, 2014. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chevrolet Cruze problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cruze | 109 | Engine | 3 | 17 |
| 2017 Cruze | 201 | Engine | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 Cruze | 250 | Engine | 4 | 19 |
| 2015 Cruze | 252 | Engine | 4 | 20 |
| 2014 Cruze | 702 | Engine | 10 | 70 |
| 2013 Cruze | 587 | Engine | 5 | 54 |
| 2012 Cruze | 865 | Engine | 7 | 62 |
| 2011 Cruze | 732 | Engine | 7 | 38 |
42 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chevrolet Cruze
- What years of the Chevrolet Cruze have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2012 (865), 2011 (732), 2014 (702).
- What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Cruze?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (1,386), electrical (756), transmission (670).
- Which Chevrolet Cruze years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (2), 2019 (23), 2018 (109). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.