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2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Owners have filed 522 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Drivetrain & axles is the most reported problem area, at 29% of complaints. Next are engine (17%) and electrical system (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
522 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Drivetrain & axles 29% of complaints
Recalls
7
Fuel economy
28 to 32 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 522 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Drivetrain & axles is the most reported problem area, at 29% of complaints. Next are engine (17%) and electrical system (11%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Recalls

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is affected by 7 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 7 recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 8 versions of the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Combined fuel economy ranges from 28 to 32 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 28 city / 38 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the Sonic