Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is more fuel-efficient at 40 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Chevrolet Equinox. At EPA assumptions that is about $800 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Honda CR-V | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 380 | 383 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 0 | 55 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 9,000 miles | 7,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 40 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 28 | 43 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $1,700 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 380 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 383 for the Honda CR-V. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 0 for the Chevrolet Equinox, 1 for the Honda CR-V.