Chevrolet Equinox vs Honda Pilot
The Chevrolet Equinox is more fuel-efficient at 27 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Honda Pilot. At EPA assumptions that is about $550 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Honda Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 380 | 385 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Forward collision avoidance |
| Crashes and fires | 24 and 0 | 23 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 9,000 miles | 9,000 miles |
| Recalls | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 28 | 19 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| NHTSA overall safety | Not rated |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 380 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 385 for the Honda Pilot. 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, 4 for the Honda Pilot.