Chevrolet Equinox vs Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue is more fuel-efficient at 32 MPG combined, against 27 MPG for the Chevrolet Equinox. At EPA assumptions that is about $400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Equinox | Nissan Rogue | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 137 | 73 |
| Most reported problem | Forward collision avoidance | Wipers, windshield & visibility |
| Crashes and fires | 12 and 2 | 7 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 1,000 miles | 1,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 27 MPG | 32 MPG |
| City and highway | 26 and 29 | 29 and 36 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,500 | $2,100 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 137 complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox and 73 for the Nissan Rogue. 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: 1 for the Chevrolet Equinox, 2 for the Nissan Rogue.