Chevrolet Traverse vs Hyundai Santa FE
The Hyundai Santa FE is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 19 MPG for the Chevrolet Traverse. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Traverse | Hyundai Santa FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 584 | 509 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 26 and 5 | 44 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 85,000 miles | 78,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 19 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 23 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,550 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 584 complaints for the Chevrolet Traverse and 509 for the Hyundai Santa FE. 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: 8 for the Chevrolet Traverse, 2 for the Hyundai Santa FE.