Complaints
535
per 10K Sold
79.3
US Sales
67,447
Crashes
21
Fires
3
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1108 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:74,413 mi
Crash-related:7
#264 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:75,417 mi
Crash-related:3
#346 complaints
Electronic Stability Control
Avg mileage:85,108 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 108 | 7 | — | 74,413 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 64 | 3 | — | 75,417 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 46 | 3 | — | 85,108 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 44 | 5 | — | 78,717 mi | |
| Fuel System | 39 | — | — | 96,454 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | — | 1 | 84,429 mi | |
| Body Structure | 24 | — | 1 | 125,728 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 20 | — | — | 56,607 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 18 | — | — | 59,220 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 96,678 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | — | — | 45,443 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 56,090 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 121,286 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 69,863 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 7 | 1 | — | 69,082 mi | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 39,554 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 37,570 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — |
Airbags
108
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,413
Electrical Faults
64
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,417
Electronic Stability Control
46
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,108
Steering Defects
44
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,717
Fuel System
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,454
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,429
Body Structure
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
125,728
Headlight/Taillight Failures
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,607
Latches / Locks
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,220
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,678
Seat-Related Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,443
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,090
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,286
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,863
Traction Control System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,082
Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,554
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,570
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rear Window Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 535 NHTSA complaints, 21 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 108 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Airbags (108 complaints, avg 74,413 mi); Electrical Faults (64 complaints, avg 75,417 mi); Electronic Stability Control (46 complaints, avg 85,108 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,411 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox include 21 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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