Complaints
691
per 10K Sold
28.5
US Sales
242,152
Crashes
32
Fires
6
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1
Worst 2014 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1213 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:92,623 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#2167 complaints
Wipers & Visibility
Avg mileage:86,170 mi
Crash-related:2
#343 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:55,480 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 213 | 1 | 1 | 92,623 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 167 | 2 | — | 86,170 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 43 | — | 2 | 55,480 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 39 | — | — | 73,519 mi | |
| Fuel System | 34 | 1 | — | 78,545 mi | |
| Airbags | 29 | 15 | 1 | 54,648 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 18 | — | — | 36,995 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 1 | — | 55,102 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | — | — | 59,635 mi | |
| Brakes | 12 | 1 | — | 31,343 mi | |
| Visibility | 10 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 3 | — | 60,423 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 96,333 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 5 | — | — | 62,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
213
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,623
Wipers & Visibility
167
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,170
Electrical Faults
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
55,480
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,519
Fuel System
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,545
Airbags
29
complaints
Crashes
15
Fires
1
Avg Miles
54,648
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,995
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,102
Electronic Stability Control
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,635
Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,343
Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,000
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,423
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,333
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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Recalls for 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~681,509 vehicles.
22V165000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor
~681,509 affectedGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
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2014 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Chevrolet Equinox has 691 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 213 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (213 complaints, avg 92,623 mi); Wipers & Visibility (167 complaints, avg 86,170 mi); Electrical Faults (43 complaints, avg 55,480 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 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,729 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox include 32 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 18 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 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 681,509 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 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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