Chevrolet Equinox vs Hyundai Kona
For 2018–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 9.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 18.0 for the Hyundai Kona. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2018–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Equinox
9.5 complaints per 10,000 sold
47% fewer than the Hyundai Kona
- Complaints
- 1,264
- Sold
- 1,327,061
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Fewest: 2019 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Hyundai Kona
18.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.9× the Chevrolet Equinox’s rate
- Complaints
- 630
- Sold
- 350,270
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2019. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 36,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 17,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 7,000 mi
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 52,100 mi
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 1,577 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Hyundai Kona?
For 2018–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 9.5 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Hyundai Kona has 18.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Hyundai Kona?
The most-reported problem on the Hyundai Kona is internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 36,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox and Hyundai Kona years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Hyundai Kona: 2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.