Chevrolet Equinox vs Ford Flex
For 2008–2020 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 21.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 61.4 for the Ford Flex. 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 (2008–2020), 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
21.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
65% fewer than the Ford Flex
- Complaints
- 6,347
- Sold
- 2,973,570
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2009, 2017 and 2019. 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
Ford Flex
61.4 complaints per 10,000 sold
2.9× the Chevrolet Equinox’s rate
- Complaints
- 1,897
- Sold
- 309,209
- Recall campaigns
- 14
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2013–2014 and 2019. Fewest: 2008, 2012, 2017 and 2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration
Typically around 66,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 55,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 57,000 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 96,000 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 87,198 mi · repair $750–$2,230
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Ford Flex?
For 2008–2020 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 21.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Ford Flex has 61.4, 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 Ford Flex?
The most-reported problem on the Ford Flex is driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 66,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox and Ford Flex years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Equinox: 2008 and 2010; Ford Flex: 2013–2014 and 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.