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Chevrolet Captiva: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 5 model years of the Chevrolet Captiva on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2015 0 14 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 MPG
2014 0 40 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 MPG
2013 0 40 2 ENGINE 18 MPG
2012 0 40 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18 MPG
2011 0 0 0 — —

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chevrolet Captiva

Questions

Which Chevrolet Captiva year has the most complaints?
Of 5 model years of the Chevrolet Captiva on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Chevrolet Captiva years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2011. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.