The Lemon Index2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is about average by owner complaints: 90 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 105, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 19 to 20 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Equinox year is 2017.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 685 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chevrolet Equinox year. 2007 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 49K to 101K miles on the car (554 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- fuel or ev drive system complaints mostly came at 66K–110K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 35K–110K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 41K–85K miles
Recalls 4
- fuel system, gasoline 2012
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- airbags 2007
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." …
- airbags 2007
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGE…
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- visibility 2007
CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chevy told dealers about
Chevy sent dealers 838 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Service power steering message stc c046071 or c054500 codes electric intermittent lamp light
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3200–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
The passenger side air bag light reports that the air bag is off on an intermittent basis.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox owner · NHTSA complaint 10245590
More owner reports
Automobile accident at roughly 20 miles an hour in a 2007 chevy Equinox mostly front end and driver side damage. The air bags did not deploy. Major front end damage sustained.
NHTSA complaint 10370521
Quick answers
Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 105; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Equinox year by this measure is 2017.
What are the most common 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (23%), body structure (16%) and steering (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have?
4 safety recalls (latest: fuel system, gasoline). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox get?
19 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 49,800 and 101,700 miles. The middle report was at 75,700 miles, from 554 complaints.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have?
3.4L 6-cyl.
What Chevrolet Equinox year is better than the 2007?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2017, 2021 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works