The Lemon Index2018 Chevrolet Spark.
The 2018 Chevrolet Spark is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 5 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 21, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about fuel or ev drive system, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 32 to 33 mpg combined. The best Chevrolet Spark year is 2021.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 9 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Chevrolet Spark year. 2018 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.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1950–2000 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.4L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
When I try to accelerate from a stop, the car can't decide if it wants to move or not and it will just sit and rev and has almost caused several accidents as I am pulling out into traffic
2018 Chevrolet Spark owner · NHTSA complaint 11307905
Quick answers
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Spark reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 4.8× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 21; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chevrolet Spark year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2018 Chevrolet Spark problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are fuel or ev drive system (40%), engine (40%) and speed control (40%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark get?
32 to 33 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 40% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark cost in fuel a year?
About $1950 to $2000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark have?
1.4L 4-cyl.
What Chevrolet Spark year is better than the 2018?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2018 and 2019.
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