The Lemon Index

All cars · Chevrolet Spark · 2018

2018 Chevrolet Spark. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index21100 = average car
Complaints5NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold23,602U.S. model year
Per 100K sold21complaints
Year rank#2 of 9#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.4L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD30 / 38 / 33Regular$1,900
1.4L 4-cylManual 5-spdFWD29 / 39 / 33Regular$1,900

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Fuel or ev drive system40%
Engine40%
Speed control40%
Transmission & drivetrain40%
Brakes20%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
900000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 758

Chevy filed 758 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Spark 5 HB FWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2015692432,853Brakes
2016792835,511Brakes
2017671922,589Airbags
201821523,602Fuel or ev drive system
201925831,281Airbags
2020481533,478Airbags
202111324,459Body structure

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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