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Toyota RAV4 vs Chevrolet Equinox: which has fewer problems?

Toyota RAV4Chevrolet Equinox

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Winner

Chevrolet Equinox

About 15% fewer owner complaints per car sold than the Toyota RAV4, and fewer in 11 of 19 model years both were sold.

Head to head

Lemon Index
100 = average, lower is better
54
46
Years with fewer complaints
2006–2025
8 of 19
11 of 19
Recalls
2006–2025
118
45
MPG
latest year
28–39
26–109
Crash test
best, latest year
★★★★★
★★★★★
Best year to buy

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. Green check = the better of the two on that line.

Year by year

Shorter bar = fewer complaints per car sold. Tap a year for its full report.

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