2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2016 Toyota 4Runner
Two suvs from the same model year, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2016 Equinox has fewer recorded recall campaigns (1 vs 8), and 2016 4Runner has fewer recorded owner complaints (77 vs 392). 2016 Equinox carries more NHTSA investigations (2 vs 1). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 2016 Toyota 4Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Owner complaints | 392 | 77 |
| NHTSA investigations | 2 | 1 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.