Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems by Year
NHTSA has 95 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport, across 3 model years (2012–2014). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (80). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Chevrolet Captiva Sport years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Captiva Sport model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Captiva Sport: 80 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2013 Captiva Sport: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2014 Captiva Sport: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Chevrolet Captiva Sport model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Captiva Sport | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2013 Captiva Sport | 9 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 Captiva Sport | 80 | 2 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Captiva Sport years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (80), 2013 (9), 2014 (6). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Chevrolet Captiva Sport?
Electrical System, with 47 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Captiva Sport have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.