2013 Chevrolet Cruze reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 931
- 176 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 209 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 90 reported crashes · 51 injuries · 15 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#454
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+623
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2011-2015
+636
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
22%
Engine: 209 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
- ENGINE 209
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 116
- POWER TRAIN 111
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 75
- STEERING 74
5 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
- NHTSA 16V502000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing th
- NHTSA 14V372000 · 2014 · AIR BAGS In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's air bag, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air
- NHTSA 14V151000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle
- NHTSA 14V417000 · 2014 · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL Exposed wires increase the risk of electrical shock and personal injury if the cord is handled while it is plugged in.
- NHTSA 13V452000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT If the half shaft fractures and separates while driving, the vehicle would lose power and coast to a stop. If a vehicle
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Cruze units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
NHTSA has 931 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (209 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Cruze units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (209), electrical system (116), power train (111), unknown or other (75). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.