2014 Chevrolet Cruze reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,096
- 251 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 216 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 10
- see below
- Reported harm
- 109 reported crashes · 90 injuries · 31 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#335
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
+788
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2012-2016
+792
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
20%
Engine: 216 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
- ENGINE 216
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 180
- POWER TRAIN 94
- STEERING 91
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 89
10 recalls on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
- NHTSA 25V764000 · 2025 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle
- NHTSA 23V870000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle
- NHTSA 23V674000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW An inflator that ruptures may partially inflate the air bag and cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle
- 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 15V442000 · 2015 · STEERING Separation of the tie rod from the steering gear could result in the loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze
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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 2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
NHTSA has 1,096 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze and 10 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (216 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Chevrolet Cruze units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (216), electrical system (180), power train (94), steering (91). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 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.