2018 Chevrolet Cruze reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 165
- 85 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 27 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 27 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 1 death · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,994
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Chevrolet median
-143
median 308 across 473 Chevrolet records
Vs 2016-2020
-122
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
16%
Engine: 27 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- ENGINE 27
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
- POWER TRAIN 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14
- SERVICE BRAKES 12
3 recalls on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- NHTSA 20V668000 · 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of
- NHTSA 18V304000 · 2018 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 18V576000 · 2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
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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 2018 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 2018 Chevrolet Cruze reliable?
NHTSA has 165 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (27 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Chevrolet Cruze units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (27), unknown or other (23), power train (23), electrical system (14). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.