Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Chevrolet Captiva Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015Best | Good | — | 15 | 3 | 3 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2014 | Avoid | — | 106 | 7 | 18 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2013 | Caution | — | 84 | 1 | 7 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2012Worst | Avoid | 2 | 130 | 3 | 9 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
4 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems
Based on 335 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Captiva Sport Years to Avoid
Best Captiva Sport Years to Buy
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Chevrolet Captiva Sport Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Chevrolet Captiva Sport Reliability
What year Captiva Sport has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 130 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2012 report for specific defects.
Is the Chevrolet Captiva Sport reliable?
The Chevrolet Captiva Sport has accumulated 335 owner-filed complaints and 2 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. The 2015 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Captiva Sport.
What are the most common Captiva Sport problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (95 reports), Engine (69 reports), Unknown Or Other (46 reports), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (24 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Captiva Sport has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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