Chevrolet Captiva Sport problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints and 2 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Captiva Sport (2012–2014). The 2012 Captiva Sport has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 2
- Model years
- 3
- Worst year
- 2012
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Chevrolet Captiva Sport years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport — 33 complaints, 1 crash, 2 fires; top problem: Electrical System
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (6 complaints).
Every Chevrolet Captiva Sport model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Captiva Sport | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Engine |
| 2013 Captiva Sport | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Engine |
| 2012 Captiva Sport | 33 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Electrical System |
Most common Chevrolet Captiva Sport problem areas (all years)
- Engine23 complaints
- Electrical System20 complaints
- Brakes6 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech5 complaints
- Steering5 complaints
- Airbags5 complaints
- Transmission & Drivetrain3 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion2 complaints
- Lighting2 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control2 complaints
Complaint trend
Chevrolet Captiva Sport recalls
Risk: If the vehicle is on an uneven surface, this could result in unintended vehicle movement and a crash.
Risk: After prolonged exposure to elevated fluid temperatures, the reservoir may leak. Leaking fluid, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire.
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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology