2018 Chevrolet Cruze problems and complaints
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The most-reported areas: Engine (27), Unknown Or Other (24), Power Train (23).
Key takeaways
- 109 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 27 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 24 | 22% |
| Power Train | 23 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 12% |
| Steering | 9 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% |
| Wheels | 5 | 5% |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 5 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Cruze 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-06-18
My 2018 Chevy Cruz has developed a sticky or tacky surface discovered when I was cleaning my interior. I used warm water and soap to clean all plastics. Tried to dry off my dash with paper towels and discovered the issue . My car has been garage kept since its purchase so I have no idea as my previous vehicles never ha...
Suspension,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-05-09
Coming to a stop sign or red light the car won’t accelerate or will go in traction control making it difficult to move or not accelerate. Had 2-3 fuel leaks this year also having problems to keep the car going sometimes the max speed it will go is 20-40 miles n won’t go up unless u keep letting it slow down slowly n th...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-03-26
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wiper compartment inadvertently opened. There was a failure with the seat belts. The contact stated that the driver’s side seat belt was excessively loose, and the front passenger’s side seat belt was ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.