2018 Chevrolet Cruze Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 30% of its 109 total complaints. Owners reported stalling, fires, turbo lag, and sudden power loss, with a median failure mileage of 21,800 miles. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 30% of 109
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 21,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine locks up or catches fire without warning, sometimes tied to a fuel line spraying fuel onto the engine.
- Vehicle jerks, lunges, or loses power under acceleration or when the air conditioning is on, often diagnosed as turbo lag or a turbo leak.
- Engine and dash lose power suddenly at highway speed, with no warning lights or codes before the shutdown.
- Check engine light illuminates repeatedly after driving through a car wash.
- Engine loses power and fuel economy drops noticeably, later traced to a turbo leak.
When 2018 Chevrolet Cruze engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 17, 2018, latest May 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Cruze model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze?
- NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2018 model year, making up 30% of its 109 total complaints filed.
- Is there a recall for the 2018 Chevrolet Cruze engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2018 Cruze?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 21,800 miles.
- Are the engine complaints on the 2018 Cruze serious?
- NHTSA records include 2 fires, 1 crash, and 1 injury among the engine-related complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2018 Cruze compare to other Cruze years for engine complaints?
- The 2018 Cruze's engine complaints make up 30% of its total complaints, a smaller share than earlier years like 2011 (46%) and 2016 (46%).