Is the 2018 Chevrolet Spark a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Chevrolet Spark ranks #10 of 10 among Spark model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Spark?

The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and fuel system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,000 miles.

Does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Chevrolet Spark in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chevrolet Spark?

EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Spark at 33 MPG combined (29.5 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2018 Chevrolet Spark Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2018 Chevrolet Spark has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #10 highest of 10 Spark model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 44% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #10 of 10 Spark years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 9; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Engine
Best nearby year: 2016; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 33; 29.5 city / 38 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2018 Chevrolet Spark recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2018 Chevrolet Spark fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 29.5 MPG
Highway: 38 MPG
Combined: 33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $1,950; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Regular
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2018 compared with other Spark years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2016	Best	22	28	1	34
2017	Caution	56	29	1	33
2018	Best	0	9	0	33
2019	Good	44	14	1	33
2020	Avoid	78	19	0	33

All Chevrolet Spark years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Spark a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 Chevrolet Spark ranks #10 of 10 among Spark model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Spark?: The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), brakes (3 complaints), and fuel system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,000 miles.
Does the 2018 Chevrolet Spark have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2018 Chevrolet Spark in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Chevrolet Spark?: EPA rates the 2018 Chevrolet Spark at 33 MPG combined (29.5 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.