Chevrolet Traverse vs Ford Explorer
Midsize SUV · 2015–2020 · 9,790 federal complaints
Chevrolet Traverse
1,980 complaints · 2 engines
Most-complained engine: LFY · 3.6L V6
Full breakdown for Chevrolet Traverse →
Ford Explorer
7,810 complaints · 6 engines
Most-complained engine: TI-VCT · 3.5L V6
Full breakdown for Ford Explorer →Side by side
Both cars scored as percentiles within Midsize SUV, so the shapes are directly comparable. Built from EPA test data.
Chevrolet TraverseFord Explorer
What each one's complaints are about
Showing each car's highest-volume engine. Share of component mentions — not a failure rate, and not a ranking between the two.
Chevrolet Traverse
1,033complaints
Transmission & drivetrain 25%Engine 14%Electrical 15%
Ford Explorer
4,382complaints
Engine 10%Steering 12%Body & structure 26%
One car having more complaints than the other mostly reflects how many were sold, not how often they break. Compare each car's own mix of problems — not the totals.