The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze has 864 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag first generation (2009-2016) issues:.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 6 Cruze model years we track, complaint volume runs from 109 (2018) to 864 (2012). With 864 complaints, the 2012 Cruze sits abovethe model's median of 585.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 16V502000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. …
air bags
Campaign 14V300000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic…
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Campaign 12V289000GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 14, 2012. ATTACHMENT WELDS FOR THE FUEL TANK STRAP SECONDARY BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEE…
engine and engine cooling
Campaign 12V288000GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2, 2009, THROUGH MAY 31, 2012. SPILLED OR DRIPPING OIL (SUCH AS AFTER AN OIL CHANGE) MAY COLLECT IN THE…
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment for the first-generation Cruze (model years approximately 2009-2016), with widespread reports of severe and frequent mechanical failures leading to high ownership costs and frustration.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Cruze. See the full Cruze owner picture and every model year.
Used Cruze listings typically run $7,900–$10,775 across 2012 to 2019 model years.
Compare every Cruze year side by side to see how 2012 ranks against the rest.