What is the best year for a Chevrolet Traverse?

The 2021 (85 complaints, 10/10 safety, 4 severe) and 2023 (75 complaints, 8/10 safety, 7 severe) Traverse are the cleanest years on record. Avoid the pre-2021 era, where complaint counts exceeded 200 every year from 2010 through 2020. Note that 2024-2025 ticked back up to 121 and 164 complaints — the improvement wasn't fully sustained. The 2021-2023 window is the safest range for used buying.

How much does Chevrolet Traverse insurance cost?

Traverse insurance averages around $2,393/year — roughly $199/month.

Is the Chevrolet Traverse or Ford Explorer cheaper to maintain?

The Traverse is cheaper to maintain by $76/year — $656 versus $732 for the Ford Explorer. However, the Explorer has a higher reliability score (7 vs. 6), lower major repair probability (14% vs. 18%), and significantly lower repair frequency (24% vs. 43%). On total maintenance value beyond annual dollar cost, the Explorer holds a meaningful edge.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Chevrolet Traverse?

Major repair probability of 18% is the second-highest in the three-row segment, and reliability score of 6 is below the class average. Extended warranty is worth considering for most used Traverse models, particularly any purchased from the 2010-2020 era of consistently elevated complaints.

Is the Jeep Wagoneer expensive to maintain?

The Wagoneer costs $784/year to maintain — exactly at the fullsize segment average. Repair frequency of 39% is just below the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both match segment averages. Average across all ownership-cost metrics.

What is the best year for a Jeep Wagoneer?

The Wagoneer entered production in 2022. The 2024 model (36 complaints, 8/10 safety, 2 severe) is the strongest year on record, improving significantly from the 2022 launch year (181 complaints, 13 severe). The 2024+ range is the safest window for used buying.

How much does Jeep Wagoneer insurance cost?

Wagoneer insurance averages around $2,526/year — roughly $211/month.

Is the Jeep Wagoneer or Chevrolet Suburban cheaper to maintain?

The Wagoneer is cheaper to maintain by $160/year — $784 versus $944 for the Chevrolet Suburban. The Wagoneer also has significantly lower repair frequency (39% vs. 51%). Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. The Wagoneer is the better maintenance value in this comparison.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Jeep Wagoneer?

Major repair probability and repair frequency are both at the fullsize class average. The 2022 launch year had 181 complaints and 13 severe issues — extended warranty is worth considering for used 2022-2023 models. For 2024 and newer, the risk profile is more moderate.

Chevrolet Traverse vs Jeep Wagoneer

Two three-row SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Chevrolet Traverse to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Jeep Wagoneer if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Chevrolet Traverse	Jeep Wagoneer
Annual maintenance	$656winner	$784
5-year total cost	$3,280winner	$3,920
Reliability score	6 / 10	6 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	18%	15%winner
Cargo space	97.6 cu ft	—
Starting price (new)	$42,300	—
Best years to buy	2013, 2021	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Chevrolet Traverse	Jeep Wagoneer
RepairPal score	6 / 10	6 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	257.3	201.5winner
Years to avoid	2018, 2019, 2025	2022
Value retained · 3 yr	73.5%winner	59.9%
Value retained · 5 yr	51.7%	53.8%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	37.6%	44.7%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Chevrolet Traverse	Jeep Wagoneer
Engine	19.9%winner	29.9%
Electrical	8.1%winner	16.1%
ADAS	8.3%winner	16.4%
Brakes	4.5%winner	9.3%
Suspension	—winner	2.3%
Steering	11.9%	5.5%winner
Fuel system	2.0%	—winner
Tires/Wheels	1.4%winner	1.9%
Glass/Windows	1.1%winner	1.3%
Airbags	20.3%	1.6%winner
Lighting	—winner	1.0%
Seatbelt	2.4%	—winner

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Chevrolet Traverse	Jeep Wagoneer
Avg annual premium	$2,393winner	$2,526

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Chevrolet Traverse

$656/yr maint · 6 reliability

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GAS

Jeep Wagoneer

$784/yr maint · 6 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Traverse costs $656/year to maintain — $83 above the three-row segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 43% is slightly above the class average of 40%. Reliability score of 6 is below the segment average of 7, and major repair probability of 18% is well above the 13% norm. It trails the three-row class average on most ownership-cost metrics.

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →