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2013 Chevrolet Cruze consumer reviews

$17,130–$18,225 MSRP range
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(220 reviews)
75% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 3.9
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 3.9
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Worst engine built.

Worst engine built. Everything is plastic. Turbo cracked. Coolant exploded. I have never had a worse car. It's a good car for small family. Only the money spent on repairs outweighs that 1 positive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Paid 10,000 for car and have spent 4,000 in repairs

Paid 10,000 for car and have spent 4,000 in repairs absolutely not worth two cents I had a used Saturn before this car for 10 years and probably only spent about 800 dollars in repairs this is one of the worst cars you can buy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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a good little car

It's been a reliable and dependable car, other than a waterpump replacement early on, under warranty, it has had no mechanical issues. I purchased this car new from the dealership.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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2013 Cruze LS 1.8L

I owned a 2013 LS from 2013-2020. I had the 1.8 L which seems to have less problems than the 1.4 turbo. From the years I owned it the water pump needed to be replaced and regular maintenance. As the base model the interior wasn’t the greatest but it was meant to get me from A to B. I eventually traded it in for a 2020 equinox. Overall the Cruze did well for me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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2013 Cruze ECO 6 speed manual fun and reliable car

I bought my 2013 Chevy Cruze ECO 6 years ago with 29K miles and now it has 114K miles. It is fun to drive (6 speed manual), quiet, and gets 44 MPG on my daily commute down mostly secondary country roads. I love the style and comfort and it has been super reliable. I only use full synthetic motor oil because of the turbo and I don't constantly hammer the 4 cylinder engine. The handling on country roads is fun and excellent. Love this car, its a keeper. I just wish GM didn't stop making cars, I mean who wants to drive dump trucks?

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Terrible car!

This is absolutely the worst car I’ve ever owned. I have had issues with this car since I’ve driven it off the lot. It has stalled three times in the middle of traffic within a span of less than 6 months. Do not buy this car! Will not be buying another Chevy ever

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Cruze lemon

It's junk only got 76,000 miles already replaced coil pack and water outlet and temperature sensor and now pcv valve is bad seems like fix one thing there's something else wrong It's a lemon

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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this car is junk 1.4 liter motor is junk is a reca

had to replace motor . replace 2motor in the now head gasket this car is no dam good is a recall on this car or a re call on the motor this car is junk

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Mechanical problems

Have had a lot of problems out of this car I was happy for a little while once I paid for it I started having problems

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Can't rely on, lock trunk.

This car trunk opens on its own throughout the week. It pops open on its own. Can't leave personal items in trunk. Reading through other have same issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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