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Used Chevrolet Captiva Sport: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Captiva Sport from 2012 to 2015: what each year typically sells for (about $5,500 to $7,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2015. Look harder at or skip 2012–2013.
2012–2015 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
A rebadged Saturn Vue with a solid ride and available all-wheel drive at very low used prices.
Years to target: 2014–2015. Look harder at or skip: 2012–2013. It has a below-average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $5,500 | Skip | 3 of 5 | ~140,000 |
| 2013 | $6,000 | Skip | 3 of 5 | ~130,000 |
| 2014 | $6,500 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2015 | $7,000 | Target | 3 of 5 | ~110,000 |
Worth knowing
- Skip 2012–2013. The 2.4-liter engine in these years is known for excessive oil consumption and timing chain wear that can lead to costly repairs.
- Rental history is common, the 2.4 engine has oil consumption issues, and no smartphone integration was ever offered.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an LT or LTZ with the 3.0-liter V6, which adds much stronger acceleration and a 3,500-lb tow rating, with the LTZ adding leather and heated seats.
On the test drive
Check for blue smoke or low oil, and listen for timing chain rattle on a cold start with the 2.4-liter. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota RAV4 2010 · $7,500
- Nissan Xterra 2011 · $7,500
- Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2012–2013 · $6,000–$7,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.