Holden Trax TJ LS (2013-2021)

Turbo issues – Car has done 30,000km and is 2.5 years old. Took into Holden over 2 months ago and they have told me believe it is an issue with the turbo. Still at Holden waiting for further assessment. Show details

Comfortable and trendy – We have this for nearly a year now. So far so good no major issues except for airbag recall which happened to every other cars. My favourite feature is the cruise control and the reverse camera, other useful one is the auto on/off lighting. The back seat is quite comfortable, the booth is quite spacious. I found the steering wheel to be too small… Read more

and light for my liking. The quality of the paint is not the best, it peels off easily after getting bird/bat feces worse than other cars. This was the cheapest small SUV that we got quoted at that time so it was pretty much due to its price that we bought this. But beware that this car model (1.4 auto) takes 95 octane petrol so yhe running coat is morr expensive. I have not driven many small SUVs before so I can't really compare with other models, but recently I tried Hyundai Kona and I found it more likeable than this trax, except for the head rest which was so uncomfortable.

Nice car ...BUT The Takata airbag issue is a problem – Purchased a brand New Trax in 2017 (a 2016) model. Just discovered via 60 minutes that this car among many is a victim of faulty/ dangerous Takata airbags. The holden website clearly states our vehicle has a faulty airbag and they will get back to us re recall when parts arrive???? How can a Manufacturer and Government allow cars to be used with… Read more

essentially a hand grenade in the airbag system, while they wait for parts?

They avoid giving clear answers on the telephone and chat window and it appears everyone in the chain is being evasive and/or lying. When I finally got through on chat they were evasive and condescending. 1st they stated that the vehicle is affected then they stated it (and no other) Holdens are affected. They apparently have a Beta version airbag from Takata as opposed to the dodgy Alpha. ( Both versions use the same gas that should not be used in an airbag).This is pure subterfuge and evasion where holden (and others) are putting off this very dangerous issue as long as convenient.

They also claim to have volunteered to recall and in the same sentence stated the Government ordered them to recall vehicles. In addition they say Holden are confident that the Takata beta airbags are good yet they are more urgently recalling older Vehicles and those in humid areas so clearly the Betas are also at risk.

We are expected to drive these time bombs and Im now sure Holden and the government will sweep any deaths under the rug of misdirection when they occur. Its far easier to manage and skirt a few individual issues at a time than tackle the main issue up front.

No ongoing issues....yet – Have just clocked over the 65000km mark for LS manual 2015.2 yrs left on warranty and usual capped price servicing.No issues apart from the thermostat replacement at 50000km. Engine ok if not a little asthmatic but i am comparing to Polo so not really fair.Holden dealership have been great. Car was wife's but is now my car after my regretful trade… Read more

in of my Polo..as she now needs auto after injury. Car is ok...but the driver seat would have to be the most uncomfortable i have ever sat in. The rear tapered design of the seat bottom is just plain stupid...unless you are of diminutive proportions. I am 6'3 and while space in the car is not a problem, the silly side wings/supports of the seat bottom are great for digging into the sides of you thighs. Dumb design. I will work out a solution though, most likely some well cut memory foam. Didn't bother with "Bringgo" sat nav..a shame android auto was only included in the 2017 onwards models. I don't really use anyway..but with Galaxy Note 8 in car (6.3 inches) compared to 7 inch car screen.. no big deal. Just means once again have to attach a phone. Holden says no updates available for Mylink. prob be a able to find a work around and download into unit but i am not willing to maybe brick unit for satnav i would rarely use. Fuel consumption is up very ordinary. Not financially viable to get rid of yet bit when the time arises it is gone. Good car apart from above.

July 20th 2019 Update: All still ok.

90000km. No problems still. Paint/electronics/engine and driveline still fine. No leaks or other major issues. I complained about this car, but have done some very long non-stop drives and it did well. I have fitted 225/60/16 Kuhmos to the stock alloy wheels which has lifted the car and a better ride. Seats still prove uncomfortable so i fitted memory foam seat covers which help. Oil change every 10000km,oil filter every 5000. No strange noises and driving as normal.

Reliable vehicle – We have owned a Red Holden Trax which is a small SUV, from new since January 2015 and have done 45,000 km and found it to be very reliable vehicle for every day use which starts every time, the holden dealer we purchased it from have also been very good even offering to pick our vehicle up and leave a loan car for servicing as we live some… Read more

distance from the dealership in Rockingham WA (yes that was a plug for them) as for the car it is good on fuel consumption is comfortable to drive long distances, handles most bumps quite well (I have a bad back) and cruise control is very handy to be able to stretch your legs while driving, the touch screen console is very hard to see in any amount of sun and hard to use like any touch screen as it is "touchy" and the software could use some tweaking, the GPS is not very good and expensive to boot, there are plenty of storage spots in the front section and while the top glovebox is handy for biro's pads etc the USB port it has should of been partitioned off all by itself for protection of the usb stick, the biggest drawbacks of this vehicle are two, firstly the air conditioner is neither cold enough nor strong enough to get through all the vents properly plus the fan is far too noisy, secondly the wind noise with the windows down is intolerable as the vibrations caused makes my whole family cry out to close the windows at any speed above 80kmh as the volume and vibrations hurts your ears not matter what combination of window openings you try.

My car baby – My 2018 Holden trax is my world, drives like a dream has turbo when needed , great on fuel I’ve traveled to Gladstone qld and up north qld with it as well , climbs hills with out a hassle ,smooth ride comfy seats , stable ride apple car play, my first brand new car I’ve ever owned roomy inside Show details

Good car some issues – I found the car to be very nimble, generally cabin space very good until you want to put the back seats down for extra space. Both my wife and I are tall and like the seats to go back but when you put the seats down you lose that extra length in the front making driving a little bit cramped. I also don't like the positioning of the handbrake being… Read more

so close to the passenger seat it's a bit awkward trying to release the handbrake if there is a large person sitting in the passenger seat.

Great little car – We shopped around for a while, then decided to go with the Trax. Nothing against the other cars in the range, the Trax just suited what we wanted, and we felt that it drove the best. Economy is amazing, we owned an Almera 1.5 prior, and the Trax beats it hands down for economy. Good bit of power, throttle response can take a little while to get… Read more

used to as it can be punchy from take off. We have owned it for around six months, so far it has been reliable.

My wife loves her Trax.

Good car, has its issues – Good car, nice drive, relatively safe. A few problems though such as smoke coming out of the A/C vents when on, an oil light which won't turn off, and a leak coming from under the steering wheel which can saturate the floor with the drips. Whatever drips out also can be extremely hot, and burn your foot when driving. Have been scolded many times.… Read more

Took it in for a service to find the source. No problems detected, burnt my foot driving home. Have it booked back in, but it's just a hassle when having a busy life. Feels like the servicing is very rushed and it's just getting as many people in and out as quickly as possible.

31,000 kms and Ready to Trade in **Update** – I purchased this car from Village Motors Petrie (now North Lakes) and when I first purchased this car I loved it, that opinion has now completely disappeared. The car even though it is a small "SUV" has a small lip on the bottom of the front bumper meaning I could not get out of my driveway without scraping, I could not park over most bollards as… Read more

it wouldn't fit and I had to be careful on speed bumps and dips in the road. I removed the cheap piece of silicone and have had no issues since then.

The biggest problem with this car is the fact it doesn't rev properly, it stalls frequently and is absolutely gutless. within a year I was having issues with the engine stalling even after "warming up" for 5-10 minutes, Holden are no help as it's an 'intermittent issue'. it heavily lags when taking off or will splutter and bunny hop (it's an automatic). Your better of putting it in manual and doing it yourself if you actually want to go anywhere.

The infotainment system (MyLink) is a useless piece of rubbish that is now (2.5 yrs old) hardly usable, the maps no longer work (no matter how many times I reset my phone, or do all there troubleshooting tips and you have to pay $85 to use them. The whole system completely freezes nearly every day so I am forced to play music on my phone while it sits in the cup holder or drive in silence listening to the pathetic whine from the engine. I have video footage of all of these issues but because they are 'intermittent' Holden does not wish to help. It also has faulty airbags which I found out in March (2018) it is now August (2018) and they have not sent me a notification for repair (I had to ask at my last service).

The best thing about this car was the 4 years free servicing I received, it will be going back to Holden in 2 weeks (earliest they could get me a loan car) as it has completely stalled at the lights multiple times and has failed to start multiple times (battery is fine). I have had enough.

**UPDATE** Holden looked at the car yesterday and I have been informed that the gearbox is stuffed and needs replacement, a 2yr old car that hit 32 thousand kms 3 days ago needs a new gearbox and complete flushes as there is metal filings all through the oil, all this will be replaced under warranty but no guarantee of a loan car while they're keeping my car for 2 weeks. I had a loaner LTZ 2018 Trax for yesterday and its done 8500kms and the fuel gauge is broken. i do NOT recommend these cars at all.

Waste of money – This is the worst car I’ve ever purchased. In fact it was a lemon. The car was 3 years old and started having major problems like cv joint , coolant leakage and dashboard light comes on stating lean fuel and I had to argue with Holden to fix under warranty. However not went at once, it was one thing after another. In the end the light on the dashboard still comes on claiming lean fuel again.  Show details

My Trax - Well! – Having owned a Commodore of great quality I decided to go Holden. I signed up for the Cruize but had buyer regret, my bad. I had to choose a Holden so the Trax was next. I was told I did not need a smart phone but I did to used the limited functions. I was horrified that one day I parked my automatic and took the key out and it started rolling… Read more

because it was still in D. Who builds an auto that allows that? The infotainment system leaves a lot to be desired, especially maps. I enjoy long trips as the driving position is very comfortable but really wish I had more test drives with other brands.

Trax brought in March 2015 – I’ve had some problems with the auto gear change!! And the Same problem as someone else, my trax is blue and has peeled paint on the back under window, on right hand side, I also had paint protection done, now I have bat crap eating into roof, , it’s been at smash repairs for 5 days, go to pick it up today the paint job is trash and they never… Read more

touched the roof, so back in it go’s again. I have been told this paint peeling has happened to several 2015 blue Tracey. I have got a courtesy car which is a 2017/18 Trax turbo.. a lot better than the 2015.. grrrrr so mad. I got a lemon.

Fantastic car! I work as an Uber driver and find the space for passengers is excellent. Ability to f – Very reliable car. Never had a problem and have had mine for three years now. I do reccomend Holdens fixed price servicing option when buying this car as it helps keep the cost down. Fuel mileage is exceptional and it takes the low cost petrol without issue to the engine or performance.  Show details

frustrated – When I put the back seats down I can only put one back up because the other side won't go up it keeps locking and now I have to get it fixed again very frustrating. I will not be putting the seats down again. It's not fair that I have to keep getting this problem just wondering if anyone else has this problem  Show details

Great all round small suv – Hired an LS in Perth and drove over 2000 km. So comfortable even over a 800 km day of driving. Plenty of space and very comfortable seats. I and over 6 foot 2. Plenty of grunt from 1. 4 with luggage and 2 people even overtaking roadtrains no problem. Great town and country car! Wife owns a cx3 and I rate it a far better car.  Show details

Ok car- should've gone for the turbo for the extra price ! – I purchased this car one year ago and have driven it across three states 34,500kms on the clock. Smooth, comfortable and very lovely. I should've bought the turbo however only because I love the speed it brings- the LS models is a great small SUV for a couple or lone person. If you are wanting a small SUV that looks and feels great this is it- but if you want a bit of speed- go for the turbo I reckon... shortchanged myself.  Show details

Quite enjoyable vehicles to drive ... But! – We have 5 trax in our company fleet, 3X December 2015 models with 1800cc engines and 2 X 2016 with the 1.4 turbo. Overall they drive well for what they are and are reasonably comfortable and practical vehicles. The 1.4 turbo is a better performing engine. The instrument panel and touch screen is simple and functional. However there are a couple of… Read more

rather large issues. All 3 of the 1800s have needed new radiators and two needed new water pumps and thermostat housings at around the 85000 to 90000 km mark. I also have a work colleague who had the same issue at 120000 km with his trax. Clearly there is a fault with these engines in this area. There was also a long delay in getting the parts meaning one of the vehicles was off the road for 3 weeks. One of the newer 1.4 models was involved in a minor accident when only 2 weeks old. It required a replacement steering arm and new radiator which took 4 weeks to arrive. The parts supply chain for these vehicles is appalling.

I love my Holden – A car that is perfect for my needs, 7 lts to 100. Reliable, handles the road well, sealed & unsealed, my dog loves riding in the back section, voice regognitiom phone is great as well as the other bluetooth features. Reversing camera & visibility is excellent, storage pockets are convenient. January 5th, 2017 Update: Love my Holden even more … Read more ·  1

Six months later, the fuel consumption is a little under 7 litres to 100 klms . Can pack quite a lot of luggage and still room for my dog in the back . The turbo pick up is excellent and has saved me from what could have been a serious accident.

Good size for urban SUV – This is a 2014 model with 1.8 litre engine which we have had for 3 months. Looked at a hatchback car but glad we got this compact SUV instead. It is short, so it's easy to park and the high roof has lots of space inside. It is Easy to get in and out of with a high driving position, and the view is good. The seats and leg room are good. The camera… Read more

with guide lines and beepers on a large screen is great for this price point. I like having a real 6 speed auto instead of a nasty CVT and I am sure it will be more reliable. The basic engine is simple and unstressed, I don't know about the 1.4 turbo however which replaced it. For the price Trax looks cool and is nice to drive , so I give it a thumbs up.

Suits our family well – This is a budget suv but suits our family well for the price. Love the reverse camera factory inbuilt, easy to drive and reasonably comfortable. My husband finds it a little bit squishy and not so roomy & I do notice how small the interior is when all 3 of us are in it.. But for a run around it's great!  Show details

Love my Holden Trax – I've just bought a Holden Trax. I love it so much. It cruises along with no troubles. The turbo has enough grunt in it to pick up speed in the smaller motor. Not a thing I could say wrong about it. It's a beautiful car. I got it in Absolute Red. No one misses me passing them now.  Show details

Great small SUV – I spent lots of time researching the small /medium SUVs and I liked RAV4, Captiva ( Active ), Mazda CX 3 and 5 and Holden Trax. As I'm 6'4" I needed an SUV with good headroom and not too low to get in and out. almost bought RAV4 but was disappointed that 2017 RAV4 didn't have Apple CarPlay and they still have the old navigation system, also the… Read more

TRAX and RAV4 would be almost same height. I had to choose TRAX LS model because this one doesn't have a sunroof and gives more headroom. My previous car had sunroof but only used the sunroof few times. I'm very happy about the purchase as it drives so well... very comfortable and everything works as it it should. The Turbo engine got so much power and punch. The back seats are comfortable as well. Like the rear view camera as it shows how the car will turn while reversing according to how the steering wheel is turned. Got rear parking sensors ( would have liked to have forward sensors too but not available ). The led running lights are great. Went for a drive to the hills and the car didn't have any problem to get to the speed limits. Not as good milage as advertised 6.7 L / 100 km. My Trax is mainly driven in the city and it's doing about 8.1 L / 100 km. I'm very happy with the vehicle and the latest technologies the car offers. Would recommend this car to anyone.

I read some reviews people complaining that Trax needs Premium Unleaded fuel which is more expensive. When I bought the car I asked my dealer and he said it's not compulsory to use premium fuel. He told me to use premium fuel for the first few fill-ups and then use normal fuel. The car came with a full tank fuel ( thanks to Metro Holden Adelaide ). I've noticed that premium unleaded gives better milage but same milage per $ at the end.

2 months Update

Been using this car for over 2 months now. Did great milage on long distance trips and on highways. 1000 km service was good and I didn't have to pay anything as according to the deal. the car drives great. Have done some trips to the hills and it drives great.

1 year Update

It's been a year and no issues with the car. Drives as new. I have done just over 13000 km in a year.

Pros

Comfortable

Great infotainment system with great sound

Good legroom, headroom, easy to get in and out

Good height

Economic

Full size doors

Good view of the road

Good seating position

TURBO engine

Cons

Rear windscreen a bit small. Not good view of blind spot etc.

Rear windscreen wipers are too small

Small rear view mirror

No AWD option available

Glovebox could've been a bit larger.

great suv would recommend it – L0ve my Trax so far have no complaints great on fuel easy to get in and out of no more back aches when travelling long distances. It rides so well plenty of storage when seats laid right down. Plenty of leg space front and back. The servicing at Hamilton Holden is excellent no CD player which i miss but overall excellent suv  Show details

Love it – I purchased my trax 2 weeks ago and am absolutely loving it. Total pleasure to drive. Just love everything about this car. Would also like to mention that the service I received from wilsons holden was exceptional, with a special mention to the business manager Kraig who was brilliant in assisting with my finance application and completing my purchase.  Show details

Nice small svu – Great car goes really well, fuel consumption, no problems with car so far. Only thing i dont like is the sound system wish they still put cd players in cars. As im an older person and have lots of cds that i cant play in this car. But apart from that great drive.  Show details

Not happy – Had my trax 2015 not quit a year and it has been towed back to dealership the oil warning light came on very random out of the blue pulled over a strong burning smell not happy and the EDS light came on and vehicle kept shuttering I am not impressed  Show details

Bang for buck its unbeatable – Shopped around and it was best bang for buck in this category. servicing until 2020 was also included. bonus. pretty easy to drive and live with. safe and I cant complain about this car for what I paid for. happy that this was around 5k cheaper than similar rivals only tad better interior and no servicing included. this car has sold more than 400,000 units worldwide since 2013 under GM. I can see why.  Show details

Excellent small but very roomy car – I stand 6'3" (187 cm), age 78 years, male. Excellent high set seating position, good all round vision, easy to park, and reverse with camera. Light and easy to drive. Quiet and comfortable travelling with very good legroom and acceleration when needed. The instruments are easy to see and to read. The cabin is nicely designed but has a lot of… Read more

hard plastic in it, a soft surface would be better - the seats are very comfortable and supportive.

So far very reliable with reasonable running costs - not so sure about the necessity for 9 monthly service though.

The sales and mechanical staff of the dealership where I got it knew their job and their product and offered an excellent experience and service.

great city runabout – Have owned one week.Ex demo(1000km)so was a bargain.5 speed manual LS 1.8.Is for the wife who loves it and it has a little bit of a different look I suppose.I have had a couple of drives.Very comfortable seats and drive.Everything works as it should.I haven't had a chance to use the 230v plug in rear..which is different.Saves buying an invertor if… Read more

you needed it.Easy to use touch screen with everything on it.Could even be a distraction to a bored driver.Like the usb in the top glove box(like my polo)for usb thumbdrive full of music.Beautiful metallic blue colour.Think it was made in Korea which is ok as I have had good experiences with there builds.Also very quiet drive and easy gear changes,not vague like some.I guess really the only feature missing is the 6th gear for longish highway runs,but considering the traffic,is really not a deal breaker.Rear camera a much needed inclusion which you would expect in a compact suv today.Capped price servicing/5yr warranty a bonus..Holden Clarkson in Western Australia a pleasure to deal with.Happy with the purchase,maybe wife will let me drive her car this weekend.*An added note.I had the chance to ride in the back seat recently.Please be careful and slow for your passengers if approaching a speed hump or transversing a kerb.The jarring you will experience as a back seat passenger is quite horrendous.Also the buckle straps for the back seat passengers are far too short.Jump in as an adult and have a go at putting on your seatbelt....that is if you dont lose the buckle behind/below the back seat.You will see what I mean.A little bit annoying and takes some contortions to click into.place.Is an oversight i can/have to live with unless i bring up as a design fault and get them to rectify.In fact i might.Also the tacho died and car went into limp home mode.Car had a crank sensor code ,with the sensor promptly replaced by.Holden.No biggie,these all machines that have issues sometimes.and to me is not a negative for the car 12000km on the odo now.Would still recommend.

Good car for the money – I bought this car to replace my Terios 4x4 . It took me 1 year to make up my mind and as my mum had a stroke I needed a more up to date car and the Trax won I had a few criteria that it had 2 fill - High seating for ease of getting in and out - boot has to carry a wheel chair - The doors have to be a good size to allow a disable person to get… Read more

around and out freely- Leg room in the front had to be good as well for this reason - had to have a reversing camera and sensors -Bluetooth with a good touch screen and GPS . It has all of the above . The only down fall was that the GPS was run though your smart phone but with more investigation I found it was to my advantage no regular update fees from the dealer and they can be very expensive to update as well It can cost up to $500 to do this once a year so the $50 fee for the app for 3 years ( I was expecting that to be a yearly fee but when I payed it said it was for 3 years ) with updates automatically done, and it uses very little phone data to operate have used it 4 times and its an excellent mapping system . The other thing I have had to adapt to coming from a small 4x4 is that the front Bumper and skirting below is lower than I was use to even though it sits high as an SUV they have front panels sit low , well lower than what I was use to It didn't take long to adjust to the new clearance height . Other than that its perfect and a very comfy ride would highly recommend this car and its easy to park as well

Not happy – Purchased a trax in june this year.... have a whining sound when driving and also vibration when stopped at lights.....have been told that's how it is and to deal with it.... have had a second opinion done with the apprentice that they sent out telling me he knows nothing about these vehicles but could hear the sound and felt the vibration  Show details