Chevrolet Blazer vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Toyota 4RUNNER is more fuel-efficient at 19 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Chevrolet Blazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Blazer | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 885 | 638 |
| Most reported problem | Suspension | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 68 and 12 | 44 and 2 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 62,000 miles | 145,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 19 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 21 | 17 and 22 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,550 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 885 complaints for the Chevrolet Blazer and 638 for the Toyota 4RUNNER. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Chevrolet Blazer, 0 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.