Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Explorer
The Ford Explorer is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 15 MPG for the Chevrolet Tahoe. At EPA assumptions that is about $2,700 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 677 | 1,737 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Tires |
| Crashes and fires | 53 and 12 | 143 and 54 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 94,000 miles | 80,000 miles |
| Recalls | 1 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 15 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 13 and 17 | 16 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $6,400 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 677 complaints for the Chevrolet Tahoe and 1,737 for the Ford Explorer. 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: 1 for the Chevrolet Tahoe, 9 for the Ford Explorer.