Chevrolet Tahoe vs Ford Freestyle
The Ford Freestyle is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the Chevrolet Tahoe. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Freestyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,533 | 1,250 |
| Most reported problem | Air bags | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 32 and 34 | 42 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 79,000 miles | 70,000 miles |
| Recalls | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 18 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,950 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,533 complaints for the Chevrolet Tahoe and 1,250 for the Ford Freestyle. 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 Tahoe, 0 for the Ford Freestyle.