Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 22 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,573 | 1,397 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 152 and 52 | 96 and 147 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 63,000 miles | 89,000 miles |
| Recalls | 12 | 8 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 22 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 20 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,050 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,573 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1,397 for the Ford Escape. 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: 12 for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 8 for the Ford Escape.