Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Toyota 4RUNNER
The Toyota 4RUNNER is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $500 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Toyota 4RUNNER | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,160 | 909 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 84 and 24 | 23 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 73,000 miles | 110,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,160 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 909 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: 8 for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 3 for the Toyota 4RUNNER.