Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica is more fuel-efficient at 17 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $250 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Chrysler Pacifica | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,302 | 1,332 |
| Most reported problem | Electrical system | Body & structure |
| Crashes and fires | 69 and 40 | 51 and 42 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 68,000 miles | 98,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 19 | 15 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,302 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1,332 for the Chrysler Pacifica. 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: 2 for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2 for the Chrysler Pacifica.