Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Chrysler Pacifica
The Chrysler Pacifica 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 | Chrysler Pacifica | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,905 | 1,802 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 78 and 33 | 40 and 14 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 100,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 16 and 23 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,905 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1,802 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.