Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Ford Escape
The Ford Escape is more fuel-efficient at 24 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,400 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Ford Escape | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,905 | 2,030 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Suspension |
| Crashes and fires | 78 and 33 | 54 and 24 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 70,000 miles | 109,000 miles |
| Recalls | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 24 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 21 and 27 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $2,800 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,905 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 2,030 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: 2 for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, 4 for the Ford Escape.