Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Ford Freestyle
The Ford Freestyle is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 16 MPG for the Chevrolet Trailblazer. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Chevrolet Trailblazer | Ford Freestyle | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,441 | 1,872 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Cruise control |
| Crashes and fires | 44 and 83 | 58 and 15 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 71,000 miles | 76,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 18 and 25 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,441 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1,872 for the Ford Freestyle. 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, 1 for the Ford Freestyle.