Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Nissan Pathfinder
The Nissan Pathfinder 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 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,441 | 1,224 |
| Most reported problem | Fuel system | Drivetrain & axles |
| Crashes and fires | 44 and 83 | 16 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 71,000 miles | 96,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 16 MPG | 17 MPG |
| City and highway | 14 and 20 | 14 and 21 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,200 | $3,950 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,441 complaints for the Chevrolet Trailblazer and 1,224 for the Nissan Pathfinder. 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 Nissan Pathfinder.