GMC Safari vs Toyota Previa
The Toyota Previa is more fuel-efficient at 18 MPG combined, against 17 MPG for the GMC Safari. At EPA assumptions that is about $1,150 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| GMC Safari | Toyota Previa | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 256 | 40 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Air bags |
| Crashes and fires | 48 and 6 | 7 and 0 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 112,000 miles | 149,000 miles |
| Recalls | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 17 MPG | 18 MPG |
| City and highway | 15 and 20 | 16 and 20 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $4,850 | $3,700 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 256 complaints for the GMC Safari and 40 for the Toyota Previa. 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: 3 for the GMC Safari, 0 for the Toyota Previa.