1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,153 | 893 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 92 |
| Investigations | 7 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 158 | 135 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 23 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,000 mi | 134,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 420 | 105 |
| Power Train | 96 | 280 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 149 | 88 |
| Suspension | 149 | 50 |
| Visibility | 182 | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 | 102 |
| Electrical System | 62 | 65 |
| Structure | 29 | 85 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 71 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 46 | 31 |
| Stalling | 21 | 79 |
| Overheating | 18 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 33 |
| Steering problems | 9 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 11 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
1996 Chevrolet Blazer
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.