1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs 1998 Subaru Forester
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 | 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1998 Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 716 | 101 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 31 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 46 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,097 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 256 | 7 |
| Power Train | 74 | 23 |
| Seats | 84 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 64 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 71 | 6 |
| Suspension | 60 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 59 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 23 | 6 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 12 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 5 |
1998 Chevrolet Blazer
1998 Subaru Forester
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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.