2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2003 Hyundai Santa FE
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 | 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2003 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 901 | 308 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 673 | 88 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 26 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 83,750 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 285 | 28 |
| Power Train | 103 | 35 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 114 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 57 | 42 |
| Suspension | 33 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 65 | 21 |
| Visibility | 64 | 17 |
| Exterior Lighting | 77 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 34 | 12 |
| Stalling | 32 | 32 |
| Rust / corrosion | 31 | 47 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 11 |
| Electrical failures | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 14 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2003 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.