2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2006 Kia Sportage
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 | 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2006 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,107 | 111 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 804 | 31 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 59 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 19–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,000 mi | 72,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 437 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 251 | 22 |
| Exterior Lighting | 112 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Other | 113 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 76 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 38 |
| Visibility | 51 | 7 |
| Engine | 43 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 110 | 0 |
| Stalling | 78 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2006 Kia Sportage
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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.