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2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer2006 Mercury Mountaineer
NHTSA complaints1,107117
Recall campaigns81
Service bulletins (TSBs)80437
Investigations40
Crash reports296
Fire reports592
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)14–1615–16
Median reported incident mileage68,000 mi58,945 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet TrailblazerMercury Mountaineer
Fuel System, Gasoline4373
Electrical System2519
Exterior Lighting1122
Fuel System, Other1130
Power Train4939
Fuel/propulsion System762
Engine and Engine Cooling2443
Engine4314

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light1100
Stalling789
Rust / corrosion190
Loss of power140
Electrical failures130
Vibration / shaking80
Brake problems60
Won’t start50
2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2006 Mercury Mountaineer

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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.