2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer vs 2008 Ford Escape
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.
| Metric | 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2008 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 193 | 1,972 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 921 | 41 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 59 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–17 | 19–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,316 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 11 | 1,125 |
| Power Train | 10 | 329 |
| Electrical System | 65 | 135 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 175 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 120 |
| Engine | 21 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 33 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 92 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 34 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 233 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 156 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 133 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 61 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 24 |
2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer
2008 Ford Escape
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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.