Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Jeep Commander
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Chevrolet Trailblazer
- Total complaints
- 7,110
- Avg per model year
- 419
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 28
- Most complained year
- 2005 (1,466)
Top problems: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting
Jeep Commander
- Total complaints
- 2,745
- Avg per model year
- 458
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 13
- Most complained year
- 2006 (1,635)
Top problems: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine
Complaints by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Trailblazer | Jeep Commander | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 27 | 45 | ||
| 2008 | 193 | 325 | ||
| 2007 | 732 | 695 | ||
| 2006 | 1,107 | 1,635 | ||
| 2005 | 1,466 | 4 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.