Chevrolet Blazer vs Toyota Highlander
For 2019–2022 models, the Toyota Highlander has 16.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 19.9 for the Chevrolet Blazer. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2019–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Blazer
19.9 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.2× the Toyota Highlander’s rate
- Complaints
- 578
- Sold
- 290,284
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2019. Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan
Typically around 51,750 mi · repair $260–$1,910
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 95,603 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 128,000 mi
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Transmission control module and sensors
Typically around 40,000 mi
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Fuel pump and sending unit
Typically around 72,500 mi · repair $630–$1,700
Toyota Highlander
16.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
18% fewer than the Chevrolet Blazer
- Complaints
- 1,531
- Sold
- 938,646
- Recall campaigns
- 11
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Fewest: 2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 56,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 16,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 46,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,100 mi
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Automatic transmission internals
Typically around 73,350 mi · repair $2,910–$5,410
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Toyota Highlander?
For 2019–2022 models, the Toyota Highlander has 16.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Blazer has 19.9, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Blazer?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Blazer is cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan, typically around 51,750 miles; the repair typically runs $260–$1,910.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota Highlander?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota Highlander is doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 56,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Blazer and Toyota Highlander years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Blazer: 2019.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.