1995 Chevrolet Blazer vs 1995 Kia Sportage
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 | 1995 Chevrolet Blazer | 1995 Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,224 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 8 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 154 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 26 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–18 | 18–19 |
| Median reported mileage | 97,610 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Kia Sportage |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 513 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 213 | 14 |
| Visibility | 178 | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 106 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 70 | 8 |
| Power Train | 68 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 59 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 44 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 94 | 0 |
| Stalling | 69 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 15 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 10 | 0 |
1995 Chevrolet Blazer
1995 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.