1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs 1997 Infiniti QX4
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Infiniti QX4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 768 | 45 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 59 | 93 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 60 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 28 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–19 | 15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 87,948 mi | 135,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Infiniti QX4 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 144 | 2 |
| Visibility | 129 | 1 |
| Suspension | 105 | 20 |
| Power Train | 110 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 93 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 89 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 56 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 47 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 41 | 7 |
| Stalling | 26 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 21 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 9 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
1997 Chevrolet Blazer
1997 Infiniti QX4
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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.