2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2002 Jeep Liberty
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 | 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 246 | 1,808 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 372 | 94 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 174 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 16–17 |
| Median reported mileage | 60,000 mi | 83,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 546 |
| Suspension | 16 | 494 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 118 |
| Structure | 11 | 108 |
| Power Train | 33 | 84 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 110 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 20 | 85 |
| Exterior Lighting | 54 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 86 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 40 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 50 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 138 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 37 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 30 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 18 |
| Overheating | 0 | 14 |
2002 Chevrolet Blazer
2002 Jeep Liberty
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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.