2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2003 Nissan Murano
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 | 2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 2003 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 77 | 800 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 407 | 109 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 73,470 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Blazer | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 187 |
| Seats | 1 | 111 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 98 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 58 |
| Visibility | 4 | 42 |
| Engine | 0 | 45 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 113 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 76 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 34 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
2003 Chevrolet Blazer
2003 Nissan Murano
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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.