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2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs 2004 Dodge Durango

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.

Metric2004 Chevrolet Blazer2004 Dodge Durango
NHTSA complaints501,114
Recall campaigns18
Service bulletins (TSBs)41281
Investigations08
Crash reports445
Fire reports074
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–1613–16
Median reported incident mileage48,500 mi96,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentChevrolet BlazerDodge Durango
Engine0326
Engine and Engine Cooling4249
Electrical System10242
Air Bags3143
Power Train499
Vehicle Speed Control249
Structure635
Steering431

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion629
Stalling0239
Clunking / rattling057
Check engine light051
Airbag warning light034
Vibration / shaking030
Hesitation / surging022
Won’t start021

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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.