2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2025 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2025 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 98 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 20 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 458 | 181 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–24 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 15 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 12 |
| Power Train | 5 | 15 |
| Steering | 2 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
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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.