Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Santa Fe: reliability compared
From 2006 to 2026, owners filed an average of 71 complaints per model year about the Chevrolet Blazer and 310 about the Hyundai Santa Fe.
Side by side
| Chevrolet Blazer | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years compared | 2006-2026 | 2006-2026 |
| Owner complaints | 782 | 6,519 |
| Complaints per model year | 71 | 310 |
| Recalls | 9 | 40 |
| Years to avoid | 201920202021 | 20072008201320142017 |
| Best years | None stand out | 200620182021 |
| Most common problem | Electrical | Engine |
| Crash rating | No data | No data |
| Fuel economy | 21-25 mpg combined (2026) | 21-36 mpg combined (2026) |
A car that sells more collects more complaints, so the fairest test is the number of years to avoid, which compares each year with a typical year of the same car.
Complaints per model year
Problems compared
| Blazer | Santa Fe | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 232 | 758 |
| Engine | 208 | 2,489 |
| Transmission | 189 | 834 |
| Steering | 105 | 345 |
| Brakes | 89 | 576 |
| Driver assistance | 63 | 369 |
| Fuel system | 56 | 864 |
| Acceleration | 17 | 453 |
Questions about the Chevrolet Blazer vs Hyundai Santa Fe
Which is more reliable, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Between 2006 and 2026, the Chevrolet Blazer has 3 years to avoid and the Hyundai Santa Fe 5. The Chevrolet Blazer has been more consistent from year to year. By raw volume, the Chevrolet Blazer drew fewer complaints per model year (71 vs 310), though sales volume affects that number.
Which has more recalls, the Chevrolet Blazer or the Hyundai Santa Fe?
From 2006 to 2026, the Chevrolet Blazer was covered by 9 recalls and the Hyundai Santa Fe by 40.
What years of the Chevrolet Blazer and Hyundai Santa Fe should you avoid?
Chevrolet Blazer: 2019, 2020 and 2021. Hyundai Santa Fe: 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2017.
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