What is the best year for a Chevrolet Blazer?

The 2022 and 2023 Blazer are the standout used picks — 39 and 35 complaints respectively, both with 10/10 NHTSA safety scores and only 4 severe issues each. After a rougher launch window in 2019-2020 (181 and 204 complaints), the Blazer stabilized quickly. The 2022-2025 window is consistently clean.

How much does Chevrolet Blazer insurance cost?

Blazer insurance averages around $2,570/year — roughly $214/month. On the higher end for midsize SUVs, despite favorable maintenance costs.

Is the Chevrolet Blazer or Ford Edge cheaper to maintain?

The Blazer is cheaper to maintain by $90/year — $521 versus $611 for the Ford Edge. The Blazer also has a higher reliability score (8 vs. 7), lower major repair probability (11% vs. 13%), and lower repair frequency (28% vs. 33%). The Blazer is the better value across all maintenance metrics.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Chevrolet Blazer?

Major repair probability of 11% and repair frequency of 28% are both well below the midsize segment averages. Extended warranty isn't warranted for most buyers — the data supports self-insuring.

Is the Toyota 4Runner expensive to maintain?

The Toyota 4Runner averages $514 a year in maintenance. That is $59 below the midsize segment average of $573. Owners bring it in for unscheduled repairs an average of 0.4 times per year, in line with the midsize segment at 0.4. Its reliability score is 8/10. Verdict: cheaper than average to keep on the road.

What is the best year for a Toyota 4Runner?

The weakest years by those same measures are 2018, 2023, and 2025 — worth closer inspection before buying, not an automatic pass. Verdict: no standout year — any of the stronger years is a reasonable buy.

How much does Toyota 4Runner insurance cost?

Full-coverage insurance for the Toyota 4Runner averages $2,045 a year, about $170 a month (industry average). That is less than the midsize segment average of $2,455. Actual rates vary by trim, location, and driving record — compare quotes before buying.

Is the Toyota 4Runner or Jeep Grand Cherokee cheaper to maintain?

Maintenance runs $514 a year on the Toyota 4Runner versus $666 on the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Reliability scores are 8/10 and 7.0/10. Unscheduled repairs average 0.4 versus 0.3 times per year. Verdict: the Toyota 4Runner is the cheaper of the two to run.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Toyota 4Runner?

The chance of a major repair in a given year is 13%, so roughly 87 in 100 owners will not face one — in line with the midsize segment norm of 13%. Reliability sits at 8/10. Verdict: optional — worth it only if you want predictable costs.

Chevrolet Blazer vs Toyota 4Runner

Two midsize SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Toyota 4Runner to minimise 5-year ownership cost.

Buy the Toyota 4Runner if long-term reliability matters most.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Chevrolet Blazer	Toyota 4Runner
Annual repairs	$521	$514winner
5-year repair cost	$2,605	$2,570winner
Scheduled service (to 150k mi)	$13,441	$12,424winner
Reliability score	8 / 10	8 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	11%winner	13%
Cargo space	64.2 cu ft	90.2 cu ftwinner
Starting price (new)	$37,300winner	$43,500

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Chevrolet Blazer	Toyota 4Runner
RepairPal score	8 / 10	8 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	139.8	63.9winner
Strongest years	2022, 2023, 2025	2017, 2020, 2021
Weakest years	2019, 2020, 2024	2010, 2011, 2012
Value retained · 3 yr	71.6%	93.3%winner
Value retained · 5 yr	52.8%	74.6%winner
Value retained · 7 yr	40.5%	64%winner

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Chevrolet Blazer	Toyota 4Runner
Engine	37.9%	6.0%winner
Electrical	15.4%	7.8%winner
ADAS	9.3%	5.0%winner
Brakes	6.8%winner	9.1%
Suspension	1.0%winner	3.6%
Steering	7.4%	6.8%winner
Fuel system	2.7%winner	4.8%
Tires/Wheels	3.7%	3.1%winner
Airbags	1.6%winner	32.5%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Chevrolet Blazer	Toyota 4Runner
Avg annual premium	$2,570	$2,045winner

// FULL MODEL PAGES

GAS

Chevrolet Blazer

$521/yr maint · 8 reliability

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GAS

Toyota 4Runner

$514/yr maint · 8 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

The Blazer costs $521/year to maintain — $52 below the midsize segment average of $573. Repair frequency of 28% is well below the class average of 40%, and major repair probability of 11% is well below the 13% norm. Combined with a reliability score of 8 above the class average of 7, it's one of the stronger ownership-cost profiles in the midsize segment.

How we calculated this. Repair costs, reliability scores, and maintenance schedules from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA and fuel prices from the EIA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →