2003 Ford Escape vs 2003 Nissan Murano
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Escape | 2003 Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 558 | 800 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 109 |
| Investigations | 8 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–22 | 20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,375 mi | 73,470 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Nissan Murano |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 55 | 265 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 187 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 90 | 58 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 47 | 98 |
| Structure | 121 | 21 |
| Seats | 0 | 111 |
| Suspension | 90 | 17 |
| Engine | 24 | 45 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 120 | 9 |
| Stalling | 83 | 113 |
| Airbag warning light | 32 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 76 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 16 |
| Electrical failures | 10 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 56 |
2003 Ford Escape
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.