2008 Dodge Magnum vs 2008 Ford Escape
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 | 2008 Dodge Magnum | 2008 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 93 | 1,972 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 40 | 41 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 59 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–21 | 19–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,500 mi | 100,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Magnum | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 1,125 |
| Power Train | 6 | 329 |
| Electrical System | 67 | 135 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 175 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 120 |
| Engine | 13 | 83 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 92 |
| Won’t start | 14 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 233 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 156 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 133 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 61 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 34 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 24 |
2008 Dodge Magnum
2008 Ford Escape
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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.