2008 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2008 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid | 2008 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 443 | 873 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 95 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 16–18 |
| Median reported mileage | 95,534 mi | 64,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape Hybrid | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | 309 |
| Steering | 110 | 156 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 178 |
| Service Brakes | 129 | 38 |
| Suspension | 4 | 108 |
| Engine | 74 | 37 |
| Power Train | 43 | 67 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 69 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 30 |
| Brake problems | 39 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 27 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 123 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 6 |
| Overheating | 7 | 7 |
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
2008 Jeep Wrangler
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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.