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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.

Metric2008 Ford Escape Hybrid2008 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA complaints443873
Recall campaigns07
Service bulletins (TSBs)695
Investigations38
Crash reports1315
Fire reports125
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)28–3216–18
Median reported mileage95,534 mi64,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord Escape HybridJeep Wrangler
Air Bags3309
Steering110156
Electrical System64178
Service Brakes12938
Suspension4108
Engine7437
Power Train4367
Fuel/propulsion System2169

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling4030
Brake problems397
Loss of power340
Steering problems270
Vibration / shaking19123
Check engine light80
Hesitation / surging76
Overheating77
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid

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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.