2008 Ford Escape Hybrid vs 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid
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 | 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 443 | 153 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 6 | 5 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–32 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 95,534 mi | 91,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape Hybrid | Ford Escape Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 110 | 70 |
| Service Brakes | 129 | 21 |
| Engine | 74 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 64 | 11 |
| Power Train | 43 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 40 | 8 |
| Brake problems | 39 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 24 |
| Steering problems | 27 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid
2009 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.