2008 Ford Escape vs 2008 Nissan Xterra
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 | 2008 Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,972 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 41 | 93 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 59 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–32 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 100,000 mi | 96,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Nissan Xterra |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,125 | 0 |
| Power Train | 329 | 47 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 175 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 120 | 7 |
| Engine | 83 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 38 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 233 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 156 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 133 | 0 |
| Stalling | 92 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 61 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 24 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 23 | 0 |
2008 Ford Escape
2008 Nissan Xterra
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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.