2009 Ford Escape vs 2009 Lexus RX350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Escape | 2009 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,692 | 97 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 160 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 34 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 91,000 mi | 54,872 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 827 | 28 |
| Power Train | 301 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 279 | 6 |
| Engine | 254 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 143 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 116 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 94 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 88 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 197 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 192 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 172 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 85 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
2009 Ford Escape
2009 Lexus RX350
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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.