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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2010 Ford Escape vs 2010 Toyota 4RUNNER

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.

Metric2010 Ford Escape2010 Toyota 4RUNNER
NHTSA complaints2,068145
Recall campaigns312
Service bulletins (TSBs)49288
Investigations41
Crash reports296
Fire reports32
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)20–3219–20
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi61,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeToyota 4RUNNER
Vehicle Speed Control5588
Power Train5085
Engine4933
Fuel/propulsion System4401
Steering4225
Electrical System2164
Air Bags1492
Structure8412

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling3550
Loss of power2690
Check engine light1560
Hesitation / surging1220
Steering problems830
Vibration / shaking800
Rust / corrosion566
Misfire / rough idle210

Compare all Ford Escape vs Toyota 4RUNNER years →

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.