2010 Ford Escape vs 2010 Toyota Venza
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 | 2010 Ford Escape | 2010 Toyota Venza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,068 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 231 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 37,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Toyota Venza |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 558 | 14 |
| Power Train | 508 | 6 |
| Engine | 493 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 440 | 1 |
| Steering | 422 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 216 | 15 |
| Structure | 84 | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 70 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 355 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 269 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 156 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 122 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 83 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 80 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 56 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
2010 Ford Escape
2010 Toyota Venza
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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.