2011 Dodge Journey vs 2011 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Dodge Journey | 2011 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 169 | 1,313 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 162 | 49 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 3/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 57,006 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Journey | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 407 |
| Power Train | 20 | 268 |
| Engine | 29 | 248 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 253 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 245 |
| Electrical System | 43 | 116 |
| Service Brakes | 47 | 22 |
| Structure | 1 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 23 | 49 |
| Stalling | 16 | 151 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 83 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 169 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 77 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 65 |
2011 Dodge Journey
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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.