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RecallGazette

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2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Hyundai Tucson

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.

Metric2011 Ford Escape2011 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints1,313124
Recall campaigns25
Service bulletins (TSBs)49124
Investigations42
Crash reports385
Fire reports73
NCAP overall rating3/5
EPA MPG (combined)20–3222–25
Median reported incident mileage57,006 mi74,600 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeHyundai Tucson
Steering4071
Power Train26820
Engine24840
Fuel/propulsion System2530
Vehicle Speed Control2454
Electrical System11612
Structure424
Suspension315

Symptoms owners describe

Loss of power1690
Stalling15113
Check engine light837
Steering problems770
Hesitation / surging650
Vibration / shaking490
Rust / corrosion270
Shifting problems100

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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.