2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Kia Sorento
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 | 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,316 | 1,517 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 202 |
| Investigations | 4 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 61 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 20–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,011 mi | 82,796 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Kia Sorento |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 268 | 265 |
| Engine | 248 | 284 |
| Steering | 409 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 116 | 246 |
| Structure | 43 | 268 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 245 | 63 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 253 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 183 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 170 | 43 |
| Stalling | 151 | 109 |
| Check engine light | 83 | 64 |
| Steering problems | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 42 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 22 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
2011 Ford Escape
2011 Kia Sorento
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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.