2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Lexus RX350
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 | 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,313 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 215 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,006 mi | 46,953 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Lexus RX350 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 407 | 1 |
| Power Train | 268 | 6 |
| Engine | 248 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 253 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 245 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 116 | 1 |
| Structure | 42 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 169 | 0 |
| Stalling | 151 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 83 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 27 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
2011 Ford Escape
2011 Lexus RX350
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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.