2011 Ford Escape vs 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford Escape | 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,316 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 131 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 3/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–32 | 26–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,011 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mitsubishi Outlander Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 409 | 2 |
| Power Train | 268 | 3 |
| Engine | 248 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 253 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 245 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 116 | 6 |
| Structure | 43 | 2 |
| Suspension | 32 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 170 | 0 |
| Stalling | 151 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 83 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 65 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 49 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 29 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 10 | 0 |
2011 Ford Escape
2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
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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.