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2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 Mazda CX-9

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.

Metric2013 Ford Escape2013 Mazda CX-9
NHTSA complaints2,74968
Recall campaigns184
Service bulletins (TSBs)155318
Investigations32
Crash reports493
Fire reports901
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)24–2619
Median reported incident mileage76,218 mi58,625 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeMazda CX-9
Engine1,26517
Power Train4015
Electrical System3391
Steering3020
Fuel/propulsion System2460
Engine and Engine Cooling1750
Vehicle Speed Control920
Structure874

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling6040
Overheating4970
Check engine light2816
Loss of power1330
Hesitation / surging1170
Vibration / shaking670
Steering problems580
Electrical failures420

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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.