2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 Nissan Rogue
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 | 2013 Ford Escape | 2013 Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,749 | 609 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 155 | 127 |
| Investigations | 3 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 90 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 24–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,218 mi | 76,650 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Nissan Rogue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,265 | 104 |
| Power Train | 401 | 314 |
| Electrical System | 339 | 65 |
| Steering | 302 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 246 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 92 | 90 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 175 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 54 | 89 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 604 | 46 |
| Overheating | 497 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 281 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 133 | 56 |
| Hesitation / surging | 117 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 67 | 24 |
| Steering problems | 58 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 42 | 11 |
2013 Ford Escape
2013 Nissan Rogue
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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.