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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2013 Ford Escape vs 2013 Nissan Rogue

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.

Metric2013 Ford Escape2013 Nissan Rogue
NHTSA complaints2,742607
Recall campaigns181
Service bulletins (TSBs)155127
Investigations31
Crash reports4914
Fire reports8915
NCAP overall rating4/54/5
EPA MPG (combined)24–2624–25
Median reported incident mileage76,069 mi76,650 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeNissan Rogue
Engine1,263104
Power Train399314
Electrical System33964
Steering30212
Fuel/propulsion System24632
Vehicle Speed Control9290
Engine and Engine Cooling1745
Air Bags5488

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling60246
Overheating49630
Check engine light28134
Loss of power13256
Hesitation / surging11712
Vibration / shaking6724
Steering problems580
Electrical failures4211

Compare all Ford Escape vs Nissan Rogue years →

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.