2014 Ford Escape vs 2014 Honda CR-V
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 | 2014 Ford Escape | 2014 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,083 | 587 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 146 | 108 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 36 |
| Fire reports | 103 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 25–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 26,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 722 | 190 |
| Power Train | 481 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 214 | 77 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 187 | 3 |
| Steering | 151 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 121 | 19 |
| Structure | 84 | 28 |
| Wheels | 46 | 47 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 333 | 0 |
| Stalling | 237 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 187 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 94 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 68 | 20 |
| Vibration / shaking | 56 | 50 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 51 |
2014 Ford Escape
2014 Honda CR-V
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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.