2014 Ford Escape vs 2014 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Escape | 2014 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,083 | 493 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 146 | 118 |
| Investigations | 2 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 103 | 30 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 62,643 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 722 | 274 |
| Power Train | 481 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 214 | 49 |
| Steering | 151 | 52 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 187 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 121 | 27 |
| Structure | 84 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 42 | 27 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 333 | 0 |
| Stalling | 237 | 57 |
| Check engine light | 187 | 49 |
| Loss of power | 94 | 36 |
| Hesitation / surging | 68 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 56 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 53 |
2014 Ford Escape
2014 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.