2014 Ford Escape vs 2014 Mazda CX-5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2014 Ford Escape | 2014 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,073 | 377 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 146 | 788 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 47 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 103 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–26 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,000 mi | 43,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 719 | 39 |
| Power Train | 479 | 50 |
| Electrical System | 211 | 132 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 186 | 0 |
| Steering | 151 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 120 | 6 |
| Structure | 84 | 32 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 331 | 0 |
| Stalling | 236 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 186 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 94 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 67 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 56 | 9 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 8 |
2014 Ford Escape
2014 Mazda CX-5
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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.