2015 Ford Escape vs 2015 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 | 2015 Ford Escape | 2015 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,093 | 670 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 133 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 38 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 28–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 15,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 238 | 243 |
| Power Train | 286 | 148 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 83 |
| Back Over Prevention | 142 | 0 |
| Steering | 81 | 45 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 32 |
| Structure | 36 | 35 |
| Service Brakes | 24 | 36 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 62 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 14 |
| Overheating | 77 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 19 |
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 299 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 22 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 14 |
2015 Ford Escape
2015 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.