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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2015 Ford Escape vs 2015 Honda Crosstour

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2015 Ford Escape2015 Honda Crosstour
NHTSA complaints1,09326
Recall campaigns93
Service bulletins (TSBs)12843
Investigations20
Crash reports291
Fire reports190
NCAP overall rating4/5
EPA MPG (combined)23–2622–25
Median reported incident mileage77,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord EscapeHonda Crosstour
Power Train2863
Engine2382
Electrical System13514
Back Over Prevention1420
Steering811
Fuel/propulsion System500
Engine and Engine Cooling440
Structure363

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling940
Check engine light810
Overheating770
Hesitation / surging370
Vibration / shaking370
Loss of power300
Misfire / rough idle210
Won’t start136

Compare all Ford Escape vs Honda Crosstour 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.