2015 Ford Escape vs 2015 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 | 2015 Ford Escape | 2015 Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,049 | 133 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 602 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | 29,826 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 284 | 19 |
| Engine | 236 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 130 | 8 |
| Back Over Prevention | 111 | 0 |
| Steering | 79 | 2 |
| Structure | 36 | 27 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 93 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 80 | 7 |
| Overheating | 74 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
2015 Ford Escape
2015 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.