2015 Ford Escape vs 2015 Nissan Pathfinder
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 | 2015 Ford Escape | 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,093 | 320 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 128 | 239 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 19 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 22–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 77,000 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Nissan Pathfinder |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 286 | 76 |
| Engine | 238 | 74 |
| Electrical System | 135 | 26 |
| Back Over Prevention | 142 | 0 |
| Steering | 81 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 16 | 55 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 50 | 11 |
| Structure | 36 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 94 | 18 |
| Check engine light | 81 | 7 |
| Overheating | 77 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 37 | 9 |
| Vibration / shaking | 37 | 34 |
| Loss of power | 30 | 12 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 13 | 0 |
2015 Ford Escape
2015 Nissan Pathfinder
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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.