2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 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 | 2017 Ford Escape | 2017 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,678 | 1,765 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 248 | 289 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,509 mi | 19,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,564 | 529 |
| Electrical System | 156 | 398 |
| Power Train | 390 | 144 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 507 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 72 | 347 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 281 |
| Service Brakes | 45 | 168 |
| Steering | 49 | 62 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 863 | 72 |
| Overheating | 608 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 450 | 52 |
| Stalling | 209 | 134 |
| Vibration / shaking | 192 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 103 | 91 |
| Hesitation / surging | 101 | 25 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 20 |
2017 Ford Escape
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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.