2017 Ford Escape vs 2017 Jeep Cherokee
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.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Escape | 2017 Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,678 | 1,333 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 248 | 257 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 39 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,509 mi | 41,316 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Escape | Jeep Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1,564 | 258 |
| Power Train | 390 | 646 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 507 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 156 | 342 |
| Service Brakes | 45 | 55 |
| Steering | 49 | 45 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 31 | 60 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 72 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 863 | 55 |
| Overheating | 608 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 450 | 0 |
| Stalling | 209 | 111 |
| Vibration / shaking | 192 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 103 | 53 |
| Hesitation / surging | 101 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 37 | 16 |
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.